Health Lab Articles
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For Adolescents, Pre-Pregnancy BMI Directly Linked to Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain
Specific messaging and resources are needed to promote healthy weight gain during pregnancy for young mothers, a new study suggests.
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5 Tips for Better Sleep (Counting Sheep Not Required)
Improving your sleep quality isn’t just a dream. Consider these easy five tips for better sleep from a Michigan Medicine sleep specialist.
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5 Signs You Could Be at Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Learn more about the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and how to determine if you need to see a sleep medicine professional.
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Why One Pain Specialist Hasn’t Prescribed an Opioid in 10 Years
Opioids for chronic pain don’t work for most people. Watch this video of a pain management specialist explaining why doctors should consider alternatives to opioids for pain management.
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When Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) is Right for Angina
For some heart failure patients, a treatment known as EECP is a beneficial option, but it requires a commitment.
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Drug Use Drops After ER Visits Used as ‘Teachable Moments’
In a randomized controlled trial, a brief talk with a counselor helped ER patients reduce drug misuse, and a “virtual therapist” on a tablet also showed promise.
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Opioids Before Surgery Mean Higher Costs, Problems More Likely Afterward
Research suggests that patients and physicians should be aware of opioid use before elective operations such as hysterectomy and bariatric surgery.
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Want a Better Surgical Outcome? ‘Train’ Like an Athlete
Simple prep steps can help some surgery patients recover more quickly. A Michigan Medicine-developed plan mirrors how athletes ready for competition.
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How ‘Training’ Patients for Surgery Shortens Hospital Stays and Saves Money
Athletes prepare for competition well in advance. Surgical patients, a Michigan Medicine team asserts, ought to do the same.
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Why Daylight Saving Time Could Increase Your Heart Attack Risk
The number of heart attacks rises the Monday after daylight saving time, a Michigan Medicine study found. Interrupted sleep may be the culprit.
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Help Scientists Uncover New Insights into Childhood Brain Development
U-M is recruiting parents and children for a unique opportunity: paid participation in a national study of healthy brain development.
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A Sleep Expert’s Shut-Eye Setback: Join Dr. Goldstein’s Challenge
Even sleep specialists have a hard time turning off the smartphone at night. One neurologist is challenging herself to get her habits in line — and you can join in.
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Support Without a Cancer Diagnosis: Helping People at Risk Find Comfort
Learn more about how people with a genetic predisposition to cancer can benefit from support groups as much as cancer patients, but options for the former group are limited.
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Can Math Help Explain Our Bodies — and Our Diseases?
A new mathematical model aims to combine the “beauty” of mathematics with biology to set the stage for future discovery.
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Surgery vs. Polypectomy: Weighing the Risks and Benefits
Colon polyp removal has traditionally meant surgery, but in some cases endoscopic polypectomy is now an option.
