Researchers Make Breakthrough Discovery In Paralyzing Condition
Acute Flaccid Myelitis causes severe muscle weakness and paralysis, Liz Collin reports (2:05). WCCO 4 News At 6 – April 18, 2019
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3 Of 5 U.S. Schools Staff Full-Time NurseThere is a shortage of school nurses across the country, Hilary Lane reports (). WCCO 4 News At Noon - April 11, 2019
Children's Minnesota Opens New Clinic For Transgender YouthDr. Angela Kade Goepferd, a pediatrician from Children's Minnesota and the medical director of Children's Gender Health program, talks more on gender identity (3:07). WCCO Mid-Morning - April 3, 2019
Nearly 1,300 Babies Suffer Shaken Baby Syndrome AnnuallyDr. Mark Hudson from the Midwest Children's Resource Center at Children's Minnesota discusses the issue (3:18). WCCO Mid-Morning - March 27, 2019
3.5 Percent Of U.S. Kids Have High Blood PressureDr. Gigi Chawla from Children's Minnesota talks about why heart health is important, and how parents can help their kids have healthier hearts (2:57). WCCO Mid-Morning - February 20, 2019
Forest Lake Mom Wants To Raise Awareness Of Rare DiseaseSaturday marks International Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day and one Forest Lake mother is speaking out on the rare condition, Mary McGuire reports (1:07). WCCO 4 News At 6 – Jan. 26, 2019
Twin Cities Doctors See Steady Stream Of Strep Throat CasesAmelia Santaniello explains what symptoms parents should be looking out for when it comes to strep throat (1:31) WCCO 4 News At 6 – Jan. 5, 2019
Are More People Becoming Nearsighted?A new study shows phones and tablets could increase the odds your children will be near-sighted, Heather Brown reports (2:48). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 9, 2018
Help For Couples Struggling With InfertilityKim Johnson talks with Dr. Erin Stevens of Clinic Sofia OB-GYN and Julie Berman from RESOLVE (3:06). WCCO 4 News At Noon - November 6, 2018
Sen. Klobuchar Petitions CDC To Speak On AFM EffortsU.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has petitioned the Centers for Disease Control to speak out on its efforts to combat a polio-like illness called acute flaccid myelitis, Reg Chapman reports (1:59). WCCO 4 News At 5 – Oct. 25, 2018
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Light Ceremony Honors Kids Battling CancerAs part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a special light show and ceremony was organized by Ben Osborn, founder of Totally Brain Dad. He and Annie Waters from Children's Minnesota explain (3:12). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 26, 2018
Second Measles Case Reported In MinnesotaA second child in a month has been diagnosed with measles in Minnesota, Esme Murphy reports (1:59). WCCO 4 News at 6 - Aug. 29, 2018
Heathcare Topics Important For Kids This ElectionChildren Minnesota's Kelly Wolfe tells Heather and Jason what issues concerning children's healthcare should be important to pay attention to this election season (3:33). WCCO Mid-Morning -- August 22, 2018
Minneapolis Superintendent Stresses Importance Of PlayThe Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools talked about the importance of play during his State of the Schools speech this morning (2:57). WCCO 4 News At Noon – Aug. 20, 2018
August Is National Immunization Awareness MonthDr. Gigi Chawla from Children's Minnesota talks about the vaccines your children need and when (3:06). WCCO Mid-Morning - August 15, 2018
What Does Screen Time Do To Our Kids?The American Heart Association is the latest medical group to come out a warning about screen time and kids, Heather Brown reports (2:31). WCCO 4 News at 10 - August 6, 2018
Camp Encourages Kids With Juvenile ArthritisThe fifth-annual Camp Cambria is taking place this week in Maple Lake at Camp Courage Campgrounds, Cambria ambassador and Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy discusses (3:20). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 31, 2018
Pinky Swear Foundation Celebrates 15 YearsErica Campbell, Pinky Swear Foundation Executive Director, and Jack Taggart, an All Star cancer survivor and Kids Triathlon athlete, talk about the event
First Person Born Through In-Vitro Fertilization Turns 40It is now estimated that 8 million babies have been born using the in-vitro fertilization method because of advances in reproductive medicine (02:02). WCCO 4 News At Noon - July 27, 2018
Keeping Children Protected From Heat StrokeHeather Brown and Jason DeRusha talk with Dr. Gigi Chawla from Children's Minnesota (3:01). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 25, 2018
Pediatrics Group Calls For Reform On Food AdditivesMore than 10,000 additives are currently used in the U.S. to preserve and package food (2:58). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 23, 2018
Study Links Smartphone Use, ADHDResearchers surveyed more than 2,500 high school students who did not have symptoms (2:35). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 19, 2018
Parents' Questions About Asthma, AnsweredDr. Gigi Chawla from Children's Minnesota talks with Heather Brown and Jason DeRusha (2:31). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 18, 2018
How To Make Your Kids Eat Balanced Meals In SummerEspecially during the summer when they can't rely on free or reduced-price lunches at school, Dr. Gigi Chawla from Children's Minnesota says (3:03). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 11, 2018
Toddlers Eat Way Too Much Sugar, Study FindsThe study shows on average, they eat more than 7 teaspoons of sugar per day. Experts say eating foods with sugar can influence a child's life long preferences (2:53). WCCO Mid-Morning - June 12, 2018
Don't Wait To Schedule Your 'Well Child' ExamsHeather Brown and Jason DeRusha talk with Dr. Gigi Chawla from Children's Minnesota (2:59). WCCO Mid-Morning - May 30, 2018
Keeping Your Kids Safe During Summer FunDr. Gigi Chawla talks with Jason DeRusha and Kate Raddatz (3:22). WCCO Mid-Morning - May 23, 2018
Allergy Season Is Upon UsDr. Gigi Chawla from Children's Minnesota shares some insight into the signs, symptoms and treatment (3:19). WCCO Mid-Morning - April 25, 2018
Limo Picks Up Ella For A French AdventureMake-A-Wish Minnesota needs your donated miles to help send other kids off for dreams come true (2:06). WCCO Mid-Morning - March 20, 2018
'One Walk' To Combat Type 1 DiabetesThousands will be at Mall of America tomorrow morning for the 26th annual JDRF "One Walk" at Mall of America to fight for a world without Type 1 diabetes (). WCCO This Morning - February 23, 2018
