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Kids Healthcast is a pediatric podcast for parents. It is recorded by Indiana University Pediatric residents at Riley Hospital for Children. It covers health topics parents may be interested in a monthly half hour mp3-format podcast. Each month includes Health News, Medical Trivia, Parenting tips, and two segments on children's health ranging from constipation to normal newborn development and lots of information in between.

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United States

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Kids Healthcast is a pediatric podcast for parents. It is recorded by Indiana University Pediatric residents at Riley Hospital for Children. It covers health topics parents may be interested in a monthly half hour mp3-format podcast. Each month includes Health News, Medical Trivia, Parenting tips, and two segments on children's health ranging from constipation to normal newborn development and lots of information in between.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episodio 173: Vacuna Contra La Influenza, Tips Para Manejo De La Fiebre, Informacion Sobre La Diarrea Y Deshidracion

2/4/2026
En el nuevo episodio de hoy, es un podcast en español de sobre Vacuna contra la influenza, tips para manejo de la fiebre, informacion sobre la diarrea y deshidracion escrito por el Doctor Hernan Carcamo y grabado Jennifer Ventura. Y como siempre, terminaremos con una trivia divertida y interesante sobre la medicina de antes! Tema Tiempos: Vacuna contra la influenza: 2:40 Diarrea y deshidratacion: 4:47 Tips para manejo de la fiebre: 9:50 Trivia 11:58

Duration:00:14:13

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Episode 172: lead poisoning, routine physical appointments, and newborn care

1/28/2026
Join Drs. Jayaraman and Matsko as today they talk about lead poisoning, routine physical appointments, and newborn care. Timestamps: 1:55 - Lead poisoning 4:25 - Routine physical appointments 11:30 - Parenting Tip(s) 12:54 - Newborn care for new parents 16:13 - Trivia segment 16:37 - Conclusion ------------------------------------------------------ Lead poisoning references: https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week#informationk AAP/Bright Futures schedule: https://www.aap.org/en/practice-management/care-delivery-approaches/periodicity-schedule/?srsltid=AfmBOorTkMrc2GMhbONDB5_AtpB6KQWfmn7Dy3FXyCIVtk808l5dn-1p Newborn care: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Welcome-To-The-World-of-Parenting.aspx

Duration:00:17:44

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Episode 171: RSV vaccinations, Sports Physicals, How to advocate for your child and Syncope

12/14/2025
2:19 - What is the RSV vaccine? 5:17 - Sports physicals and their importance 10:05 - Parenting Tip 11:43 - Syncope 19:15 - Trivia 19:49 - Conclusion

Duration:00:21:32

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Episode 170: Texting while driving, Sleep Hygiene, minimizing pain during vaccinations and Cyberbullying and teen anxiety

12/5/2025
Health News - 1:40 Sleep Hygiene - 4:05 Parenting Tip - 10:44 Cyberbullying - 13:44 Trivia - 21:26 Conclusion - 22:34

Duration:00:23:44

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Episode 169: Flu season, Flu, How to dose Tylenol and When to go to the PCP

11/7/2025
Flu season - 1:44 Flu and when to go to the PCP - 1:57 Parenting tip - 8:05 Trivia segment - 9:05 Conclusion - 9:18

Duration:00:10:24

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Episode 168: Keeping newborns healthy, Infant sleep, SAFE sleep and Flu

10/24/2025
Today Drs. Mauer, Tran and Harnik are here to talk about keeping newborns healthy, infant sleep, safe sleeping and flu! Topic times: 2:03 - Keeping newborns healthy 3:16 - Infant sleep and Colic 8:48 - Parenting Tip 10:32 - Flu season 14:00 - Trivia 15:08 - Conclusion

Duration:00:16:14

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Episodio 167: Bronquiolitis por VRS, Vacunación contra el VRS y Seguridad en Climas Fríos

5/2/2025
En el nuevo episodio de hoy, es una traducción al español de un episodio original sobre el virus VRS, escrito y grabado por los Doctores Hare, Jeffers, y Samuel. Hoy, escucharán a la Doctora Abigail Kerschner y la Doctora Ginny Lee Olivier sobre varios temas que ustedes, como padres, pueden estar preguntándose. Este mes, comenzaremos con el tema principal, la bronquiolitis por VRS, luego, el tema de noticias de salud, y la vacunación contra el VRS. Y como siempre, terminaremos con una trivia divertida e interesante: el consejo para padres este mes es sobre la seguridad en climas fríos. Tema Tiempos: Bronquiolitis por VRS: 4:38 Vacunacion contra el VRS: 13:50 Seguridad en Climas Frios: 15:52 Trivia: 19:29

Duration:00:22:35

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Episode 166: Sun protection, Eczema, and Limiting Screentime

4/28/2025
Today, Drs. Oduro and Wesner are here to talk about sun protection, eczema, and limiting screentime! Topic Times: 1:53- Sun Protection 4:02- Ezcema 9:56- Parenting Tip 13:00- Trivia 13:15- Conclusion

Duration:00:14:10

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Episode 165: Tuberculosis Outbreak, Children Sleep Habits, and Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea

2/18/2025
Today, Drs. Alexis Lugo and Lauren Beckmeyer discuss Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas City, more on Sleep Habits in Children, and Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Time Stamps: 2:07 - Health News Segment 4:30 - Healthy Sleep Habits 10:54 - Parenting Tip 13:05 - Obstrustive Sleep Apnea 17:44 - Trivia

Duration:00:19:30

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Episode 164: Childhood Obesity, Bedwetting, and Urinary Tract Infections

1/31/2025
In this week's new episode Drs. Amoako-Teming, Orr, Powers, and Yagodinski discuss childhood obesity, bedwetting, and urinary tract infections. And, as always, a fun and interesting trivia piece. The parenting tip this month is on how to approach potty training with your child. Time Stamps: Childhood Obesity: 2:12 Bedwetting: 5:39 Potty Training: 10:22 Urinary Tract Infections: 14:19 Trivia: 22:54

Duration:00:24:41

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Episodio 163: Tratamiento de Infecciones Gastrointestinales, Estreñimiento, Comer Frutas y Verduras, y Aprender a ir al Baño

1/24/2025
En el nuevo episodio de hoy, las doctoras Lexi Howell y Emily Hentz hablan sobre cómo se tratan los virus estomacales y el estreñimiento en casa. Por último, el segmento de consejos para padres. Este mes el consejo es cómo lograr que los niños coman frutas y verduras. Tema Tiempos: Como Tratar los Virus Estomacales: 1:50 Estreñimiento: 4:46 Aprender a ir al Baño: 10:16 Comer Frutas y Verduras: 12:25 Este episodio fue grabado el 8 de Noviembre de 2024.

Duration:00:16:44

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Episode 162: Electric scooters, Exercise and Physical Activity, Vaping, and Lighthouse Parenting

12/4/2024
For our episode this month, Drs. Grigorian, Hall, and Lane discuss electric scooters, exercise and physical activity, vaping, and lighthouse parenting. Time Stamps Electric Scooters: 2:02 Exercise: 5:35 Lighthouse Parenting: 10:30 Vaping: 12:45 Trivia: 17:22 Conclusion: 18:46

Duration:00:19:56

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Episode 161: Teenage Sleep Deprivation, Science of Sleep, Screen time and Sleep, and Substance's Effect on Sleep

11/4/2024
In this week's episode, Dr. Sims, Dr. Webb, and Dr. Wendel will discuss sleep deprivation in teenagers, the science of sleep, screen time and sleeping, how substances affect sleep, and a parenting tip on promoting high quality sleep in children. Time Stamps Health News/Sleep Deprivation: 2:06 Science of Sleep: 2:55 Parenting Tip: 7:01 Screen Time on Sleep: 8:11 Substances Affecting Sleep: 12:11 Trivia: 16:51 Conclusion: 17:15

Duration:00:18:12

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Episode 160: Measles, Button Batteries, Healthy Eating Habits, and Halloween Safety Tips

10/7/2024
In this week's episode, Dr. Heyrman and Dr. Arnold will discuss measles, the dangers of button batteries, parenting tips on encouraging healthy eating habits, and safety tips for the Halloween holiday. Time Stamps: Health News/ Measles: 1:54 Dangers of Button Batteries: 3:41 Healthy Eating Habits: 7:46 Halloween Safety Tips: 9:08 Trivia: 14:13 This episode was recorded on September 18, 2024

Duration:00:16:40

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Episode 159: Scurvy, Boating Safety, Video Games, and Water Survival Skills

8/16/2024
In this week's episode Drs Bhatti, Boustany, and Michaud discuss scurvy, boating safety, video games, and essential water survival skills for kids! Time Stamps Health News - 2:11 Boating Safety - 4:08 Video Games - 7:37 Water Survival Skills - 13:22 Trivia - 13:45

Duration:00:15:54

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Episode 158: Lyme Disease, Summer Safety, Sleep Hygiene, and Fall and Winter Safety Tips

7/12/2024
In today's episode, Drs Morton and Dodson discuss lyme disease, summer tips including bug, lawn mower, and pool safety, sleep hygiene, and fall and winter advice regarding sports injury prevention and safety, fire safety, and seasonal affective disorder. Time Stamps: Health News - 2:05 Summer Safety - 5:48 Parenting Tip - 19:27 Fall and Winter Safety Tips - 22:13 Trivia - 35:07

Duration:00:38:26

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Episode 157: Measles, Ear Infections, and Tips for Vaccine Care

6/7/2024
On today's episode Drs Hicks, Weaver, and Harris discuss measles, ear infections, how to prepare and keep kids comfortable during vaccinations, and vaccine care. Time Stamps: Health News - 1:38 Ear Infections - 3:48 Parenting Tips - 8:21 Vaccine Care - 9:34 Trivia - 14:23

Duration:00:16:26

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Episode 156: Heat Stroke and Helmet Safety

5/3/2024
In today’s episode Dr. Parod discusses heat stroke and helmet safety. Time Stamps Heat Stroke- 2:13 Helmet Safety - 4:29 Trivia - 9:48

Duration:00:11:01

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Episode 155 : RSV Vaccination, Eye Swelling, Healthy Eating Behaviors, and Intoeing

4/12/2024
In today's episode Drs. Thielen and Thalner discuss RSV vaccination news, eye swelling, healthy eating behaviors and intoeing. Time Stamps RSV Vaccination - 2:03 Eye Swelling - 3:54 Healthy Eating Behaviors - 9:05 Intoeing - 11:06 Trivia - 14:55

Duration:00:17:19

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Episodio 154: Bullying , Salud Mental en Adolescentes, Eclipse Solar

4/6/2024
En el episodio de hoy la Dr. Reyes habla sobre el bullying, salud mental en adolescentes y consejos sobre el eclipse solar. Bullying- 2:17 Salud Mental en Adolescentes - 4:12 Eclipse Solar - 6:33

Duration:00:08:13