August 8, 2019 6 in 10 Kids Receive Opioids After Tonsillectomy, But Opioids May Not Prevent Complications A new study suggests an opportunity to safely reduce opioid prescriptions to children after tonsil removal surgery. Research
August 15, 2019 Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in the NICU Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research. Research
July 1, 2019 U-M Pediatrician: Government Missed Opportunity to Improve Care for Children With Sickle Cell Disease Despite efforts to improve the standard of care for children with sickle cell disease, the nation falls short, says pediatrician. Research
June 6, 2019 Donuts on Our Daughters A U-M study examines whether images of food on kids’ clothes influence eating behavior. Research
March 26, 2019 Mothers of Fussy Babies at Higher Risk of Depressive Symptoms Study explores whether a baby’s level of prematurity in combination with highly irritable behavior may influence severity of maternal depressive symptoms. Research
March 25, 2019 Story Time Better with Print Books Than E-Books, Study Suggests New research finds that parents and children talk and interact less with electronic books compared to print books. Research
February 15, 2019 Improving Maternal Bonding Time for Newborns With Heart Disease Study shows simple communication tool helps triple the number of babies with congenital heart conditions who experience family bonding before medical interventions. Research
February 18, 2019 Half of U.S. Children with Mental Health Disorders Are Not Treated Study: 1 in 7 children and teens have at least one treatable mental health disorder; treatment and prevalence rates vary considerably by state. Research
February 18, 2019 Parents: Keep Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Away from Children A new survey examines families’ concerns about the facilities — and how proximity to schools, churches and day care centers could affect their children. Research
October 30, 2018 Advertising in Kids’ Apps More Prevalent than Parents May Realize Ninety-five percent of reviewed apps for children ages 5 and under include at least one form of advertising, a new U-M study finds. Why parents should pay attention. Research
