Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.
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Stranger Things' actor Gaten Matarazzo suffers from Cleidocranial Dysplasia. Learn how this genetic condition impacts the development of teeth and bones.
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Studies suggest the ease and precision of health screenings has led to an overuse of medical tests. Learn more about unnecessary medical tests and over-imaging.
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Find out what it means to have dense breasts, including the four levels of breast density and why having dense breasts makes cancer detection more difficult.
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A therapeutic program gives kids the tools (and the magic wands) to help lessen fear and discomfort while in the hospital.
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A U-M physician answers the question: Is the 5 second rule true? Learn when eating food off the floor is dangerous and see other 5 second rule experiments.
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Pediatric surgeon discusses what happens if you swallow a battery. See what to do if your kid swallowed a battery and learn more about button battery ingestion.
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A study suggests there are benefits of playing video games for children. Learn the pros and cons of video games and see how long kids should play video games.
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C.S. Mott pediatrician explains the importance of healthy diets for teenagers. See his suggestions on teen weight loss and how to approach teen dieting.
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The FDA banned several ingredients in antibacterial soap including triclosan. Here's what experts are saying about proper hand washing technique after the ban.
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U-M physical therapist recommends strengthening your pelvic floor by doing kegel exercises. She explains the benefits of kegel exercises for men and women.
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A child with facial differences might initially turn heads, but there are ways to ensure a smoother time at school. A pediatric social worker offers tips.
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Acclimation can cause the same temperature to feel different throughout the year. Learn how your body acclimates and how to ease the transition between seasons.
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University of Michigan pediatrician warns against using FluMist nasal spray. Despite the needle prick, she still strongly recommends getting a flu vaccination.
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A device called the Total Artificial Heart helps some of the sickest heart-failure patients regain function — outside of the hospital — while awaiting a transplant.
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Most children with concussions aren’t checked out by a doctor, according to a new study. A U-M pediatrician explains why these injuries should be taken seriously.