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Food allergies can be life threatening. To prepare for big family gatherings around eating, a patient's mother shares her kid's story and a Michigan Medicine food allergy expert provides simple advice for hosts to follow.
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Is it normal for kids to snore? When should you be concerned? Get tips for spotting sleep issues and learn about a nationwide study on snoring in children.
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 14 to 24 year olds. Learn how to prevent teen suicide by reducing your teen's access to guns in your home.
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Long-distance trips to treat their daughter’s congenital heart defect stretched the Lahti family — until Save A Heart stepped in.
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Firearms-related injuries are the second-leading cause of death among children — and they’re largely preventable. A researcher offers tips to prevent tragedy at home.
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Low vision can instill a fear of falling, which keeps many older adults homebound. A U-M occupational therapist outlines guidelines for getting around safely.
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In advance of a yearly registration event, two U-M students — a bone marrow recipient and the daughter of a heart transplant patient — work to increase donor awareness.