Multimedia: Most recent

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 00:00

melanoma.mp3

Q&A regarding the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma.

musictherapy.mp3

Music therapy is used to relieve anxiety and stress for patients with cancer.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 00:00

helmets.mp3

Studies have shown wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle reduces one's risk of death by more than 50 percent, yet every three days, a child in the United States is killed while riding a bicycle.

Tuesday, May 1, 2007 - 00:00

Poll_2.mp3

Dr. Matthew Davis discusses results of the second U-M C.S Mott Children's Hospital Children's Health Poll that showed the top 10 health concerns for kids.

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 00:00

retail.mp3

Convenience and lower costs are driving even more parents to seek routine health care for their children at retail clinics in their communities.

Monday, February 9, 2009 - 00:00

NPCH_Dental.mp3

If left untreated, tooth decay in childhood can lead to lifelong tooth and gum problems, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, delayed physical development and loss of school days.

Monday, November 17, 2008 - 00:00

P-E.mp3

The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds that nearly 1 in 10 parents of high school athletes is aware of the use of performance-enhancing drugs by an athlete in their community.

Monday, March 23, 2009 - 00:00

Insurance.mp3

Trouble paying health plan premiums and difficulty affording out-of-pocket expenses for medications aren¿t just problems of the uninsured anymore. They're also concerns for families with private insurance, according to the Mott Poll.

Monday, December 15, 2008 - 00:00

PCP.mp3

In August 2008, the CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health asked parents with children age 5-17 years about mental health concerns for their children who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.

Monday, October 20, 2008 - 00:00

stemcell.mp3

Stem cells are a powerful tool for research that may lead to major medical breakthroughs. Research in animals indicates that stem cells may provide the opportunity to replace parts of people's bodies that are damaged or not working correctly.

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 00:00

Flu_2.mp3

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds less young children, at-risk adults vaccinated than expected, in spite of increased flu activity nationwide.

Monday, September 8, 2008 - 00:00

pollobesitybully.mp3

Bullying is a major concern among parents with overweight and obese children ages 6 to 13, and these parents are much more likely than parents with healthy weight children to rate bullying as a top health issue for kids.

Monday, January 28, 2008 - 00:00

Dempsey_Poll.mp3

Dr. Amanda Dempsey discusses C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, which finds top three topics parents want doctors to talk to their adolescent children about are sex, drugs and diet.

Monday, August 10, 2009 - 00:00

2009_Top_10.mp3

For the second year in a row, childhood obesity is the biggest health problem for children in an annual nationwide survey conducted by the C.S. Mott Children¿s Hospital¿s National Poll on Children¿s Health.

Monday, July 13, 2009 - 00:00

economy.mp3

As the economy continues to falter, a poll released today shows that parents must make harder choices about how to spend what money they have, and children - especially those who are uninsured or who are among the lowest income bracket.

Monday, June 9, 2008 - 00:00

homealone.mp3

Millions of tweens will be left home alone this summer, despite their parents' concerns that they may not have the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe at home.

Monday, April 6, 2009 - 00:00

alcopops.mp3

Opening a tall cool beverage during the ball game or at a backyard cookout on a hot day is what families do. This summer, will your child be opening a soft drink or a hard one? Flavored alcoholic beverages - or alcopops - are becoming more popular.

Monday, July 14, 2008 - 00:00

Top10.mp3

Dr. Matthew Davis discusses the top 10 health concerns for parents in 2008. Obesity tops the list and new concerns are uncovered.

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 00:00

healthpolicyelection.mp3

Majority of likely voters polled selected Barack Obama as their top presidential pick to handle the country's biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 00:00

childrenresearch.mp3

Matthew Davis, M.D, explains the most recent poll's findings and what parents should know about pediatric research.

coloncancar.mp3

Listen to U-M Basketball Interview with Dr. Elena Stoffel Learn more about colon cancer screening.

Monday, February 4, 2008 - 00:00

mfitcoreback.mp3

How to strengthen the back and core through exercise.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 00:00

mfitcoreabs.mp3

Strengthening and developing core abdomen muscles through exercise.

Friday, September 11, 2009 - 00:00

mfitlegs.mp3

Leg exercises that increase fitness and strength in the muscles of the leg.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 00:00

exercisebands.mp3

Resistance band exercises that improve strength and fitness.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 00:00

stabilityball.mp3

Exercising with a stability ball to increase muscular endurance.

Monday, January 14, 2008 - 00:00

mfitstretching.mp3

Stretching exercises that increase flexibility.

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