Health Lab Articles

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Yes, You Really Do Need ‘Beauty Sleep’

It turns out beauty sleep is real and can impact the way you look. See the health benefits of sleep, what is considered proper sleep, & how to get beauty sleep.
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How to Prepare for a Baby with a Cleft Lip or Palate

Jane was born with craniofacial anomalies. See her journey through cleft lip & cleft palate treatments including cleft palate surgery & cleft lip surgery.
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Going Beyond Genetics Yields Clues to Challenging Childhood Brain Cancer

New research finds 80 percent of pediatric hindbrain ependymomas had reduced levels of H3K27me3. See how this discovery could help treat childhood brain tumors.
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Buckeye Fan Thankful for Treatment in ‘Enemy Territory’ After Cardiac Arrest

OSU fan with an abnormal heart valve suffered a cardiac arrest on a football field. Hear Olivia's story from AED treatment to receiving an ICD from U-M.
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Why Radiologists Should Make Their Practice More Personal

U-M survey suggests patients would like more contact with their radiologist. See why both doctor and patient benefit from more patient contact in radiology.
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Education Levels Could Be Indicator of Patients’ Dementia Risk

A new study suggests that dementia rates are dropping & education could be an indicator of dementia risk. Learn more about dementia risk factors and education.
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A Colon Polyp Primer: Know the Types and Your Risk Factors

Colon and rectal polyps occur in 25 percent of people 50 and older. Learn the different types of colon polyps, colon polyp symptoms, & colon polyp risk factors.
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Serving Teens with Special Diets: A Tricky Holiday Recipe

A C.S. Mott poll shows 1 in 6 parents say their teen has tried a specialty diet like gluten-free or paleo. See the poll results & dietary advice for parents.
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Study: Double-Digit Rise in Head Injuries After Michigan Helmet Law Repeal

Since the Michigan helmet law repeal in 2012, motorcycle head injuries are up 14% & skull fractures are up 38%. Get more information on the helmet law change.
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AHA 2016: New LVAD Design Shows Promise

New left ventricular assist device technology using magnets has shown to reduce pump thrombosis. Learn more about the HeartMate3 LVAD pump and clinical trial.
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Let’s talk Turkey: 6 safety pitfalls to avoid on Thanksgiving

A U-M emergency physician discusses Thanksgiving safety tips like avoiding burns and food poisoning. Learn how to avoid the most common Thanksgiving injuries.
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Gut Bacteria Eat Colon Lining When Starved for Fiber

U-M researchers have found that gut bacteria eats the colon lining in rats when fed a low-fiber diet. See how a lack of fiber can lead to colon infection.
A patient undergoing corneal cross-linking
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Corneal Cross-Linking Helps Maintain Sight with Corneal Disease

Corneal diseases like keratoconus can cause progressive vision loss if left untreated. Learn about U-M's corneal disease treatment called corneal cross-linking.
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Researching Proinsulin Misfolding to Understand Diabetes

Researchers are studying endoplasmic reticulum associated degradation & how it corrects proinsulin misfolding. Learn more about ERAD and MIDY diabetes research.
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Why Veterans’ Greatest Resources for Getting Mental Health Help Are One Another

Buddy-to-Buddy & PAVE are U-M peer-to-peer programs designed to help veterans improve access to mental health resources. Learn more about U-M veteran programs.