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 these bugs. Read the full story on Health Lab.

Episode Transcript

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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 measles vaccine for adults and children. Read the full article here.

Episode Transcript

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

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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. Read the full article here.

Episode Transcript

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

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Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells. Read the full article here.

Episode Transcript

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Parents support CPR and AED training, but readiness varies, according to national poll. Read the full article here.

Episode Transcript

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The contraceptive method growing in popularity could be an option for you. Read the full article here.

Episode Transcript

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Analysis of in vitro fertilization policy plans offers a better picture of what kind of access patients actually have. 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 our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

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Ragweed pollen levels correlated with worse chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms. Read the full article here.

Episode Transcript

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In an age of telehealth, portal messages and direct-to-consumer care, experts come together to create testing and treatment algorithms that reduce antibiotic resistance risk for UTI's. Read the full article here.

Episode Transcript

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Two studies showed similar disparities for different heart procedures. Read the full article.

Episode Transcript

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