Bytes of Health

💡On this episode titled, “When It Comes To Newborns, What’s Normal?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss things that new parents might be worried about but are actually totally normal and to be expected! Topics covered: ➡️ Stools (poop!) ➡️ Congestion ➡️ Hiccups ➡️ Skin ➡️ Temperature Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides p...

💡On this episode titled, “Vitamin D: Are Supplements Necessary?,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto (our resident pediatric GI doc) to discuss all things related to vitamin D. Topics covered: ➡️ Why vitamin D is important ➡️ Sources of vitamin D ➡️ How much is needed? ➡️ All about supplements Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and ad...

💡On this episode titled, “What To Do When Your Kid Is Vomiting,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by a guest pediatrician bestie, Dr. Lauren Boehm, to discuss all things related to VOMITING! Topics covered: ➡️ Causes of vomiting ➡️ Stomach viruses ➡️ Preventing dehydration ➡️ When to seek medical care Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for pa...

💡On this episode titled, “RSV: Tis The Season,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss the RSV and how to prevent and manage it in children, specifically. Topics covered: ➡️ What is RSV? ➡️ How is it transmitted? ➡️ What are the symptoms? ➡️ Can we treat it? ➡️ How can we prevent RSV? Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides pract...

💡On this episode titled, “Abdominal Pain in Kids,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto to discuss the possible reasons why our kiddos have a stomach ache— and what to do about it. Topics covered: ➡️ Signs and symptoms to look out for ➡️ Colic and excess gas ➡️ Constipation ➡️ Milk protein allergy ➡️ More serious causes Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides...

💡On this episode titled, “Potty Training 101,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss ways to begin the potty training process with little ones! Topics covered: ➡️ Signs of readiness ➡️ When to begin the process ➡️ Motor skills needed ➡️ Emotional and cognitive skills needed Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guida...

💡On this episode titled, “Fever in Children,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by a guest pediatrician bestie, Dr. Lauren Boehm, to discuss all things related to FEVER! Topics covered: ➡️ How high does a fever have to be considered dangerous? ➡️ Fever in newborns ➡️ Managing fever ➡️ When to seek care for a fever Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and a...

💡On this episode titled, “Lactose Intolerance,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto (our resident pediatric GI doc) to discuss all things related to lactose intolerance. Topics covered: ➡️ Differentiating between lactose intolerance and a milk allergy ➡️ Signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance ➡️ Diagnosing lactose intolerance ➡️ Managing lactose intolerance ➡️ Milk alternatives for...

On this episode titled, “Picking a Pediatrician,” Dr. Jess Steier is joined by pediatrician bestie, Dr. Dina DiMaggio, to discuss the flu and how to navigate the flu in children, specifically. Topics covered: ➡️ Ways the flu is spread ➡️ Flu symptoms in kids ➡️ When the flu becomes an emergency ➡️ Ways to treat the flu ➡️ Ways to prevent the flu Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast...

On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss ways to handle a colicky baby! The discuss causes, how to manage and medication options. Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of yo...

On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by Dr. Anthony Porto to discuss the pediatric subspecialty of gastroenterology! We discuss what a GI doc is, what they treat and when to seek one. Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be...

On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss ways to find a pediatrician who is right for your family! They talk timing, important questions to ask and more! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to...

On this episode, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss ways to properly introduce solid foods to our little ones! They talk timing, food recommendations and more! Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take...

On this episode of Bytes of Health, Dr. Jess Steier is joined by both pediatrician besties, Drs. Dina DiMaggio and Anthony Porto, to discuss five popular baby items that they do NOT recommend! They walk through the reasons why these items may pose a risk to children's health, safety, and development. Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice f...

On this (very first!) episode of Bytes of Health, you'll meet your hosts! Dr. Jess Steier is a public health scientist and founder/co-host of Unbiased Science. Dr. Dina DiMaggio is a practicing general pediatrician and Dr. Anthony Porto is a practicing pediatric gastroenterologist. Brought together by their love for their kiddos and dedication to evidence-based science and medicine, these docs sha...

Bytes of Health is a daily, five-minute long podcast that provides practical guidance and advice for parents of kids of all ages! It's a shame-free zone that aims to take a "byte" out of your parent worries! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review Bytes of Health on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you get your podcasts. And find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bytesofhealt...