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Health Lab

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Each week on the Health Lab podcast, we share cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Visit the Health Lab website where you can check out all of our content and subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Transcripts for each episode of Health Lab are linked in the episode descriptions. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is produced by the Michigan Medicin...

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Can "Death Perception" Impact Aging in Flies? 16.06.2023 2:25

Seeing the dead triggers R2/R4 neuronal activation, leading to reduced lifespans. Visit our website for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here . Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network ....

We're Changing Our Name! 09.06.2023 0:55

We'll still be your destination for news and stories about the future of health care, but moving forward, the Michigan Medicine News Break will now be called Health Lab . The content won't be changing - as always, each week we will continue to bring you cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories from Michigan Medicine. You can find all Health Lab articles on our webs...

The Fungus Among Us 02.06.2023 2:40

It’s currently impossible to predict what strains of C. albicans will cause infection. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple...

Re-Release: Keeping Kids & Teens Safe Around Fireworks 26.05.2023 4:34

Firework safety isn't just for the Fourth of July. A recent poll on children's health showed that 1 in 5 parents would allow kids to help set off fireworks, and some don’t consistently enforce sparkler safety rules, or keep a safe distance. Listen to today's episode for tips to stay safe around fireworks and sparklers. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be...

Re-Release: The Genetic Link Between AAA and FMD 19.05.2023 2:17

A recent study finds shared genetics between two inherited diseases of the arteries. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here . This episode originally aired in December 2022. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podca...

Does Consciousness Exist When Our Brains Are Dying? 12.05.2023 3:38

A study finds intriguing brain wave patterns in comatose patients who died following cardiac arrest. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break po...

Severe Maternal Morbidity Varies by State, Race & Ethnicity 05.05.2023 5:13

Threefold difference between lowest rate of severe childbirth complications in Utah compared to highest in D.C. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine Ne...

Re-Release: Fentanyl Overdose Awareness 28.04.2023 3:39

Community awareness is critical to preventing overdoses. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

New Gun Safety Laws in Michigan and the Importance of Safe Firearm Storage 21.04.2023 4:44

Firearm owners, parents of kids and teens, and loved ones of anyone at higher suicide risk should take immediate action to prevent injury and death. Visit our blog for the full story. Free firearm safety help available from U-M: Parents’ Guide to Home Firearm Safety Make your home suicide-safer Nine ways to prevent firearm tragedies near you Podcasts on firearm injury prevention topics Online lear...

Re-Release: How to Take a Pill 14.04.2023 4:29

This episode is a re-release. Pill swallowing can be a difficult skill to learn for kids and adults, and for some kids, it's a skill they need to learn at a young age. A child psychologist from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shares helpful tips for teaching your child how to swallow pills, and a short video tutorial can be found here . Visit our blog for the full story an...

Re-Release: Reducing Medication Risks for Nursing Home Residents 07.04.2023 3:45

The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast...

Why BORGs are bad for your liver 31.03.2023 3:40

A hepatologist weighs in on the new risky mode of consuming alcohol. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Ac...

Re-Release: Raising Awareness About PMDD 24.03.2023 4:11

For some people who menstruate, it’s more than just premenstrual symptoms.  Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts....

Re-Release: Gender-affirming therapy may help protect trans youth from sleep disorders 17.03.2023 2:59

A study finds those who had gender-affirming therapies were less likely to have sleep disorders, suggesting a possible protective effect. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google...

The Long-Term Effects of COVID After Hospitalization 10.03.2023 4:10

Many adults experience problems like coughing, chest pain, and fatigue 6 months after their stay. You can read the full story here . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher or wherever you list...

Is Vitamin D important? 03.03.2023 22:23

Vitamin D has been touted as a supplement that can prevent or treat all kinds of medical conditions. But further research has revealed that Vitamin D isn’t quite the cure-all it was thought to be. U-M Health Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Alternative Medicine Mark Moyad, M.D., M.P.H. , a renowned supplement expert who recently wrote an editorial explaining where we’re at in the Vitamin D landscape,...

Re-Release: Can We Slow Age-Related Hearing Loss? 24.02.2023 3:07

Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher or wherever y...

Fentanyl Overdose Awareness 17.02.2023 3:39

Re-Release: New Study Reveals Drastic Increase in ER Visits Related to Sexual Assault 10.02.2023 5:09

Content warning: This episode discusses research related to sexual assault. The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, a new study suggests. Researchers suggest potential factors behind the increase could include societal de-stigmatization of sexual assault as well as changes in how emergency medicine providers code for...

Studying The Relationship Between Pickle Juice & Muscle Cramps 03.02.2023 3:39

Liver experts examine the effects of pickle juice on both muscle cramping and quality of life. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher or wherever you listen...

Re-Release: How Obesity Treatment is Changing 27.01.2023 10:58

New primary care models, increased access to medications and surgery, and more clinical training may help more patients.  Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . This episode first aired in August 2022. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podc...

A pediatrician answers top questions about the bivalent COVID booster for kids 20.01.2023 8:00

A pediatrician answers top questions about the updated coronavirus vaccine authorized for children ages six months to six years. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts...

Gender-affirming therapy may help protect trans youth from sleep disorders 13.01.2023 2:59

Raising Awareness About PMDD 06.01.2023 4:11

Re-Release: Tips for Staying Healthy This Holiday Season 30.12.2022 4:53

Ahead of the New Year, we are sharing this re-release of 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings to celebrate safely. Visit our blog for the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network . You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Po...