More articles about: CS Mott Children's Hospital

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How to prepare your child for a hospital stay or surgery: 10 expert tips

A child life specialist shares practical ways parents can reduce fear, build coping skills and support their child in preparing for a hospital stay or surgery
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6 Tips & Tricks for Avoiding Ticks

Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease.m
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Does your child have anxiety?

Experts explain when to worry and how to talk about it with your kids.
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Mosquitos and ticks: 6 tips to swat away two summer spoilers for kids

Six tips for keeping your kids safe from mosquitos and ticks. From which insect repellents to use, to how to properly remove a tick, a Michigan Medicine expert offers advice.
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U-M Health opens intensive mental health treatment program for adolescents and teens

As rates of serious depression and anxiety rise among Michigan’s youth, a new mental health program at the University of Michigan Health Ypsilanti Health Center aims to fill a critical gap — providing care that goes beyond traditional outpatient services without requiring full hospitalization.
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Revolutionizing prenatal care: new guidelines to transform 100-year model

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which collaborated with Michigan Medicine teams, is recommending significant changes to the way prenatal care is delivered in the United States, according to newly released clinical guidance.
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Encouraging spirituality in teens without forcing participation

Among parents who plan to attend religious services this holiday season, nearly half would insist their teen join even if they didn’t want to, a poll suggests.
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How to prevent your kids from getting food poisoning

About 48 million people fall victim to food poisoning each year. Prevent getting food poisoning with these six tips.
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Worry and anxiety is impacting falling asleep for kids

Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children.
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Presenting: The Fundamentals

Today on Health Lab, we are sharing an episode of The Fundamentals, another podcast from the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network that just launched its second season earlier this month. On this episode of The Fundamentals: "Cannabis and psychedelics: stigmatized substances or powerful therapeutics?" Dr. Kevin Boehnke talks about cannabis, psychedelics, and the increasing body of evidence for their legitimization as therapeutics.
Dinero is back to being an active toddler following a kidney transplant
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Formula prescription helps 2-year-old receive kidney transplant

Dinero's pediatric nephrology team developed a tailored formula to address his mineral deficiencies due to his chronic kidney disease, maintain nutritional health and avoid dialysis.
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Breaking Down Mental Health

Depression and Sleep

In this episode, learn to understand the interplay between depression and how cognitive behavioral therapy can improve sleep.
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Gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease

How two newly approved gene therapies, including novel technology CRISPR, may help kids and adults with inherited blood disorders
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1-year-old celebrates first holiday at home after 340-day hospital stay

Kyle and Kaylee Berner are enjoying making memories with their baby, Bennett, outside hospital walls. Courtesy of the Berners
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E-cigarette exposure on the rise in young children: 6 things parents should know

Pediatrician: Just a few drops of liquid nicotine can be lethal in a toddler