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Each week the Health Lab podcast shares cutting edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine. This content is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication.

All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional or personalized medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network.

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7-OH, kratom and the emerging public health crisis for sale across the country

A patient, his doctor and other experts warn of dangers of 7-OH, which is touted as a derivative of kratom and is widely available, but packs far more opioid danger.

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Could preeclampsia become a thing of the past?

The findings position VGLL3 as a promising novel treatment target for the pregnancy-related condition.

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An expert's view on hantavirus

A University of Michigan infectious disease expert shares their insights into the latest hantavirus outbreak and answers questions about common concerns.

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Serious disparities persist in maternal death rates in the U.S.

U.S. maternal death rates have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, but serious disparities persist. A recent study finds that the rate of maternal deaths in the United States disproportionately impacts Black women.

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Survey reveals new data that may help firearm injury prevention

A quick content warning: Today’s episode includes discussion about firearms and sensitive topics related to firearm injury prevention research. Listener discretion is advised. Seven percent of Americans have thought of shooting someone, but many either told someone, are open to giving their gun to someone for safekeeping, or didn’t have a firearm at the time.

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How rescuing dying cells may help preserve vision loss

Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells.

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