Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips for decreasing antibiotic use through prescriptions, agriculture and soap. Roughly 50% of prescribed antibiotics are not needed or used effectively. Each year in America, 2 million people are infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and 23,000 people die from infections that can’t be treated with antibiotics. This stuff matters. You can help; these quick tips explain how. It’s time to get smarter about our antibiotic use!

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson shares tips for decreasing antibiotic use through prescriptions, agriculture and soap. Roughly 50% of prescribed antibiotics are not needed or used effectively. Each year in America, 2 million people are infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and 23,000 people die from infections that can’t be treated with antibiotics. This stuff matters. You can help; these quick tips explain how. It’s time to get smarter about our antibiotic use!

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen, share specific, evidence-based steps to help your child or teen whom you suspect might be depressed. Step #1: don’t ever hesitate to make an appointment with a pediatrician, primary care doctor, psychologist or counselor.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen, share specific, evidence-based steps to help your child or teen whom you suspect might be depressed. Step #1: don’t ever hesitate to make an appointment with a pediatrician, primary care doctor, psychologist or counselor.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen about defining depression, who typically has depression, depression symptoms and risk factors and when parents should seek help for their depressed child.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson talks with clinical psychologist, Dr. Gretchen Gudmundsen about defining depression, who typically has depression, depression symptoms and risk factors and when parents should seek help for their depressed child.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses a new report recommending that children play multiple sports. Children who specialize in a single sport early are at higher risk for overuse injuries, burnout, quitting sports altogether and even isolation and loneliness. Successful, even elite athletes are more likely to develop when our children don’t specialize in a single sport until late puberty, around age 15 or 16 years.

Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses a new report recommending that children play multiple sports. Children who specialize in a single sport early are at higher risk for overuse injuries, burnout, quitting sports altogether and even isolation and loneliness. Successful, even elite athletes are more likely to develop when our children don’t specialize in a single sport until late puberty, around age 15 or 16 years.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a ban on chemicals/pesticides used in antibacterial soaps due to safety concerns. Companies now must comply with removing the chemicals within 1 year’s time or take the products off the market. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the ban, why reducing the amount of antibiotics in our environments is a good thing and why washing with plain old soap and water is best.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a ban on chemicals/pesticides used in antibacterial soaps due to safety concerns. Companies now must comply with removing the chemicals within 1 year’s time or take the products off the market. Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses the ban, why reducing the amount of antibiotics in our environments is a good thing and why washing with plain old soap and water is best.