More articles about: Children's Health
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How Dads Can Cope When a Child Is Sick
Fathers of chronically ill children often face particular emotions. Why it’s important to acknowledge them.
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Try These 3 ‘Comfort Positions’ at Your Child’s Next Checkup
University of Michigan pediatricians recommend different methods for calming a child at the doctor’s office. Learn about these methods and see them in action.
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Life-Saving Surgery for 3-Year-Old Ugandan Boy at U-M
University of Michigan doctors remove a grapefruit-sized tumor from a 3-Year-Old Ugandan Boy's neck. Watch a video detailing Jonathan’s whole amazing story.
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Doctors Unleash New Weapon to Fight Pediatric Neuroblastoma
Pediatric neuroblastoma treatment has been revolutionized by combining immunotherapy & chemotherapy. Learn more about treating this devastating childhood disease.
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What science says about letting your baby ‘cry it out’
Recent studies suggest it's typically okay to let your baby 'cry-it-out'; Learn when it’s permissible to use 'the cry it out method'; — and when to intervene
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Building a Better Feeding Tube
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is developing a feeding tube that lies flush with the skin. See how the Buddy Button compares to traditional G-tubes.
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Poll: Many Parents Keep Prescription Opioids at Home
A C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital poll showed only 33% of doctors advised parents to discard leftover medication. Learn what informed parents were likely to do.
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A Fun Way to Ease Kids’ Anxiety About Medical Procedures
Therapeutic play, or medical play is a nonthreatening way to familiarize kids with the health care environment. Learn about the different forms of medical play.
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What Parents Should Know About Safe Swaddling
Baby swaddling can be a key sleep aid for infants. A recent analysis could wrongly push parents away from swaddling. Learn more about the studies in question.
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Beat ‘Boris’: 10-Year-Old Boy Smashes His 3-D Printed Tumor
Doctors at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital 3-D printed a replica of a fifth grader’s tumor — Boris — to show it’s possible to fight back against cancer.
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Can Nutritional Supplements Impact Genetic Hearing Loss in Children?
A University of Michigan study found that supplements helped reduce hearing loss in mice with the genetic mutation commonly responsible for childhood deafness.
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Are Schools Prepared to Save Lives?
A University of Michigan study shows that all participating schools had one or more AEDs, but the level of training and anticipated response times varied.
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Artificial Placenta Holds Promise for Extremely Premature Infants
Researchers at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital are testing an artificial placenta that could be used to help premature infants avoid disability or death.
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Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe
Chef Rebecca Wauldron shares her Chocolate Zucchini Muffin recipe and shows you how to create your own in this video. Learn how to make this healthy snack.
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‘Wings of Courage’ Helps Kids With Cancer
'Wings of Courage' tells the story of a child treated for a brain tumor at C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital. Learn how the book helps families find strength and joy.