Kevin Joy
Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.
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Toddler’s Port Wine Stains Inspire ‘Purple Polka Dot’ Procession, Pride
An unpreventable birthmark, many port wine stains can be managed with laser treatment. How one family is doing so — and educating others in the process.
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What Happens When You Get a Concussion — and What Happens Next
When a concussion is suspected, you may be unsure of what to do next. Learn more about concussions, and why proper management is crucial.
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Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea: New Guidelines Help Doctors Decide
Dive into the updated best practices for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea and learn how they can help doctors better recommend treatment for each sleep apnea patient.
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The Faces of Transplant: How Organ Donation Saved Their Lives
Organ donors have a unique ability to help. Meet some Michigan Medicine transplant patients who are thriving thanks to the generosity of others.
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7 Facts Everyone Should Know About Becoming an Organ Donor
Learn more about the importance of registering as an organ donor, how simple registration is and more common organ donation questions answered.
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What Parents Should Know About Giving Allergy Medication to Children
Learn how to treat your child's seasonal allergy symptoms, including tips for giving allergy medication to kids, from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
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Removing a Teen’s Baseball-Sized Tumor a Team Effort
A rare, highly vascular tumor put one teenager through two intense surgeries. And its genetic link, U-M doctors discovered, also put his family members at risk.
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What Are the Best Self-Help Health Sites? Research Reveals a List
Online resources for weight loss, mental health and more concerns are commonplace. But which actually work? A new paper offers science-backed options.
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Walk Yourself to Better Health with These 6 Easy Steps
Read these tips for making walking exercise, and the health benefits that come with it, part of your normal routine.
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Two Ways to Have a More Comfortable Colonoscopy
Learn how Michigan Medicine doctors are taking steps to make crucial colonoscopy screening a little easier.
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Treatment for feeding disorder helps 3-year-old eat ‘like a champ’
With their young daughter unable to eat on her own, a family finds assistance — and, in time, sustenance — with the help of a special Michigan Medicine program.
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Are You at Risk for Fatty Liver Disease?
A condition linked to the death of pop star George Michael affects nearly one-third of Americans. How genetics and lifestyle factors play a role.
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Your Pediatrician vs. Urgent Care: What to Do When Your Child Is Sick
A sick kid can leave parents at a crossroads, unsure of how to act. Two MichiganMedicine pediatricians offer advice.
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Obey These 10 ‘Sleep Commandments’ for Healthful Zzz's
Following good habits before bedtime can reap big health benefits. The WorldSleep Society offers simple tips to improve your nighttime routine.
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Treating Postpartum Hernia: What New Mothers Should Know
Pregnancy can heighten a woman’s risk of a hernia. Here, a Michigan Medicine surgeon helps at-risk women navigate a plan of action.
