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“Reverse trick-or-treating” brings Halloween spirit to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Thanks to donations from the Spirit of Children, kids at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital are getting in the spooky spirit this Halloween season.
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Health Lab
What it’s really like to give blood
Tips and advice for people donating blood for the first time or after a long time away from giving blood.
News Release
Mott to host live Q & A on COVID vaccines for kids under 12
University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital experts will answer questions about the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 during a live Q & A session on Friday, Oct. 29.
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Health Lab
Biased tech could determine who gets life saving therapy
Racial bias in pulse oximeter readings has dire consequences for patients with darker skin. Study shows Black patients critically ill with COVID-19 were three times less likely to receive life saving ECMO treatment than their lighter skinned counterparts
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Michigan Answers Podcast
Michigan Answers: Questions About Weight Loss
Endocrinologist Amy Rothberg, M.D. joins us to talk about weight loss and the most commonly searched questions about weight management.
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Health Lab
Is it safe to trick-or-treat this Halloween?
Is it safe to trick-or-treat this year? A pediatrician shares her top three tips for a COVID-safe Halloween in 2021.
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Health Lab
Researchers find promising new approach to stop intestinal problems caused by immune cells
New research suggests gastrointestinal diseases caused by immune system T cells could be mitigated by bolstering a common enzyme.
News Release
Donate blood at the Big House during the largest blood drive at U-M — and save a life
After a year of pandemic pivoting, the largest single-day blood drive on the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus is returning to its signature location at Michigan Stadium.
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Health Lab
Why you need the flu vaccine this year more than ever
Here’s why experts say you should get it now.
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Health Lab
Transplants for alcohol-related liver inflammation surge during pandemic
The increased number of deceased donor liver transplants related to alcoholic hepatitis — up more than 50 percent over predicted numbers — was associated with rising alcohol sales.
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Health Lab
Apple Watch Study provides an unprecedented look at the health status of a diverse patient population
Participants from the University of Michigan Health-led research range in age, race and health conditions.
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Health Lab
Patients with rare scleroderma have deadlier organ damage, despite getting standard treatment
Researchers say it’s a sign that more targeted therapies are needed for the vulnerable patient population.
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Health Lab
Dealing with perimenopause? 7 things to know
Perimenopause is like puberty in reverse; easy for some and difficult for others. But why the difference? A reproductive endocrinologist explains.
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Health Lab
Starting mammograms at 40 would reduce disparities in deaths for Black women
Researchers determined that biennial screenings beginning at this age could reduce breast cancer deaths by 57%.
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Health Lab
11 myths about COVID vaccines and kids
A pediatric infectious disease expert responds to frequently raised concerns about vaccinating kids against COVID.