Patricia DeLacey

Contributing writer for Health Lab.

Patsy Delancy
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A rare genetic condition with an even rarer treatment
Doctors try to improve one four-year-old’s life and other patients like her
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Social media use is a double-edged sword for teens. What can caregivers do?
In the wake of a Surgeon General’s advisory, experts offer tips for families of teens and tweens
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What you can do now to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Three experts share knowledge on Alzheimer’s prevention, treatment and research
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How a high-fat diet may alter the gut microbiome and lead to peripheral nerve damage
But Michigan Medicine-led research suggests that the gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live in our guts, may serve as this link between a high-fat diet and metabolic and nerve health.
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Health policy needs data. How can researchers help?
Tips and advice for translating health research findings into relevant, timely and compelling information
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What parents should know about eating disorders
Michigan Medicine experts talk about what parents should know about eating disorders.