November 4, 2021 ~ Flu vaccination levels in the State of Michigan are lower than they usually are at this time of year. What’s driving the reduction, and what are you risking if you don’t get it? Paul W. speaks with University of Michigan Medical School Professor of Family Medicine Dr. Pamela Rockwell, who says getting the flu shot this year is more important than ever.

October 28, 2021 ~ More and more kids are using social media apps, with use by younger kids rapidly increasing. How is this use psychologically affecting our children, and what should parents know about the impact? We ask University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Co-Director Sarah Clark about concerning results from a new Mott poll on kids and social media.

October 21, 2021 ~ Many who found themselves hospitalized or otherwise isolated from friends and family due to COVID-19 are experiencing psychiatric vulnerabilities, such as anxiety disorders, PTSD, and loneliness. Has the pandemic created a mental health epidemic in the U.S.? WJR’s Guy Gordon speaks with Michigan Medicine Endocrinologist and Neuroscientist Dr. Joanne Spencer-Segal to discover the scope of the problem, and what each of us can do to help those who are struggling.

October 14, 2021 ~ Michigan Medicine Critical Care Surgeon and Clinical Professor Dr. Gary Vercruysse talks with Guy Gordon about the severe nationwide blood and platelet shortage, the importance of having blood on-hand for surgeries, and what we can do to help. Catch "Michigan Answers" Thursday mornings at 6:49 a.m. on News/Talk 760 WJR.

October 7, 2021 ~ Michigan Medicine Clinical Health Psychologist Dr. Megan Riehl talks with Paul W. about the benefits of diaphragmatic deep breathing, which has been proven to provide relief to those with gastrointestinal conditions. Catch "Michigan Answers" Thursday mornings at 6:49 a.m. on News/Talk 760 WJR.

With health insurance open enrollment just around the corner, we look at the pros and cons of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). How do you get the most out of yours, and do you really need one? Paul W. asks Michigan Medicine Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Kullgren about who these programs make the most sense for, and how you can maximize the benefit. Catch "Michigan Answers" Thursday Mornings at 6:49 a.m. on News/Talk 760 WJR.

August 23, 2021 ~ University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Co-Director Dr. Gary L. Freed talks with Paul W. about a new poll that reveals some alarming trends in the eating habits of kids since the beginning of the pandemic.

September 9, 2021 ~ University of Michigan Health Senior Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer Tony Denton talks with Paul W. about how the economic upheaval of the past year-and-a-half have led to a dramatic rise in the need for food support. Learn how you can help, plus get details on Michigan Medicine’s annual Food Gatherers food drive.

September 16, 2021 ~ September is BOTH National Pain Awareness Month and National Recovery Month for substance use disorders, conditions that frequently co-exist given one often leads to the other. Paul W. Smith speaks with Michigan Medicine Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology Dr. Paul Hilliard and Michigan Medicine Strategic Advisor to the Chief Medical Officer Fiona Linn about the latest options available for treating and recovering from these chronic conditions.

September 2, 2021 ~ What worries parents and kids most about heading back to school during the COVID-19 delta variant surge? Paul W. speaks with University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Co-Director Sarah Clark about a new national poll on families' concerns, and the steps that can be taken to attend school safely.