by Medwatch 7 | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorized, Children's Health, Medwatch 7
It’s back to school for kids everywhere, which means time to stock up on school supplies. One thing your child is going to need is a backpack, but doctors say not all backpacks are created equal. Dr. Wayne Johnson, an orthopedic surgeon at Comanche county...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 20, 2016 | Children's Health, concussions, emergency room, head injury, Medwatch 7, Migraines
Concussions in soccer from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. When it comes to sports that carry a risk of head injury, high impact sports such as football or hockey often come to mind, but there are other sports that carry risks.
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 6, 2016 | Baby, Medwatch 7, Pregnancy
Birth defects from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Birth defects affect around one in every 35 babies each year and are responsible for one in five infant deaths. While many birth defects are genetic and not preventable, there are steps that women can take to help protect...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 5, 2016 | Children's Health, Medwatch 7, Toddlers
Screen time from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Researchers with the American Academy of Pediatrics say kids are spending as many as seven hours a day in front of screens. This unhealthy habit is addicting for some kids.
by Medwatch 7 | Mar 29, 2016 | Children's Health, Medwatch 7, Nutrition, Toddlers
Colorful eating from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Colorful fruits and vegetables are an essential source of nutrients for children. Because fruits and vegetables get their color from naturally occurring micronutrients, eating a variety of colors helps kids get what they...
