Health Lab Articles
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.