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.
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.
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...
Kick Butts Day from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. National Kick Butts Day is celebrated every March. It was started by the campaign for tobacco free kids. On this day kids in communities across the nation stand up, speak out and seize control against the tobacco industry...
Lead poisoning from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Lead is a poisonous metal and is especially dangerous for babies and young children. Lead poisoning can irreversibly damage a child’s nervous system, brain and other organs.
Congenital heart defects from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. According to the American Heart Association about 40,000 children are born in the United States every year with a congenital heart defect. These defects are a result of the blood vessels around the heart or the...
