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‘Why I Became a Nurse’
Nurses share why they chose to go into nursing and how they dealt with the unique challenges the pandemic presented.
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Nursed Back to Health
Olivia Goff was diagnosed with cancer twice before age 21. But she kept her goals in sight, eventually becoming a nurse on the same floor she received treatment.
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Study Suggests Path to Blocking Common Genetic Driver of Lung Cancer
Stopping the interaction between KRAS and the protein AGO2 slowed tumor growth in mouse models.
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Even Small Health Insurance Bills May Cause Healthy Low-Income People to Drop Coverage
Requiring cost-sharing of people in Medicaid expansion programs just above the poverty line leads to adverse selection, Michigan study finds.
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Mother Knows Best
Doctors, midwives and nurses share what they like best about being a mom, what it means to help women become mothers and top advice they share with new parents.
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Long Haul COVID in Kids
A new clinic focuses on children and teens who experience lingering symptoms after COVID, including respiratory issues, fatigue and joint pain
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Patient Support Programs for Painful Conditions May Reduce Opioid Use
Study in people taking a biologic drug for autoimmune diseases shows association of patient support programs with reduced chance of starting opioid pain medicines or continuing on them.
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A Radiologist’s Return: Lessons Learned After a 14-Year Hiatus
She made her comeback. Now she wants to help change the culture of medicine.
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The Forecast for COVID Vaccines for Kids
What parents can expect with vaccine rollouts among adolescents and younger children over the next few months and year.
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The Visuals Behind the Stories
A curated collection of some of the most eye-catching images that helped define some of the Michigan Health blog articles over the last five years.
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Golden Oldies: 5 Health Stories You Should Still Read
Although the blog has covered countless topics, readers continue to show some classics, even years later, remain relevant as ever.
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Pandemic Worsened Many Older Adults’ Mental Health and Sleep, Poll Finds, But Long-Term Resilience Also Seen
Many older adults say the pandemic has affected their mental health, including depression, anxiety and sleep problems. But most say they would be willing to seek care if they needed it.
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Science and Research Through a Visual Lens
Illustrations play an instrumental role in conveying medical innovations and discoveries in our stories. Look back at 5 of the most memorable ones.
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Study Reveals the Gateway to Conscious Awareness
Researchers find out how some sensory information breaks through to conscious experience.
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Michigan Health Lab’s 5 Most Viewed Stories May Surprise You
From bathroom breaks to physician fashion trends, some interesting stories continue to rise to the top of readers’ searches.