Today

Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists

No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe while sharing our busy streets.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our ne ... Show More

16m 28s

Yesterday

How to deal with intrusive thoughts

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More

20m 46s

Aug 21

Ouch, I've got a crick! Neck pain 101

Have you ever woken up with a crick in your neck after a bad night's sleep? Or feel like you can't rotate your head? Many people will experience neck pain at some point in life. Luckily, there are science-backed treatments and exercises to ease those nagging aches. This episode, ... Show More

26m 38s

Jan 2022

A pediatrician's advice on omicron, daycare and travel for kids under 5

Amid the omicron surge, there is understandable anxiety among parents, particularly those with kids under 5. In this episode, infectious disease doctor Ibukun Kalu answers listeners' questions on the latest COVID variant, daycare and travel for unvaccinated children. Learn more a ... Show More

9m 46s

Jan 2024

Safety and Effectiveness of Maternal and Child COVID-19 Vaccination

Two recent studies find that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe for infants and effective for children aged 1-4 years. JAMA Pediatrics Editor in Chief Dimitri Christakis, MD, and JAMA Pediatrics Associate Editor Alison Galbraith, MD, discuss clinical and policy implica ... Show More

20m 17s

Jan 2024

Safety and Effectiveness of Maternal and Child COVID-19 Vaccination

Two recent studies find that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe for infants and effective for children aged 1-4 years. JAMA Pediatrics Editor in Chief Dimitri Christakis, MD, and JAMA Pediatrics Associate Editor Alison Galbraith, MD, discuss clinical and policy implica ... Show More

20m 17s

Nov 2021

Parents, We're Here To Help! Answers To Your COVID Vaccine Questions

Now that the Pfizer COVID vaccine is authorized for children five to eleven years old, a lot of parents are deliberating about what to do next. NPR health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin answers your questions about vaccine safety for kids, shedding masks at school and ... Show More

13m 49s

May 2021

Modelling vaccination plans; development of preterm babies; bronchiolitis in infants; Q&A

Modelling COVID vaccination targets to achieve pandemic prevention and control in Australia; the developmental outcomes of preterm babies is becoming clear; a study on who has followed over 4000 of these kids to the age of 5; and treatment in hospital of a common respiratory cond ... Show More

36m 57s

Jan 2022

How can we protect kids in school against Omicron?

As kids are either back in class or about to return, Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with infectious diseases pediatrician Dr. Fatima Kakkar about how parents can protect their kids in school against Omicron.

22m 51s

Jan 2022

Kids Under 5 Still Can't Get Vaccinated. What The Omicron Surge Means For Them

New daily cases are at an all-time high. The good news: vaccines and boosters have never been more widely available — but not for everyone. Children five and under still do not have a vaccine available as the omicron surge stretches health care workers thin. For advice on navigat ... Show More

3m 42s

Oct 2019

Salmonella Infections in Canadian Children – CPS Podcast

This podcast reviews the CPS guideline on salmonella infection in Canadian children, including epidemiology, presentation, investigation, therapy and prevention. It was developed by Dr. Michael Prodanuk, a pediatric resident at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick ... Show More

16 m

Jun 2022

68. Raising Awareness Around Kids' Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis with Dr. Betty Choi

As a parent we are always worried about the happiness and safety of our children. One thing some of us may take for granted is the health of our children when they don’t have allergies. Food allergies change the way a family dines at restaurants, prepares food at home, and engage ... Show More

1h 1m

Nov 2021

FDA, Boosters, and the CDC - Discussion Between Dr. Meryl Nass & Dr. Mercola

In this interview, Dr. Meryl Nass, an internist specializing in toxicology, vaccine-induced illnesses and Gulf War sickness, shares her insights into the dangers of the COVID jab, which October 26, 2021, received emergency use authorization for children as young as 5.

1h 11m

A pediatrician's advice on omicron, dayc...