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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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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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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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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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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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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. Read the full article.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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