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Health Lab
2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance. 5 ways to nurture positive self-image and confidence in young people.
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Health Lab Podcast
Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups.
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Health Lab Podcast
Firework safety isn't just for the Fourth of July. A recent poll on children's health showed that 1 in 5 parents would allow kids to help set off fireworks, and some don’t consistently enforce sparkler safety rules, or keep a safe distance. Listen to today's episode for tips to stay safe around fireworks and sparklers.
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One in 50 people carry the gene for the neuromuscular condition.
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Speeding and distracted drivers top list of concerns; some say those who don’t follow rules should face consequences.
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Thousands of children face seizures, developmental delays, and possible death from Dravet Syndrome. A new treatment built on Michigan Medicine research could help.
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After the diagnosis, Cristina Bashans was carefully monitored for a potentially life-threatening aortic aneurysm.
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Health Lab
Experts explain when to worry and how to talk about it with your kids.
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Health Lab
Simple ‘practice bundle’ helped achieve 30% reduction across 15 hospitals.
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Health Lab
National poll suggests many parents overlook simple steps to minimize children’s risk of eye injuries.
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Health Lab
Even at age 9 or 10, as many as 10% of children are curious about using substances, and many parents haven’t made specific rules or say kids’ access at home would be easy.
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Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and suicide risk are more likely to arise in people in their late teens and early 20s; these awareness tips can help get someone to help.
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Tonsillectomy pain is often treated with opioids, but leftovers can be a risk factor for misuse or abuse. Reducing the default prescription size in hospital computer systems could help right-size pain control.
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A life-threatening GI diagnosis at age 5 and compassionate care throughout childhood inspired Blake Hardin to pursue medicine.
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Health Lab
Pediatric infectious disease expert shares insights on vaccine development for babies and younger kids, advice for parents.