Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.
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Ages 9-12 are a pivotal time for your child's development. Get advice for teaching responsibility to your tween before they hit their teenage years from Michigan Medicine.
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Dermatologist explains how the most common treatments for severe acne, such as retinoids and birth control, fight breakouts and the risks with each approach
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A transparent and team-based approach helps identify problems and protect patients.
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The results suggest that supervised doses of peanut protein powder, increased over time, could help protect against the consequences of accidental allergen exposure.
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Strength and condition specialists in trainer roles map pathways to short and long term goals for athletes at all skill levels
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Parents (and doctors, too) might differ on when dental care should begin. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician explains why screening early is best.
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No doctor in training should be penalized for addressing his or her mental health, one U-M student says. How she and her school are working to change attitudes.
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What causes a heart attack? Discover twelve risk factors for a heart attack and find out lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk.
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What is a widowmaker heart attack? A Michigan Medicine cardiologist breaks down the symptoms, risk factors and treatment approach for this severe cardiac event.
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Under the new blood pressure guidelines, 100 million Americans have hypertension. Learn the causes of high blood pressure and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
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After being told skin damage from her severe acne couldn’t be reversed, a young woman sought answers — and found results — at Michigan Medicine.
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Storytime can provide more than entertainment; it’s a way to discuss difficult topics with your little ones. A Mott child life specialist shares several books that can help.
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Read about how a powerful protein inside the body, Jagged-1 can naturally repair bone injuries and assist with jump-start the process of bone injury healing.
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Young organ donors offer a key lifeline to other sick children in need. But misconception and fear can cloud the idea of donation, a new poll has found.
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The benefits of losing weight are documented in this latest study lead by a Michigan Medicine research investigator