Health Lab Articles

A woman suffering from early stage breast cancer side effects
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Half of Breast Cancer Patients Experience Severe Side Effects

93 percent of early stage breast cancer patients experience cancer treatment side effects. See the survey results & common breast cancer treatment side effects.
A mother rewarding her child with the time in behavior technique
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Before Saying ‘Time Out,’ Praise Good Behavior with a ‘Time-In’

The time out and time in behavior techniques reward good behavior & correct bad behavior in children. Learn more about disciplining children & praising children.
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Pop-Up Eye Clinic in a Shipping Container Targets Underserved Communities

U-M researchers have designed an eye clinic in a shipping container. See how the ophthalmology container clinic is helping underserved regions with eye care.
Patient talking to her doctor about robotic hysterectomy
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Robot-Assisted Surgery Reduces Risk of Conversion to Open Surgery

UM study shows robotic surgery hysterectomy is less risky than laparoscopic hysterectomy. Learn more about robot assisted surgery & robotic hysterectomy.
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Life with Ulcerative Colitis: 4 Things to Know

Ulcerative colitis symptoms include cramps, diarrhea & rectal bleeding. Learn about ulcerative colitis treatment & diagnosis including common IBD symptoms.
The effect of repealing the ACA on rural hospitals
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Opinion: Rural America Could Be Most Harmed by Trump's Promise to Repeal Obamacare

Rural America could be most harmed by repealing the ACA. See the impact rolling back the medicaid expansion could have on rural health services & rural hospitals.
Anxiety exercises
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3 Easy Anxiety Relief Exercises You Can Use Anywhere

Experiencing anxiety symptoms? Learn how exercises like progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness and square breathing can provide anxiety relief.
The simulated blood vessels of a jugular vein aneurysm
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Jugular Vein Aneurysm Considered Extremely Rare but Treatable

Chitra was diagnosed with a jugular vein aneurysm that eventually ruptured. See her story and learn more about treating a ruptured external jugular varix.
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When Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms Mean Surgery, Teamwork Matters

How cross-system collaboration yielded a positive outcome for one bicuspid aortic valve patient — and what others can learn from his experience.
Low income families using the Double Up Food Bucks program at a farmers market
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5-Minute Chats in Waiting Room May Prompt Families to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

U-M study shows conversations in health clinics about the Double Up Food Bucks program can improve healthy eating habits for low income families on food stamps.
Sleep mask signifying the importance of sleep for achieving goals
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Want to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions? Get More Sleep

Achieving goals or keeping new years resolutions is easier with enough sleep. Learn the importance of sleep when trying to eat healthy or exercise more.
Graphic showing potential pancreatic cancer
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Study Challenges Potential Pancreatic Cancer Target

Study shows inhibiting the PDX1 protein stops pancreatic cancer growth, but makes the cancer more aggressive. Learn more about this pancreatic cancer treatment.
Watchman Implant or Blood Thinners for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
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Watchman vs. Blood Thinners: Alternatives for Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

The Watchman implant is an alternative to blood thinners for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treatment. Learn more about the Watchman implant for Afib.
Doctor and patient talking about breast cancer second opinions
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Most Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Don’t Get a Second Opinion

U-M study shows 90 percent of early stage breast cancer patients don't get a second opinion. See when cancer patients are most likely to get a second opinion.
A sick child staying home from school
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When Should Kids Stay Home Sick from School?

When is your sick kid too sick for school? See parent poll results of symptoms that keep kids home from school & learn when to keep your child home from school.