Extreme heat can be dangerous - especially to people with certain health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Brad Uren shares tips for weathering extreme heat.

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Additional Resources:

How to protect your baby from the dangers of hot weather

5 hot weather tips that could save an older adult’s life

CDC: Heat and Medications – Guidance for Clinicians

Video: Who's most at risk of heat-related health issues?

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*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.

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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 those who are not.

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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-sharing provisions that all states must soon enact.

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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:

Michigan OPEN

Michigan OPEN: Kratom Definition & Clinical Management Guide

Michigan OPEN: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Michigan OPEN: Kratom 101

Michigan OPEN: Kratom, Aggression and Psychosis

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The findings position VGLL3 as a promising novel treatment target for the pregnancy-related condition. Read the full article on Health Lab.

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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 website.

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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.

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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 website.

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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.

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Resources

• 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988, text any word to 988, or use their webchat
• Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988, or text any word to 838255 
• LGBTQ+ youth hotline: Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386, text the word START to 678678, or use webchat
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org
• Eating disorders: Call the Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1-866-662-1235, or visit their website
• Disaster survivors: Call or text the National Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, or visit their website. 
• Urgent/Ongoing support: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text NAMI to 62640 or visit NAMI online
• 988 Safety Plan PDF
• NAMI Crisis Preparation
• NAMI Wellness Recovery Action Plan 
• Michigan Crisis Resource Directory
• CCBHC Locator
• FindTreatment.gov
• U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention
• Extreme Risk Protection Order Info & Toolkit

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