Health Lab Articles

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Physicians Less Likely to Vote in General Elections

A new study finds physicians and other health care professionals have different voting behaviors than other professions and the general public.
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Exploring a New Weapon Against COVID-19 Cytokine Storm

Researchers have created an experimental device that, instead of inhibiting inflammatory proteins in COVID-19 patients, changes the phenotype of circulating white blood cells, helping wean two patients off ECMO.
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How to Have a Safe Holiday Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Experts advise on how to celebrate without putting yourself, and your loved ones, at risk.
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New Cause of COVID-19 Blood Clots Identified

A new study reveals the COVID-19 virus triggers production of autoantibodies circulating through the blood, causing blood coagulation and clots in people hospitalized with the disease.
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11 Hidden Hardships Only Patients Understand, and Ways to Cope

A social worker shares coping strategies to help patients deal with the stress of health challenges.
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On Eve of Election, Young People Share Views on Healthcare and More

Pandemic and health issues are top of mind for the election, and changes to reproductive health funding are unpopular among people ages 14-24.
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Feeling Helpless as the Pandemic Continues? 26 Things You Can Do to Help

How to assist your community, neighbors, family and friends through the fall and winter.
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Teaching Medical Students How to Care for People with Disabilities

A recent paper found more than three-quarters of first-year medical students were more comfortable approaching patients with disabilities in clinical settings after completing an educational session.
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African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Disease at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization

Study reveals need for targeted efforts to reduce health disparities.
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Mask Resistance During a Pandemic Isn’t New – in 1918 Many Americans Were ‘Slackers’

The last pandemic killed around 675,000 people in the U.S. alone. Widespread acceptance of cloth face coverings could help to stop history from repeating itself today.
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6 Misconceptions About Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Two plastic surgeons address common misconceptions about breast reconstruction surgery, and answer commonly asked questions.
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Rivals Unite to Save Premature Baby with Recurrent Intestinal Perforation

A unique partnership helped one East Lansing family when their newborn needed multiple surgeries to save his life.
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Real-Time Overdose Tracking Helps Show COVID-19’s Effects

Opioid overdose deaths and uses of naloxone Narcan by first responders both rose during the peak COVID-19 months in Michigan.
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Done with 2020? Think 2021. Sign Up for Health Insurance Now

Open Enrollment for health insurance is a crucial time, even as the Affordable Care Act’s fate hangs in the balance.
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Still Working From Home? Try These 5 Tips To Improve Your Sleep

Feeling exhausted? You’re not alone. Good sleep can be hard to come by right now. Follow these six expert tips for better sleep, and better health.