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