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September 1, 2008

Should Children Have TVs in their Bedrooms?

Here’s one simple way to keep your children healthy: Ban the TV in their bedroom. My Take?

September 1, 2008

“Baby Einstein” or “Brainy Baby” may turn your baby into anything but

The market for baby-brain DVDs – titles like “Baby Einstein,” “Brainy Baby” and others that make up what’s been called the “Baby Genius Edutainment Complex” – […]

September 1, 2008

What About Baby Sign Language?

Baby sign language sounds ludicrous to many adults, especially young adults, at least before they have babies. But, when they have kids, it sounds much more […]

August 29, 2008

Pro-Life Groups Excited John McCain Picks Sarah Palin

LifeNews.com is reporting that leading pro-life groups are excited about the prospects of a pro-life woman serving as the nation’s vice president and they are applauding […]

August 29, 2008

‘Research Miracle’ – Pancreas cells transformed into insulin producing cells

Biologists at Harvard say they’ve transformed one type of fully developed adult cell into another type. They transformed adult pancreas cells into insulin producing cells in […]

August 28, 2008

Podcast – Joy 102.5 WOLC

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August 27, 2008

Podcast – Central Florida’s Morning News with Jim Turner

[display_podcast] Hear Dr. Walt every Wednesday at 8:45 on “Central Florida’s Morning News with Jim Turner” On NewsTalk 580 WDBO, Orlando , or listen on-line at […]

August 27, 2008

Podcast – Moody Radio

[display_podcast] John Blok Host of “Prime Time Florida” Weekdays 4-5 p.m. Moody Radio Florida Where You Turn. For Life. 91.1FM WKES, Lakeland / Tampa Bay / […]

August 21, 2011

Flu shots in pregnancy help newborns

When pregnant women receive an influenza vaccination they might be providing protection that extends to their babies after they are born, researchers found in a recent […]

August 21, 2011

CDC: Flu vaccine is out and it’s for almost everyone

It’s time for your influenza vaccine. This week I’ll be sharing a number of blogs on the flu vaccine, especially for healthcare professionals, children, and pregnant […]

August 22, 2011

Egg allergy no longer a contraindication to influenza vaccination

MedPage Today reported, “Having an egg allergy is no longer a contraindication to influenza vaccination, according to new guidance for the upcoming flu season from the […]

August 24, 2011

Pregnant women less likely to have premature infants after flu vaccine

Expectant mothers who received the influenza vaccine were less likely to have premature or smaller infants, according to a new study released in PLoS Medicine.

August 24, 2011

Serious dangers for pregnant women who do NOT get the flu vaccine

The AP reports, “Federal health officials are warning of serious dangers for pregnant women who get the flu.” And the good news is that these dangers […]

August 26, 2011

Kids benefit from flu vaccine via shot or nasal spray, study finds

Children younger than 3 years old receive roughly the same amount of protection from the flu vaccine regardless of which method (injection, nasal spray, or one […]