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This episode first aired on March 7, 2025. CSREs are conducted after a veteran screens positive for potential suicide risk, as part of the VA's ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide. In the ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a study identifies key factors that predict whether veterans who received a Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation...

Did you know that fighting the urge to pee could rewire your brain, and not in a good way? A neuro-urologist and pelvic reconstruction specialist explains. Read the full story on Health Lab . Episode Transcript Links for resources mentioned in the episode: Society of Urodynamics Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction patient resources American Urological Association Urology Care Foun...

Extreme heat, especially in places that don't experience it often, 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...

Today on Health Lab, we highlight how to treat seasonal allergies, and why allergy seasons are getting more severe. You can read the full article on the Health Lab 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 in health research and information to your inbox each we...

This week on Health Lab, we showcase a recent study that examines the trends in use of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, HIV-prevention medication. suggest more effort is needed to boost consistent use. 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 receiv...

This episode originally aired in March 2025. An expert shares 10 things you should know about your health costs right now. Read the article on Health Lab . Episode Transcript Medicare & Medigap Switching Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare Special Enrollment Periods Medigap Open Enrollment Period Medicare Prescription Payment Plan "Extra Help" Medicare Program N...

Virtual appointments improve access to care for adults with low incomes, including those living in rural areas. 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 Net...

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 in health research and information to...

Today on Health Lab, we’re exploring Medicaid: What it is, what it does, and 10 things that U-M researchers have learned about Medicaid and its impact. Visit our website to read the full article . Episode Transcript More on Medicaid research from the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI) : Research on Medicaid by U-M faculty who belong to IHPI IHPI’s evalua...

This episode first aired in January 2025. As climate change continues, the growing number and intensity of wildfires creates more air pollution, leading to poor air quality being a more common occurrence in many areas. Most parents are concerned about children's exposure to unhealthy air quality, but may not know the steps to take to help keep kids safe during those conditions. Read the full artic...

Figuring out the secrets of planarian worms' immortality could lead to insights about aging for mammals, including people. You can read the full article on the Health Lab 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 in health research and information to your inbox...

Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a national poll suggests. 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...

This episode was originally published on Feb. 28, 2025 and updated on Mar. 26, 2026.  Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention. An infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Visit the our website for the full story . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, vi...

This episode originally aired in December 2024. IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages. In this episode, we cover a recent Health Lab article Q&A on IUDs with Dr. Monica Rosen of University of Michigan Health. For information about IUDs, visit the Bedsider Birth Control Support Network . Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for...

An expert shares 10 things you should know about your health costs right now. Read the article on Health Lab . Episode Transcript Medicare & Medigap Switching Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare Special Enrollment Periods Medigap Open Enrollment Period Medicare Prescription Payment Plan "Extra Help" Medicare Program Navigating Medicare: State Health Insurance As...

A new national poll on children's health shows that less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu, 2 in 5 parents wish the government was doing more to prevent a bird flu outbreak and only 1 in 3 parents have taken action to protect their family against it. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for oth...

CSREs are conducted after a veteran screens positive for potential suicide risk, as part of the VA's ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide. In the ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a study identifies key factors that predict whether veterans who received a Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation, the standardized suicide risk assessment...

Note: This episode was originally published on Feb. 28, 2025 and updated on Mar. 26, 2026.  Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention. An infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Visit the our website for the full story . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like...

This episode first aired on May 31, 2024. Grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations. Visit Health Lab to read the full story . 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 l...

Researchers have found that self-sampling is equally reliable to speculum exams for HPV screening in people aged 25 to 65. Visit our website for the episode transcript , and click here to read the full article . 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 t...

Today on Health Lab, a public health professor publicly shares her personal fibroid journey, addressing racial disparities for Black patients. Visit our website for the full article . You can find the episode transcript here . More Info: onWHARD Collaborative 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...

For people with erectile dysfunction, penile prosthesis surgery provides a safer, and more successful treatment option, than you might think. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the 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 res...

Lighting up cancer cells with biolasers. The technique overcomes the limitations of current cancer diagnostic tools. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the 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...

As climate change continues, the growing number and intensity of wildfires creates more air pollution, leading to poor air quality being a more common occurrence in many areas. Most parents are concerned about children's exposure to unhealthy air quality, but may not know the steps to take to help keep kids safe during those conditions. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click he...

Today on Health Lab, we share an article about wildfires and how to protect your lung health in poor air quality. Experts offer advice for living in hazardous ranges. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript . Resources: Check the air quality in your area in real time: AirNow.gov Build your own low-cost air purifier video tutorial For more informat...