http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson RSS Feed for KING - HealthLink - Dr. Swanson en-us Thu, 16 May 2013 01:41:44 GMT 2013-05-16T01:41:44Z en-us http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Teens-texting-while-driving-and-other-risky-moves-207642021.html There’s some new information that lends insight into teens and distraction behind the wheel, especially when it comes to texting. Thu, 16 May 2013 01:41:44 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Teens-texting-while-driving-and-other-risky-moves-207642021.html 2013-05-16T01:41:44Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Teens-texting-while-driving-and-other-risky-moves-207545531.html There’s some new information that lends insight into teens and distraction behind the wheel, especially when it comes to texting. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:45:18 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Teens-texting-while-driving-and-other-risky-moves-207545531.html 2013-05-15T15:45:18Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-Parenting-strategies-for-healthy-eating-205601041.html We all know the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, exercising daily, and restricting junk food, but new research shows parenting styles may also influence a child’s weight. Wed, 01 May 2013 18:15:04 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-Parenting-strategies-for-healthy-eating-205601041.html 2013-05-01T18:15:04Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/The-Panic-Virus-Hesti-204594981.html While recent studies have not found a correlation between vaccinations and autism, some parents are still hesistant to vaccinate because of a faulty study and information that they see online. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:09:21 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/The-Panic-Virus-Hesti-204594981.html 2013-04-25T01:09:21Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Vaccine-hesitancy-History-and-modern-day-social-networks--204505701.html While recent studies have not found a correlation between vaccinations and autism, some parents are still hesistant to vaccinate because of a faulty study and information that they see online. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:15:58 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Vaccine-hesitancy-History-and-modern-day-social-networks--204505701.html 2013-04-24T16:15:58Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/KING-5s-Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-delivers-TEDx-talk-in-Netherlands-202026221.html KING 5's Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, also known as Seattle Mama Doc, delivered a TEDx talk in the Netherlands on Monday. Speaking at Nijmegen, her presentation focused on the question: Why are patients not finding their doctors online? Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:17:40 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/KING-5s-Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-delivers-TEDx-talk-in-Netherlands-202026221.html 2013-04-08T23:17:40Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-Program-helps-patients-prevent-shaken-baby-syndrome-201361821.html Head trauma is the number one cause of child abuse death in the country. It's often caused by vigorously shaking a baby who won't stop crying. The tragedy is that it's completely preventable. But there's a program that's helping parents. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:11:39 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-Program-helps-patients-prevent-shaken-baby-syndrome-201361821.html 2013-04-04T02:11:39Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/DR-WENDY-SUE-201262841.html Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson joined KING5 in studio to discuss the dangers of abusive head trauma, formerly known as "shaken baby syndrome." Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:30:27 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/DR-WENDY-SUE-201262841.html 2013-04-03T18:30:27Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/KING-5s-Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-makes-TIMEs-top-twitter-feeds-list-200296101.html KING 5's Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, also known as Seattle Mama Doc, has made TIME magazine's list of 140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2013. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:41:59 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/KING-5s-Dr-Wendy-Sue-Swanson-makes-TIMEs-top-twitter-feeds-list-200296101.html 2013-03-27T20:41:59Z http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Well-being-of-children-raised-by-gay-parents-199224721.html In efforts to support the nearly 2 million children who are being raised by gay or lesbian parents (single and coupled), The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a new policy statement. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:18:42 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/dr-wendy-sue-swanson/Well-being-of-children-raised-by-gay-parents-199224721.html 2013-03-21T19:18:42Z