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An obesity expert welcomes new Medicare option for access to effective weight loss medication, and shares the new program’s limitations. Read the full article on Health Lab. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each w...

Extreme heat can be dangerous - especially to people with certain health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Brad Uren shares tips for weathering extreme heat. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website. Episode Transcript Additional Resources: How to protect your baby from the dangers of hot weather 5 hot weather tips that could save an older adult’s life CDC: Heat and Medications – Gui...

*This episode first aired in January 2026. A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to...

People over 50 are growing older in a very different environment for LGBTQ+ people than the one they grew up in. Now, a new University of Michigan poll looks at what that means for both people over 50 who are LGBTQ+, and those who are not. Read the full article on Health Lab. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to o...

A new U-M report shows that individuals, hospitals and primary care clinics all experienced positive impacts in the first decade of Michigan's Medicaid expansion, but the report also raises concerns about the cost-sharing provisions that all states must soon enact. Read the full article on Health Lab. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website wh...

A patient, his doctor and other experts warn of dangers of 7-OH, which is touted as a derivative of kratom and is widely available, but packs far more opioid danger. Read the full article on Health Lab . Resources: Michigan OPEN Michigan OPEN: Kratom Definition & Clinical Management Guide Michigan OPEN: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Michigan OPEN: Kratom 101 Michigan OPEN: Kratom,...

The findings position VGLL3 as a promising novel treatment target for the pregnancy-related condition. Read the full article on Health Lab . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the...

This episode first aired in May 2025. Many people have them, but not all moles are the same. In this episode, learn how to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor. You can read the full article on our website. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest...

A University of Michigan infectious disease expert shares their insights into the latest hantavirus outbreak and answers questions about common concerns. Read the full article on Health Lab . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to...

Note: This episode first aired in October 2025. A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions. Read the full article on our website. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest...

Today on Health Lab, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab . *Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm. Episode Transcript   Resources 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline : Call 988, text any word to 988, or use their webchat Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988, or text any word...

U.S. maternal death rates have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, but serious disparities persist. A recent study finds that the rate of maternal deaths in the United States disproportionately impacts Black women. Read the full article . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to rece...

Note:This is a re-release of a previously released episode from 2025. Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease. A pediatrician offers parents 6 ways to combat these bugs. Read the full story on Health Lab . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Healt...

Note: A previous version of this episode first aired in February 2025, and was updated in March 2026. In this episode, a top infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subs...

A quick content warning: Today’s episode includes discussion about firearms and sensitive topics related to firearm injury prevention research. Listener discretion is advised.   Seven percent of Americans have thought of shooting someone, but many either told someone, are open to giving their gun to someone for safekeeping, or didn’t have a firearm at the time. Read the full article here . Ep...

Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is...

Parents support CPR and AED training, but readiness varies, according to national poll. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcas...

The contraceptive method growing in popularity could be an option for you. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , a...

Analysis of in vitro fertilization policy plans offers a better picture of what kind of access patients actually have. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part...

Ragweed pollen levels correlated with worse chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network ,...

In an age of telehealth, portal messages and direct-to-consumer care, experts come together to create testing and treatment algorithms that reduce antibiotic resistance risk for UTI's. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health resea...

Two studies showed similar disparities for different heart procedures. Read the full article . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is pro...

Potential limits on borrowing for a nursing education could affect decisions to stay in the profession or seek advanced training. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Me...

In a recent paper published in JAMA , researchers find that over 50% of IVF cycles in the United States are now done at fertility clinics affiliated with private equity firms. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and i...

A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part...