by Medwatch 7 | Nov 10, 2022 | Baby, Pregnancy
We know pregnant women are supposed to take prenatal vitamins, but have you ever thought about why? Dr. Robert Behrmann, an OBGYN at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, said folic acid, which is in prenatal vitamins, is extremely important during the early stages of...
by Medwatch 7 | Sep 14, 2022 | Baby, Children's Health, Pregnancy
Within hours of babies being born, tests are done to detect things that aren’t noticeable at birth to make sure they’re healthy. Connie Bond, the Nurse Manager at CCMH, said they do three types of screenings at the hospital. She said the tests look for things that can...
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...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 9, 2016 | Children's Health, Medwatch 7
Studies involving children and their weight are not yielding encouraging results. What’s worse, kids are setting themselves up for health problems later in life even earlier.In 2012, more than one-third of children in the U.S. were overweight or even obese. A...
