Mar 19th, 2009 · Sensory integration dysfunction is a disorder that leaves some children's skin hypersensitive to touch — and is often combined with learning disabilities and autistic tendencies. Dr. Sydney Spiesel, a pediatrician, discusses the disorder.
Jan 29th, 2009 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued its annual report about sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. The big news is that Chlamydia infections are up. Medical contributor Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses what the findings mean for peoples' sex lives.
Nov 11th, 2008 · A new study shows that three to five-year-old military children who have a deployed parent suffer from anxiety, depression or aggression. Dr. Sydney Spiesel breaks down the findings.
Nov 4th, 2008 · A new study links provocative TV with unwanted teen pregnancy. So should you limit your kids TV time to Sesame Street or is there more here than meets the eye? Dr. Sydney Spiesel looks at the factors in play.
Oct 17th, 2008 · Vitamin D is important to children's health. When they don't get enough, their bones can soften, leading to deformities. The American Academy of Pediatrics has just recommended that children get more Vitamin D. Dr. Sydney Spiesel, explores the implications of the new recommendation.
Sep 24th, 2008 · A new study shows that about half of all medical students suffer from burnout and one in ten has suicidal thoughts. Dr. Sydney Spiesel discusses what's behind these figures.
Sep 17th, 2008 · A new study shows about 20 percent of patients checking out of hospital intensive care units suffer post traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Sydney Spiesel — a practicing pediatrician and professor at Yale Medical School — talks to Madeleine Brand about why this happens and what hospitals can do.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Baby sign language is appealing to some new parents. Books, Web sites, DVD's teaching babies to sign all claim to encourage language development and strengthen the parent-child bond. Dr. Sydney Spiesel says, don't believe the hype.