Health Lab Articles

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Ageism and health: Study shows close link

Nearly all older adults have experienced some forms of “everyday ageism,” but those with more health concerns had higher rates
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A decade later, some veterans find it hard to breathe

Exposure to burn pits, sandstorms and other hazards could cause lung damage—but proving it is difficult.
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Viral proteins key to tumor model in mice

Researchers have figured out how to create a mouse model of a rare but fatal skin cancer, a scientific discovery 10 years in the making.
Four gender-diverse people sitting in chairs at doctor’s office in vibrant color against a background of grey, each wearing the colors of a gender identity pride flag. From left to right, the gender identity flags represented are; transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer and gender fluid.
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Putting gender inclusion into practice

Affirming a patient’s gender is something every health provider can do, even if gender medicine isn’t their specialty. Experts offer easy, actionable tips clinicians can use to make their practices more gender inclusive.
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Medical cannabis programs see four-fold enrollment increase between 2016 and 2020

Researchers say the trend has been driven by new medical cannabis laws, expanded qualifying conditions and increased enrollment nationally.
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Children in remote school faced more sleep, behavior and social challenges

Researchers compare experiences between Michigan families whose children were in-person, remote or hybrid school a year after the pandemic began.
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Transgender college students report higher rates of sleep, mental health concerns

Study finds transgender college students are 2-3 times more likely to be diagnosed with sleep disorders, depression and anxiety, and have 3-4 times higher likelihood of suicidal behavior.
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Listening to young people could help reduce pandemic-related harms to children

Kids say they have felt ignored amid policy responses to the pandemic that seemed more focused on the fates of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues than keeping schools open and safe.
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COVID-19 vaccine incentives get mixed reception from young people

Vaccine incentives have been used to encourage COVID-19 vaccination and could be used in other immunization campaigns. A study looks at youth attitudes.
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Doctors across state borders

Telehealth between providers and patients in different states: Medicare data show impact of temporary pandemic telemedicine rules.
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Opioids: 4 ways to reduce harm, overdose and death

Experts share tips for individuals, clinicians and community members to improve how to address substance use disorders and save lives.
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The history of physician burnout

A second-year medical student traces the origins of physician exhaustion and proposes several innovative solutions to the pervasive problem.
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A post-surgical nightmare turned ‘miracle’

Doctors say the results would have been catastrophic had the then 4-year-old received heart surgery elsewhere.
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Researchers partner with community to improve firearm safety, reduce injuries

The University of Michigan partners with residents from Upper Peninsula county to create a new firearm safety education program.
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A hand surgeon, a child and a brand new thumb

A young patient shares how a special surgeon “gave me a thumb and helped my hand get all better.