Health Lab

By Michigan Medicine Podcast Network

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 Unive

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How many episodes does Health Lab have?

The podcast currently has 463 episodes available.

Health Lab episodes:

November 01, 2024 Re-Release: What health care concerns matter most to older adults this election?
All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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4min
October 25, 2024 Growing numbers of diabetic retinopathy in kids
Research highlights alarming rates of diabetic retinopathy; an ophthalmologist shares what to know.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

For the latest in health research and information, subscribe to our weekly newsletters.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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October 18, 2024 The “chemical nudges” approach to chronic pain
In this episode, you will get to hear Dr. Boehnke, in his own words, talk about his experiences, and the “chemical nudges” approach to chronic pain; reframing the role of medications in chronic pain management, and why solely relying on pain relievers “disempowers patients, clinicians and the drugs themselves.”

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

To learn more about Dr. Boehnke's research on cannabis and psychedelics, check out this episode of one of our sister podcasts, The Fundamentals.

For the latest in health research and information, subscribe to our weekly newsletters.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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10min
October 11, 2024 New study finds steep increase in ED visits for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and shows persistent maternal health disparities
Findings suggest significant increase in emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy over 14 year span.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

For the latest in health research and information, subscribe to our weekly newsletters.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4min
October 04, 2024 The need to raise awareness about pulmonary rehab for COPD patients
Michigan claims data reveals underuse of an effective intervention.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4min
September 27, 2024 Re-Release: Worry and anxiety is impacting falling asleep for kids
This episode first aired in June 2024.

Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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8min
September 20, 2024 Re-Release: New research launched to address health disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia
This episode first aired on May 31, 2024.

A $5.6 million grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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7min
September 06, 2024 It’s back to school season for viruses too
What to know about the uptick in B19 and other respiratory illnesses expected to have a comeback in colder seasons.

Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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August 30, 2024 How mental health policy aimed at increasing access has impacted new moms
A recent study finds that after two major health policy shifts aimed at increasing access to care, slightly more pregnant and postpartum women with depression or anxiety received psychotherapy.

Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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6min
August 23, 2024 What health care concerns matter most to older adults this election?
All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top.

Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQs about Health Lab:

How many episodes does Health Lab have?

The podcast currently has 463 episodes available.

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