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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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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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

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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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Novel device detects cervix “ripening” to predict normal and abnormal labor

Multi-specialty team is studying a non-invasive method to measure underlying cervical tissue changes that precede birth with the hopes of predicting timing of birth.

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Pelvic floor injury during vaginal birth is life-altering and preventable, experts say

New technology can prevent pelvic floor conditions associated with childbirth.

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Emergency contraception related ER visits dropped significantly over 14 year period

After federal approval for over the counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency departments across the U.S. saw dramatic decreases in related visits.

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Experts say increased access to online gambling may put teens at risk

As young people increasingly have access and exposure to online gambling, only one in four parents say they have talked to their teen about some aspect of virtual betting, a national poll suggests.

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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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