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Health Lab
A Michigan Medicine nursing coworker becomes her new friend, and colleagues, surrogate.
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Health Lab
One mother balances between her severe aortic stenosis, her son in the NICU and her six kids
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Health Lab Podcast
Threefold difference between lowest rate of severe childbirth complications in Utah compared to highest in D.C.
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Health Lab
A new study suggests that inducing labor at 39 weeks for low-risk pregnancies may not reduce the risk of C-sections or improve outcomes.
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Health Lab
Research finds life-threatening birth experiences among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity.
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Health Lab
In a new study, newborn drug testing inequities remained similar after recreational legalization of cannabis, overall test positivity rates for THC increased
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Health Lab
Rural residents have lower rates of continuous health insurance before, during and after pregnancy compared to those in urban cities
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Health Lab
For some women, it’s more than just premenstrual symptoms.
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Health Lab
Despite symptoms, the diagnosis often comes painfully late.
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Health Lab Podcast
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, a new study suggests. Researchers suggest potential factors behind the increase could include societal de-stigmatization of sexual assault as well as changes in how emergency medicine providers code for it, and the increasing prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S.
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Health Lab
To address persistent racial disparities and inequities in maternal health in Black and low-income communities, centering the patient voice is key.
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Health Lab Podcast
Have you heard about period underwear? The new technology makes periods easier and more comfortable to manage, but are they right for you? An OB-GYN shares 5 facts to know before buying a pair.
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Health Lab
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, study suggests.
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Health Lab
Pads, tampons and menstrual cups aren’t alone anymore. Period underwear has become not only mainstream, but a favorite among people who menstruate. An expert answers five common questions about this popular menstrual product.
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Health Lab
Pregnancies entail a myriad of changes to your body, with your feet being no exception.