The kids are back to school and so are the germs! If you have big or small kids, you know you're bracing for cold and flu season. Kids can have up to 8-10 colds per year – mostly between September and May – which is basically one a month and the cold can last two weeks. Which means your kid could literally have a cold for half the school year. First and foremost – how many colds is “normal” for kids – when should parents be worried that maybe their child is getting sick too much? What should you really have on hand to remedy the misery and what are more severe symptoms to watch for? We chat with Dr. Gina Robinson, a pediatrician with Cleveland Clinic for some good advice.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Today we are tackling a topic that affects nearly 20 percent of American children - obesity. 

It’s a problem that has been on the rise in this country and parents struggle with the best way to address it - wanting their kids to be healthy but not wanting to create body image issues on that road to better health. 

So how do you know if your child is just going through a phase, or has a real problem? What are the tips and tricks to helping your child lose weight without making them self-conscious or hurting their self-esteem? When do you seek medical intervention? Our expert is here to answer all your questions - and tell you about the drugs and surgery that have recently been approved for children with obesity.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

It’s bathing suit season. Ahh, the dreaded time of year where so many of us try to get a beach body in just a few weeks. You know what I’m talking about! And there are so many diets out there that promise to help us do it! But do they really work? That’s the million dollar question.

Today, we look at all the most popular fad diets on the market - and the internet - that promise to help you lose weight quickly. Some of them you’ve heard of - the keto diet, the paleo diet, the Adkins diet… and some of them might be new to you. The lemon and cayenne pepper diet anyone?

We ask our expert which one will help you get that beach body fastest. And more importantly - are they safe? And are they worth the effort - and the deprivation? 

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Here’s a staggering statistic - every forty seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. That’s nearly 800 thousand people a year. And before you think, oh, that only happens to the elderly, think again. Nearly 40 percent of patients who have a stroke are under 65 years old. Today, we are looking at strokes in young people.

You will hear some of these patients - a young woman who ran into a stranger’s garage - unable to speak - pleading for help with her eyes.

A new mom - who was told her symptoms were just stress from having a baby - and why she knew those doctors were wrong.

And a personal friend - who told me he wasn’t having a stroke - he just stood up too fast - and why I knew he needed to go straight to the emergency room.

The signs to look for, the symptoms that are different in young people than in older stroke patients - and what doctors say is the number one thing you need to do to save your life if you think you’re having a stroke. 

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Today we are talking all things autism. We will share the medical numbers and statistics - tell you the signs and symptoms and risk factors for being diagnosed with autism - but we will also hear from experts who have found exciting new treatments and therapies - and from parents who share success stories of kids triumphing over their medical diagnoses, and thriving. 

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Hopefully this week you are soaking up some summer sun - and you’re either on vacation or a vacation is coming up in your future. Afterall, these are the months to enjoy the outdoors, the pool or the ocean, fireworks and barbeques… unfortunately it’s also the season you’re most likely to make a trip to the ER. 

Yes, all that summer fun can come at a cost. But today we are here to help you enjoy it safely - with everything you need to know to respond to summer emergencies - from ATV accidents to drownings to heat stroke and everything in between. We have your Prescription for Life for a happy, healthy summer straight ahead.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Summer is here - picnics, beach vacations and hours in the garden and in the sun. But with all good things there is a price - and for more than 100,000 people in this country this year - that price will be a diagnosis of skin cancer.

We are unpacking everything you need to know about sun damage and skin cancer. 

From what sunscreens are best - to how much SPF is really enough.

The signs and symptoms you may have a problem.

And the different treatments available. 

Our expert answers all your questions on what you need to know to enjoy the summer sun safely.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Heart disease. It’s the number one killer of Americans and a major contributing factor - your cholesterol. Nearly 94 million Americans over the age of 20 have cholesterol above 200 and nearly seven percent of children have high cholesterol. It’s a national epidemic.

Today, we have everything you need to know about high cholesterol - from what really causes it to whether you can really do anything to prevent it. Plus, is 200 really the magic number that we need to stay below for good cholesterol? You might be surprised by what our expert says.

Plus, statins have long been the gold standard for treating high cholesterol. But who should take them? How long? Can you really take them for life? And what about the folks who suffer some pretty severe side effects to statins - like body aches and muscle pain. There’s a new drug that is showing big promises. We’ll tell you all about it.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

Millions of Americans struggle with weight and now there are medications out there promising to help you drop the pounds fast. But is it too good to be true? Today we tackle everything to do with weight loss medications from which ones work best, which one of your providers can give them to you and will your insurance even cover them? And how you can pay for them out of pocket for less if your insurance won't pick up the tab.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.

If you've already started the sniffles, itchy and watery eyes don't be surprised if you're already reacting to allergy season. Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Sandra Hong explains what you need to know and when to seek treatment from a physician.

Monica Robins is not a medical doctor.  All content presented in this program is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.  Always seek the guidance of your personal doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding your health or medical condition.