Johanna Younghans Baker
Editor-in-Chief, Health Lab
(She/Her)
Baker oversees Health Lab, Michigan Medicine's online health and research publication. She has spent most of her career working within the communication departments of several major academic medical centers in New York, Boston and now Michigan. She also handles media relations for allergy, dermatology, nephrology and urology. Contact: [email protected]
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How to help kids swallow pills in 7 easy steps
A child’s health may depend on taking certain medications, and pill swallowing can be difficult even if you’re an adult. A pediatric expert walks through 7 how-to tips to help teach children to take pills.
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21 research takeaways from 2021
Researchers and clinicians at University of Michigan Health continued to make discoveries that advanced medicine, health and science in 2021.
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For better wellness in the new year, 10 articles to read
Health tips from University of Michigan Health experts to help you thrive in the new year.
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His shortness of breath signaled a deeper, underlying issue
A rare autoimmune disease, myositis, caused one man to need a double lung transplant. Now that he’s recovered, he’s back to his favorite activities once again.
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Why you need the flu vaccine this year more than ever
Here’s why experts say you should get it now.
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COVID-19 coverage
The latest stories from the Michigan Health and the Michigan Health Lab on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Golden Oldies: 5 Health Stories You Should Still Read
Although the blog has covered countless topics, readers continue to show some classics, even years later, remain relevant as ever.
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Michigan Health Lab’s 5 Most Viewed Stories May Surprise You
From bathroom breaks to physician fashion trends, some interesting stories continue to rise to the top of readers’ searches.
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Science and Research Through a Visual Lens
Illustrations play an instrumental role in conveying medical innovations and discoveries in our stories. Look back at 5 of the most memorable ones.
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The Visuals Behind the Stories
A curated collection of some of the most eye-catching images that helped define some of the Michigan Health blog articles over the last five years.
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Celebrating 5 Years of the Michigan Health Blog
A thank you to our readers, and a look back at the most read story of each year since our 2016 launch.
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Michigan Health Lab Turns 5
A thank you to the readers, and look back at the most read story of each year since our launch five years ago.
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COVID and the Heart
What clinicians want you and your loved ones to know.
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When COVID Strikes a Family
The coronavirus felt like a distant threat, until an entire family experienced it firsthand.
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Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It
A cardiology specialist weighs on what you need to know.
