Kevin Joy
Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.
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Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between urgent care and ER and find out where to go when you need treatment for colds, fevers, broken bones, burns, infections and more.
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Ripple Effect: How Hurricanes and Other Disasters Affect Hospital Care
Learn how natural disasters affect hospital systems, including why hospitalization rates increase and the impact of stress on patients and healthcare workers.
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The Real-Life ‘Walking Dead’: Binge-Watching Can Make You a Zombie, Study Finds
Learn how watching too much television can negatively effect your sleep and overall health, and get tips for binge watching responsibly from Michigan Medicine.
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‘Not Sandbox Teamwork’: Class Teaches True Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
When students of medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and social work carry out patient care via group simulations, a new understanding of one another’s roles results.
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Parents’ Top 10 Children’s Health Concerns (and How to Handle Them)
Learn which health and safety issues parents are most concerned about and get advice for addressing cyberbullying, internet safety and more with your kids.
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A Missing Link in Cancer Clinical Trials: Diverse Populations
Clinical trials for new cancer treatments are most effective when a diverse group of patients participates. Michigan Medicine wants more patients to get involved.
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6 Tools to Help Prevent Depression in College Freshman
A 2016 study found that 12% of college freshman are frequently depressed. Learn how to prevent depression in college students with these six tips from U-M.
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Ascending aortic aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve disease: a golfer’s recovery
Surgery for an aneurysm led to the discovery of a second heart condition, prompting the patient to educate his large extended family.
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How to Visit a Loved One Who Is Dying: a Caregiver and Patient’s Tips
Visiting a terminally ill loved one can be scary and uncomfortable. Get advice for visiting and comforting someone who is dying from a caregiver and patient.
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Why Does Pulmonary Hypertension Cause Shortness of Breath?
Catching one’s breath after mild or no activity could be a sign of a rare but serious condition affecting the body’s ability to circulate oxygenated blood to the heart.
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Lyme Disease: the Symptoms and Stages You Need to Know [Infographic]
Find everything you need to know about lyme disease, including the signs and symptoms of lyme disease at localized and disseminated stages.
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Don’t Get Burned by These 8 Sunscreen Mistakes
Avoid common sunscreen mistakes with these 8 tips for properly using sunscreen, including how to pick an SPF, when to apply it and how much sunblock to use.
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Lead in Baby Food: How Parents Can Reduce the Risk
A new report found that lead is present in one-fifth of baby foods and other products for young children. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician shares advice.
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Surgeon’s Annual Mission Trip Brings New Smiles to Hundreds
A Michigan Medicine surgeon has spent 20 years helping kids in Colombia — with no sign of slowing down. The effort shows U-M’s commitment to global service, he says.
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Make Sure Your Teen Has Had These 4 Lifesaving Vaccines
Most parents know the value of vaccinations for their children, but some fail to keep up in later years. A Michigan Medicine physician offers a reminder.