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This episode first aired on May 31, 2024. A $5.6 million 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 . The transcript for this episode can be found here . Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medici...

What to know about the uptick in B19 and other respiratory illnesses expected to have a comeback in colder seasons. Visit Health Lab to read 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 th...

A recent study finds that after two major health policy shifts aimed at increasing access to care, slightly more pregnant and postpartum women with depression or anxiety received psychotherapy. Visit Health Lab to read 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 acad...

All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top. Visit Health Lab to read 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 . You can...

This episode first aired in October 2023. For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help. Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care Visit Health Lab to read the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . Health Lab is brought to you...

This episode first aired on March 15, 2024. Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID. Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 , also known as long COVID. Visit Health Lab to read the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Depart...

Researchers try to simplify the low-FODMAP diet in hopes of making it easier for patients to follow without sacrificing effectiveness. Visit Health Lab to read 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...

This episode first aired on 5/3/24. The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas. Visit Health Lab to read 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...

An expert on racial and ethnic differences in health care and health outcomes offers recommendations as part of a national committee. Visit Health Lab to read 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 L...

This episode first aired on April 26, 2024. A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”. Visit Health Lab to read 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 m...

Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children. Visit Health Lab to read 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...

This episode originally aired on April 19, 2024. The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016. Visit Health Lab to read 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...

A $5.6 million 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 . 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...

Today on Health Lab, we are sharing an episode of The Fundamentals, another podcast from the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network that just launched its second season earlier this month. On this episode of The Fundamentals: "Cannabis and psychedelics: stigmatized substances or powerful therapeutics?" Dr. Kevin Boehnke talks about cannabis, psychedelics, and the increasing body of evidence for their l...

This episode originally aired on January 12, 2024. A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed. Visit Health Lab to read 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 i...

This episode first aired on February 16, 2024. U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception. Visit Health Lab to read 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 aca...

The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas. Visit Health Lab to read 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 . You can subscribe to Health Lab o...

A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”. Visit Health Lab to read 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...

The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016. Visit Health Lab to read 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 Michiga...

This episode first aired on January 19, 2024. It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion. Visit Health Lab to read the full story . The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here . The transcript for this episode can be found here . Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Co...

This episode first aired on 10/20/2023. For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help. Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care Visit Health Lab to read the full story . The transcript for this episode can be found here . Health Lab is brought to you b...

This episode originally aired on December 15, 2023. The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring. Visit Health Lab to read 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 Universi...

Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID. Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 , also known as long COVID. Visit Health Lab to read 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...

A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging. Visit Health Lab to read 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 . You can...

This episode first aired on 11/10/23. Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents. Visit Health Lab to read 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 Mich...