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Each week on the Health Lab podcast, we share cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Visit the Health Lab website where you can check out all of our content and subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Transcripts for each episode of Health Lab are linked in the episode descriptions. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on <a href="htt
Unknown Host hosts Health Lab, a science show with 527 episodes published.
Note: This article originally ran on September 18, 2020 and was updated on January 8, 2025 and July 16, 2026. Today on Health Lab, we re-releasing an episode about wildfires and how to protect your lung health in poor ai
An obesity expert welcomes new Medicare option for access to effective weight loss medication, and shares the new program’s limitations. Read the full article on Health Lab. Episode Transcript For more on this story and
Extreme heat can be dangerous - especially to people with certain health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Brad Uren shares tips for weathering extreme heat. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website. Episod
Extreme heat can be dangerous - especially to people with certain health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Brad Uren shares tips for weathering extreme heat. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website. Episod
*This episode first aired in January 2026. A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure. Episode Transcript For more
*This episode first aired in January 2026. A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure. Episode Transcript For more
People over 50 are growing older in a very different environment for LGBTQ+ people than the one they grew up in. Now, a new University of Michigan poll looks at what that means for both people over 50 who are LGBTQ+, and
People over 50 are growing older in a very different environment for LGBTQ+ people than the one they grew up in. Now, a new University of Michigan poll looks at what that means for both people over 50 who are LGBTQ+, and
A new U-M report shows that individuals, hospitals and primary care clinics all experienced positive impacts in the first decade of Michigan's Medicaid expansion, but the report also raises concerns about the cost-sharin
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. Read the full article on Health Lab. Resources: Michig
The findings position VGLL3 as a promising novel treatment target for the pregnancy-related condition. Read the full article on Health Lab. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Heal
This episode first aired in May 2025. Many people have them, but not all moles are the same. In this episode, learn how to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor. You can read the full article on our
A University of Michigan infectious disease expert shares their insights into the latest hantavirus outbreak and answers questions about common concerns. Read the full article on Health Lab. Episode Transcript For more o
Note: This episode first aired in October 2025. A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions. Read the full article on our
Today on Health Lab, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab. *Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm. Episode
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.
Note:This is a re-release of a previously released episode from 2025. Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease. A pediatrician offers parents 6 ways to combat
Note: A previous version of this episode first aired in February 2025, and was updated in March 2026. In this episode, a top infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the mea
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 s
Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells. Read the full article here. Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to
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