Health Lab

Researchers look into a drug called proxalutamide as a potential therapeutic for the coronavirus. 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 Medicin...

Microwaving hard-boiled eggs is one of the latest TikTok trends that can harm your eyes. 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...

*This episode first aired on June 16, 2023. 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...

A study seeks to determine post surgery outcomes from patients. 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 subscr...

The vaccine could stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2 at the point of entry in the upper respiratory tract. 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 Med...

Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service. 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...

A social media trend inspired by the new film can cause pain and injuries if done for too long. 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...

Researchers hope it will improve diagnosis and treatment, as well as clinical trial enrollment. 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...

Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals. 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...

As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety and more may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or take supplements. 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. Heal...

Researchers find higher hospital admission rates among nonbinary people, with a high proportion experiencing a chronic condition or mental illness. 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...

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...