Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.
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Families occasionally struggle to decide whether to have their child’s adenoids removed. A Michigan Medicine pediatric otolaryngologist explains the procedure.
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Fitness shouldn’t feel forced. If you’re stuck in an activity rut, try these four science-backed ways to rethink exercise.
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Learn more about what it takes to get into med school, including medical school interviews, strong testing scores, and other tips from Michigan Medical School faculty.
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These trained professionals work to prevent and treat injuries during practice and competition and can assist in a variety of other situations.
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Six things to know about live liver donation, and how a live liver transplant is a growing form of transplantation for patients with liver disease.
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Get the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation for how much caffeine a teenager can have and learn about caffeine's undesirable side effects on teens.
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Get the latest information on bicuspid aortic valve disease, including causes, risk factors, treatment approaches and life expectancy from Michigan Medicine.
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A quick and painless test designed to detect heart problems has benefits and shortcomings. And deciding who should get it also remains a subject of debate.
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Even though suicide warning signs aren’t always clear, universal or from a single cause mental health experts still say certain behaviors shouldn’t be ignored.
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Most concussion patients heal in a short amount of time. Those who don’t could benefit from a specialized plan to address both physical and mental health.
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Learn how to reduce your risk for pneumonia after open heart surgery with these preventative tips from a Michigan Medicine researcher who has studied the connection between heart surgery and pneumonia.
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As temperatures warm up, parents should refresh their knowledge of pool safety. These 6 tips from Michigan Medicine will help promote water safety for kids all summer.
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Past research has shown that very young kids gain no educational benefit from handheld devices. A new study finds they might even hinder development.
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An unpreventable birthmark, many port wine stains can be managed with laser treatment. How one family is doing so — and educating others in the process.
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When a concussion is suspected, you may be unsure of what to do next. Learn more about concussions, and why proper management is crucial.