Beata Mostafavi
Public Relations Manager

Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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Uncovering the link between a common congenital viral infection and autism

Children who contracted a viral infection known as congenital cytomegalovirus in utero may be nearly two and half times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, a study suggests.
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Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can’t go to sleep because they’re worried or anxious

Many bedtime battles stem from children’s after dark worries, suggests a national poll.
 vines all over growing out of purple woman drawing pink background calendar up and pad on right. calendar says the normal menstrual cycle typically lasts for less than 7 days and occurs every 21 to 35 days. the average woman loses about 2-3 tablespoons of blood during her period. pad says the typical cost the menstrual hygiene products is $7 to $10 per month, which adds up to between $3,360 and $4,800 over the course of a life time
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Addressing disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia

A large grant for Michigan Medicine will launch important research to improve the screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder that disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic populations
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Children often exposed to problematic clickbait during YouTube searches

On YouTube, the content recommended to kids isn’t always age appropriate, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
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Adolescents with heart disease learn resilience skills, connect with peers through unique program

Youth with heart disease enrolled in unique program that teaches resilience and builds connections with their peers
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Does your teen consume too much caffeine?

A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen’s daily life, according to a national poll.
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Mother-son heart bond: Woman relives congenital heart journey through newborn

A mother relives congenital heart journey through newborn.
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Family travels over 1,000 miles for son’s heart transplant

Family travels over 1,000 miles for son's heart transplant and ongoing heart care
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Playing short order cook, forcing clean plates may sabotage healthy eating habits in kids

While most parents of preschool and elementary aged children strive to give their children a balanced, nutritional diet, some of their strategies to promote healthy eating may backfire.
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$5.4M pediatric emergency services fast track clinic to serve lower acuity cases

University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital plans to build a $5.4 million emergency services fast track clinic to treat children, teens and young adults with lower acuity conditions.
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2 in 3 parents say their adolescent or teen worries about how sick days may impact grades

National poll: 1 in 5 parents consider if their child needs a mental health day; 1 in 4 say attendance policies are challenging for kids with medical conditions
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Fitness instructor, backpacker returns to active lifestyle after years of pain from endometriosis

Woman seeks answers for painful periods, leading to the discovery of endometriosis, large ovarian cysts, organ inflammation and appendix cancer
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Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes: 5 things parents should know

Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes: 5 things parents should know
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Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults surges during pandemic

Rate of antidepressant dispensing to young people rose faster after March 2020, especially among females
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Are headphones and earbuds exposing your children to noise health risks?

2 in 3 parents in national poll say their child ages 5-12 use personal audio devices; pediatrician offers 4 tips to reduce noise exposure risks
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