Health Lab Articles

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Rising food prices hit less-healthy older adults hardest, poll suggests

People over 50 are being hit hard by food cost inflation, but those in poor physical or mental health, and those with low incomes and less education, are being hit hardest.
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How to become a standardized patient

Critical for training future doctors, the program's director and an actual standardized patient discuss the benefits of the job.
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This molecule could be behind liver fibrosis

The finding opens the door for a possible treatment for many liver diseases.
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More older adults should be checking blood pressure at home

Only around half of those who have hypertension or conditions linked to blood pressure regularly monitor, but health care providers’ recommendations increase older adults’ monitoring at home.
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Living with sickle cell: From isolation to pursuing medical school, advocacy

Medical student shares journey with painful disease disproportionately affecting African Americans and why she wants to help others.
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Surgery for rare brain malformation detected in utero leads to uniquely talented tween

A newborn baby who underwent complex brain procedures grows to be a healthy young boy with a “heart of gold."
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How a single protein can slow down age-related hearing loss

Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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7 things to know about polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome – or PCOS – is a lifelong condition that may lead to long-term health risks including infertility. Yet, many people don’t know about it until they’re diagnosed.
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As health problems stack up, so do serious financial woes

Financial difficulties, including having debt in collections, being late with debt payments, and having a low credit score, rise along with the number of  chronic diseases and illnesses a person has.
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Young man paralyzed from the neck down makes strides toward independence

A diving accident took away much of Kanon McVicker’s independence, but complex nerve and tendon transfer procedures are helping him meet important
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New Crohn’s disease score improves monitoring among adults and kids

A new bowel scoring tool to evaluate Crohn’s disease is reliable, easy to use, and ready for clinicians to put into practice, according to study.
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Stopping aspirin when on a blood thinner lowers risk of bleeding, study finds

Talk to your doctor about whether taking aspirin can do you more harm than good.
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Fighting negative body image issues in kids and teens

2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance. 5 ways to nurture positive self-image and confidence in young people.
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ALS risk higher among production workers, those exposed to metals, volatile compounds on job

Michigan’s legacy industry and agriculture have led to persistent environmental exposures.
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Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?

Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.