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Over-the-counter creams and rinses might not be enough to manage breakouts. Acne, after all, is strongly genetic — and there is no definitive cure. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-dermatologists-treat-acne-5-options-explained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The arrival of the tween years brings many new challenges for parents. There’s greater independence — but also a heightened risk of trouble. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/5-simple-tips-for-raising-responsible-tweens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctors consider multiple factors when gauging a patient’s alcohol issues and advising treatment. A Michigan Medicine psychologist explains the approach. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/signs-of-alcohol-use-disorder-perfcon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation according to US News & World Report. For more on this story visit http://www.uofmhealth.org/rankings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just one-third of older Americans intend to donate their organs, a new study finds. But many more are eligible — even though they might assume their bodies aren’t. For more information visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/any-age-right-age-a-push-to-recruit-older-organ-donors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patients in their late teens and 20s had the highest risk of persistent use if they received opioids around the time of their extraction, a new study finds. For more on this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/opioid-prescriptions-for-wisdom-teeth-linked-to-long-term-use Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us are guilty of streaming countless episodes of a favorite show in one sitting. But the habit can wreak havoc on sleep, research shows. To learn more visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/real-life-walking-dead-binge-watching-can-make-you-a-zombie-study-finds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To learn how other cultures’ meals and eating patterns affect cancer risk, a Michigan Medicine researcher is traveling the globe. To learn more visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/finding-cancer-prevention-clues-foreign-diets-lifestyles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often a happy and busy time of year, returning to school can be stressful for some kids. For more information please visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/back-to-school-anxiety-6-ways-to-fight-fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A highly contagious viral infection, hand, foot and mouth disease can surface on the body parts that make up its name. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/fast-facts-about-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eating disorders affect people of all ages and body types. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/common-signs-of-eating-disorders-and-proven-treatments-to-help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An innovative carotid procedure known as TCAR reverses blood flow to reduce stroke risk during revascularization. It’s now being performed at Michigan Medicine. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/new-carotid-procedure-lowers-stroke-risk-and-recovery-time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many Americans over 50 favor limits on painkiller prescribing, and those who receive prescriptions need more counseling about risks and safe disposal options. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/poll-providers-arent-doing-enough-to-warn-older-patients-about-opioids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patients are three times likelier to contract the dangerous infection when a hospital is at midlevel occupancy, a new way of tracking the data finds. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/very-empty-and-very-full-hospitals-have-lowest-c-diff-risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The national health insurance program leaves many older Americans without adequate resources to properly maintain their sight, a new study finds. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/study-medicare-coverage-limits-put-seniors-vision-needs-at-risk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, can be either acute or chronic. Today, unlike in years past, it’s also largely preventable. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/types-of-hepatitis-and-treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patients feel providers do not adequately address concerns about the cost of cancer treatment, which can heighten anxiety during an already stressful time. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/breast-cancer-patients-report-heavy-financial-toll-of-treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The workhorse of the digestive system, the liver performs 500 functions that help keep the body healthy. Learn more about this essential organ. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/what-does-the-liver-do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing how to address and treat a child’s headache can help a patient (and parent) feel better. A new Mott poll examines how families approach the issue. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/what-to-do-when-your-child-has-a-headache. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out what’s truth and what’s fiction when it comes to the causes of liver disease. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/what-causes-liver-disease-five-myths-dispelled Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rapid rise in liver deaths highlights new challenges in treatment and prevention despite gains in fighting hepatitis C, researchers say. For more information on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/alcohol-related-cirrhosis-deaths-skyrocket-young-adults Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new Michigan Medicine clinical trial — now enrolling participants — hopes to determine how weight loss prior to pregnancy affects maternal and fetal health. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/will-weight-loss-before-conception-make-mom-and-baby-healthier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has them, but not all moles are the same. How to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor. To learn more about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-check-your-moles-for-signs-of-skin-cancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t let sharp blades or flying debris dampen your summer with a trip to the emergency room. Follow these safety guidelines instead. To learn more about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/9-essential-lawn-mower-safety-rules-to-know-before-you-mow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many children may snore at some point in their lives, but in some cases, it is a habitual problem that requires treatment. To learn more about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/signs-your-childs-snoring-should-be-taken-seriously Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.