HealthTalks by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

What’s the difference between a cold and allergies? Why is it important to distinguish between the two? How common are allergies? How are colds and allergies treated? How do the treatments differ? When should families seek medical help?

In this episode, Dr. Sumit Sen will lead a discussion focusing on diagnosing and treating children with autism.

In this episode, Dr. Farah Shahin will lead a discussion all about croup, what some of the main symptoms and causes are, and ways parents can take preventative measures to keep their kids healthy.

Do you think that your child may have strep throat? Pediatrician Katya Gerwein, MD, discusses how common strep is, what the symptoms are, how it is transmitted as well as how it is treated in a HealthTalks vodcast.

In this episode, Dr. Dessi Zaharieva leads a discussion focusing on type 1 diabetes, and how diet, excercise, and lifestyle can help pateints manage their condition.

The urge to protect your child develops long before they are born. While that instinct is natural, the tricky part is figuring out how to create a safe and secure environment at home. As babies grow and become more mobile, the need for babyproofing becomes more important. And, while you may have mastered the art of babyproofing in the early years, the safety needs of older children require a fresh perspective. Joelle McConlogue, MD, shares her expert advice for ways to protect your children from accidents at home.

In this episode, Dr. Patty Sabey leads a discussion focusing on the causes and treatments for head lice.

Dr. Gianna Frazee leads a discussion focusing on separation anxiety in children, and what parents to can do help their children.

Pediatrician Paula Tamashiro Tairaku leads a discussion focusing on back-to-school immunizations.

Dr. Jasmin Makar leads a discussion focusing on ear infections, specifically in young children.

Just like school dances and football games, acne is a rite of passage that most children will experience as they approach adulthood. This can be a stressful time for both children and parents. Dr. More shares some tips for parents to help their children cope with acne.

Your child is sick or injured. Do you go to the emergency room, an urgent care center, or the pediatrician's office? Lauren Strelitz, MD, of Stanford Medicine Children's Health sheds some light on the differences between the three to help you make the best decision for your child's health.

According to the California Department of Public Health, choking is one of the primary causes of accidental injury and death in children. To help parents be proactive and ward off potential perils, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician Joelle McConlogue, MD, offers some expert tips for dealing with choking threats throughout the year.

Join Dr. Arvind Balaji, pediatric sports medicine specialist, to learn more about how sports injuries, nutrition, hydration and training needs can all differ between boys and girls.

In this episode, listen as Venus Kalami leads a discussion on children and their gut health, and ways parents can help, with both diet and non-diet factors.

In this episode, listen as speech pathologist Rana Barghouty and pediatric audiologist Melissa Tribble lead an interactive discussion on how to help kids who have suffered hearing loss develop language skills.

While team sports can be incredibly rewarding and character-building for kids, they also come with a risk of sports injuries like broken bones, sprains, and strains. The podcast will focus on how to prepare children for fall team sports, including the importance of a back-to-school physical and tips for minimizing the risk of sports injuries.

Amina Ahmed, MD discusses what you need to know about nosebleeds in kids and what to do.

Skin care isn’t just for grown-ups: Parents also need to be aware of their children’s skin health needs — and signs that they might need to enlist a medical professional’s help. Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD will discuss the basics of caring for children’s skin, as well as common skin issues like eczema and signs that it might be time to schedule an appointment with your child’s pediatrician.