Think back to the first time you held a smartphone or tablet in your hands. For most adults, this probably happened later in life. Now, a new generation of kids is growing up exposed to screen time as toddlers, or even babies. What impact will this screen time have on their very young and still growing brains? Dr. Dimitri Christakis takes us inside his lab a ... Show More
Jun 9
Your Summer Sunscreen Refresher
Summer is upon us, which means sunscreen should be, too. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the difference between mineral and chemical formulas, and how well they protect the body’s largest organ. Plus more tips for correct application, and other ways to stay sun-safe this season. This e ... Show More
14m 48s
Apr 2019
Should You Worry About Screen Time and Your Kids?
Susan Linn, author, psychologist, and award-winning ventriloquist, sits down with Dr. Oz to discuss the effects of media on your child’s brain. From screen time to marketing, Linn breaks down everything you need to know about raising children in a multi-screen culture - and how t ... Show More
42m 11s
Jul 2023
#349: Maximize the Positive of Digital Tech with Dr. Katie Davis
We used to take a pretty hard stance on digital technology in the lives of children, especially young children. Dr. Katie Davis, Associate Professor at the University of Washington (UW) and Director of the UW Digital Youth Lab, has been researching and speaking about the impact o ... Show More
28m 30s
May 2024
How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt #456
Today’s episode is about a topic that I am truly passionate about - the introduction of social media and smartphones into all aspects of our lives - and what impact this is having on us individually, collectively and, perhaps most urgently, what impact is this having on our child ... Show More
2h 4m
Jun 2022
Should you monitor your child's smartphone habits
Should you monitor your child's smartphone habits, we will discuss this next Richard Hogan family psychotherapist, Clinical Director at The Therapy Institute and author of parenting the screenager Father to 3 daughters and also Jen Hogan Journalist, Columnist with the Irish Times ... Show More
12m 2s
Apr 2019
Introducing Sharp Scratch - our new podcast for students and junior doctors
Here's a taster for our new student podcast - Sharp Scratch. We're talking about the hidden curriculum, things you need to know to function as a doctor, but are rarely formally taught.
This is a taster - if you enjoy, subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/student-bmj ... Show More
43m 26s