Health Lab Articles

Graphic of a heart with atrial fibrillation
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Medication Adherence a Problem in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Study shows atrial fibrillation patients are struggling with anticoagulant medication adherence. Learn why Afib patients are not taking their blood thinners.
List of the best cancer fighting foods
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Shop Smart to Fight Cancer with This Grocery List

Some of the best cancer fighting foods include fresh produce, whole grains, and fiber. Check out our cancer fighting food list and the cancers they help prevent.
Microscopic image of glioblastoma multiforme
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Immunotherapy, Gene Therapy Combination Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma

Study shows immune checkpoint blockade in addition to gene therapy could help treat gliomas tumors. Learn more about the study on a potential glioma treatment
Students learning how to perform CPR
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New Michigan Law Could Save 400 Lives a Year

New Michigan law requires high schools to teach hands only CPR & AED usage. Learn about the Michigan CPR bill & how it will help people during cardiac arrest.
Foods that are restricted in many elimination diets
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Can an Elimination Diet Help You Lose Weight?

U-M nutrition expert discusses elimination diets and weight loss. Learn why calorie restriction is more important to weight loss than restricting food groups.
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Low FODMAP Diet Recipes

To help you get started with the Low FODMAP diet, Michigan Medicine provides recipes that only include low FODMAP ingredients.
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Congestive Heart Failure — and a Transplant — ‘a Gift and a Wake-Up Call’

Patrick, a 29 year old received a congestive heart failure diagnosis in 2004. Hear about his congestive heart failure treatment journey & heart transplant story.
Tori and her three children walking to school
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5 Things I Wish I Knew at the Time of My Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Tori has been living with a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis for three years. See her advice for coping with a cancer diagnosis and tips for navigating cancer care.
Holiday cheers with fireworks
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New Year’s Cheer, Without Hurting Your Heart

During the holidays, remember the negative effect of alcohol on the heart. See the recommended alcohol intake & learn why you feel dizzy after drinking alcohol.
Beverly on a walk with her husband after receiving sacroiliac injections
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Getting Her Life Back: ‘Absolute Care’ in Sacroiliac Joint Pain Treatment

Sacroiliac joint pain treatment at the U-M Back and Pain Center helped Beverly get her life back. See how sacroiliac injections helped manage her back pain.
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After Catheter Ablation for Afib, Recovery — and a Return to the Water

A U-M doctor suffering from an arrhythmia, intermittent atrial fibrillation, received a catheter ablation. See how the procedure helped his irregular heartbeat.
A medical student discussing his scholarly concentration
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Med School ‘Minors’ Gain Momentum, Fostering Future Doctors’ Passions

Scholarly concentrations allow medical school students to choose an additional focus like global medicine or health policy. Learn about U-Ms Paths of Excellence.
Tara and Nicholas Kristock and a pile of donated fleece blankets
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Turning Fleece Blankets into ‘Armor’ for Sick Kids

Donated fleece blankets help hospitalized kids stay warm and encouraged. Learn more about fleece blanket armor and how to get involved with Fleece & Thank You.
A patient considering a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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Study Finds ‘Striking’ Use of Double Mastectomy

One in six early stage breast cancer patients choose double mastectomy. Learn about unnecessary bilateral mastectomy and why patients choose to have it.
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Twin Sisters Survive a Lethal Bond, Then Laser Surgery, in the Womb

Pregnant mother of twins suffered from twin to twin transfusion syndrome & received in utero fetal therapy from a U-M maternal-fetal specialist. See their story.