Best Michigan Medicine Department of Communication Podcasts (2024)

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It’s back to school season for viruses too 7:42

7d ago7:42

7:42

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 Un…

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How mental health policy aimed at increasing access has impacted new moms 5:31

14d ago5:31

5:31

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…

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What health care concerns matter most to older adults this election? 3:37

21d ago3:37

3:37

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 …

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Re-Release: The 3 S's of Seizure First Aid 5:07

28d ago5:07

5:07

This episode first aired in October 2023. For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help. Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode…

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Re-Release: Managing Chronic Pain for Patients with Long COVID 3:19

1M ago3:19

3:19

This episode first aired on March 15, 2024. Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID. Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is…

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Simplifying the low-FODMAP diet to help manage IBS 3:32

2M ago3:32

3:32

Researchers try to simplify the low-FODMAP diet in hopes of making it easier for patients to follow without sacrificing effectiveness. 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 medica…

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Re-Release: Breakthroughs in Personalized Medicine for Rare Kidney Disease 2:13

2M ago2:13

2:13

This episode first aired on 5/3/24. The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas. 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…

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Addressing health care inequality 6:38

2M ago6:38

6:38

An expert on racial and ethnic differences in health care and health outcomes offers recommendations as part of a national committee. 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…

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Re-Release: Period Poverty and the Need to Make Menstruation Products Easier to Access 5:25

3M ago5:25

5:25

This episode first aired on April 26, 2024. A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”. 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 Co…

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Worry and anxiety is impacting falling asleep for kids 7:25

3M ago7:25

7:25

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

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Re-Release: Study Shows Medical Marijuana Use Decreased in States with Legalized Recreational Use 3:01

4M ago3:01

3:01

This episode originally aired on April 19, 2024. The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016. 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 i…

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New research launched to address health disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia 6:32

4M ago6:32

6:32

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

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Presenting: The Fundamentals 35:07

4M ago35:07

35:07

Today on Health Lab, we are sharing an episode of The Fundamentals, another podcast from the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network that just launched its second season earlier this month. On this episode of The Fundamentals: "Cannabis and psychedelics: stigmatized substances or powerful therapeutics?" Dr. Kevin Boehnke talks about cannabis, psychedelic…

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Re-Release: Study finds bipolar disorder surpasses smoking in mortality risk 8:01

4M ago8:01

8:01

This episode originally aired on January 12, 2024. A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed. 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 …

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Re-Release: Access to Plan B coincides with a drastic decrease in emergency contraception-related ER visits, study shows 4:02

4M ago4:02

4:02

This episode first aired on February 16, 2024. U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception. 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 Departmen…

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Breakthroughs in Personalized Medicine for Rare Kidney Disease 2:13

5M ago2:13

2:13

The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas. 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 Pod…

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Period Poverty and the Need to Make Menstruation Products Easier to Access 5:25

5M ago5:25

5:25

A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”. 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 academ…

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Study Shows Medical Marijuana Use Decreased in States with Legalized Recreational Use 3:01

5M ago3:01

3:01

The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016. 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 …

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Re-Release: How AI is helping to predict death and complications after heart procedures 3:23

6M ago3:23

3:23

This episode first aired on January 19, 2024. It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought t…

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Re-Release: A smart watch that could help your heart 3:15

6M ago3:15

3:15

This episode originally aired on December 15, 2023. The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring. 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…

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Managing Chronic Pain for Patients with Long COVID 3:19

6M ago3:19

3:19

Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID. Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID. 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 Dep…

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Investigating How Dermal Injections Impact Aging Skin 1:53

7M ago1:53

1:53

A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging. 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…

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Re-Release: New Research on Gender-Affirming Testosterone and Fertility 4:00

7M ago4:00

4:00

This episode first aired on 11/10/23. Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents. 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 ac…

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Re-Release: Saying Goodbye to UTIs 7:02

7M ago7:02

7:02

This episode first aired on 12/8/23. Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good. 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 t…

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Access to Plan B coincides with a drastic decrease in emergency contraception-related ER visits, study shows 4:02

7M ago4:02

4:02

U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception. 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 ac…

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Re-Release: Increased Travel Barriers Make it Harder to Access Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth 3:27

7M ago3:27

3:27

This episode first aired in July 2023. Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you …

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Re-Release: A new pill for postpartum depression 4:34

8M ago4:34

4:34

The fast-acting pill, paired with psychosocial treatment, offers a comprehensive treatment plan, but price concerns remain. 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 fo…

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Re-Release: The Importance of Keeping Your Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy 4:54

8M ago4:54

4:54

This episode first aired on September 22, 2023. Oral care is important, and your prenatal care should involve a trip to the dentist. 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 …

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How AI is helping to predict death and complications after heart procedures 3:23

8M ago3:23

3:23

It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of C…

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Study finds bipolar disorder surpasses smoking in mortality risk 8:01

8M ago8:01

8:01

A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed. 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 t…

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The parallel market of hemp-derived alternative cannabis products, and the potential harm they pose 3:57

9M ago3:57

3:57

A lack of regulation around CBD, Delta-8 and other cannabinoids could open up consumers to harm. 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 Michiga…

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Re-Release: What DNA Can Tell Us About Dog Evolution 3:10

9M ago3:10

3:10

This episode first aired on September 8, 2023. The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics. 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…

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Re-Release: It's COVID Vaccine Season, Time to Get Your Shot 3:02

9M ago3:02

3:02

This episode first aired on October 6, 2023. It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season. 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 ce…

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A smart watch that could help your heart 3:15

9M ago3:15

3:15

The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring. 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 o…

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Saying Goodbye to UTIs 7:02

10M ago7:02

7:02

Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good. 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…

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Re-Release: Could Prostate Cancer Drugs Help Fight COVID Infections? 2:57

10M ago2:57

2:57

This episode first aired on 9/1/23. Researchers look into a drug called proxalutamide as a potential therapeutic for the coronavirus. 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…

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A new pill for postpartum depression 4:34

10M ago4:34

4:34

The fast-acting pill, paired with psychosocial treatment, offers a comprehensive treatment plan, but price concerns remain. 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 fo…

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Re-Release: How Ants Weed Their Underground Fungus Gardens 4:26

10M ago4:26

4:26

This episode was first released on July 7, 2023. Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals. 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 med…

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New Research on Gender-Affirming Testosterone and Fertility 4:00

11M ago4:00

4:00

Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents. 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 Universi…

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Re-Release: A Recent Study Shows Overwhelmingly Positive Responses from Patients Years After Having Gender-Affirming Mastectomies 2:27

11M ago2:27

2:27

This episode first aired in August 2023. A study seeks to determine post surgery outcomes from patients. 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…

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Spreading Access to STI Healthcare for Partners 3:59

11M ago3:59

3:59

A study explores how to better provide resources to sexual partners of those with STIs. 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…

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The 3 S's of Seizure First Aid 5:07

11M ago5:07

5:07

For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help. Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought …

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Re-Release: Health Disparities May Be Why Trans People Have a Higher Rate of Hospital Admission After Visiting ER 2:33

11M ago2:33

2:33

*This episode first aired on 6-23-23. Researchers find higher hospital admission rates among nonbinary people, with a high proportion experiencing a chronic condition or mental illness. Visit our website for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communi…

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It's COVID Vaccine Season, Time to Get Your Shot 3:02

12M ago3:02

3:02

It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season. 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 L…

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Re-Release: Using AI to Combat Cancerous Brain Tumors 4:04

12M ago4:04

4:04

This episode originally aired on 7-14-23. Researchers hope it will improve diagnosis and treatment, as well as clinical trial enrollment. 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 med…

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The Importance of Keeping Your Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy 4:54

12M ago4:54

4:54

Oral care is important, and your prenatal care should involve a trip to the dentist. 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 La…

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Re-Release: Iron and Mental Health 6:15

1y ago6:15

6:15

This episode was originally published on 6/30/23. As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety and more may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or take supplements. 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 Co…

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What DNA Can Tell Us About Dog Evolution 3:10

1y ago3:10

3:10

The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics. 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 …

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Could Prostate Cancer Drugs Help Fight COVID Infections? 2:57

1y ago2:57

2:57

Researchers look into a drug called proxalutamide as a potential therapeutic for the coronavirus. 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 Michig…

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