Lighting up cancer cells with biolasers. The technique overcomes the limitations of current cancer diagnostic tools. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.

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As climate change continues, the growing number and intensity of wildfires creates more air pollution, leading to poor air quality being a more common occurrence in many areas. Most parents are concerned about children's exposure to unhealthy air quality, but may not know the steps to take to help keep kids safe during those conditions. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.

Resources:

Check the air quality in your area in real time: AirNow.gov

Build your own low-cost air purifier video tutorial

For more information: Air Quality Index

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Today on Health Lab, we share an article about wildfires and how to protect your lung health in poor air quality. Experts offer advice for living in hazardous ranges. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.

Resources:

Check the air quality in your area in real time: AirNow.gov

Build your own low-cost air purifier video tutorial

For more information: Air Quality Index

For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional or personalized medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.

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Health Lab will be back with new episodes starting next week, but for now, please enjoy this re-release of our episode on viruses that are expected to have an uptick during colder seasons.

What to know about the uptick in B19 and other respiratory illnesses expected to have a comeback in colder seasons. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.

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IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages. In this episode, we cover a recent Health Lab article Q&A on IUDs with Dr. Monica Rosen of University of Michigan Health. For information about IUDs, visit the Bedsider Birth Control Support Network. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.

For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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This episode first aired on October 4, 2024.

Michigan claims data reveals underuse of an effective intervention. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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This episode first aired on July 26, 2024.

Researchers try to simplify the low-FODMAP diet in hopes of making it easier for patients to follow without sacrificing effectiveness. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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Expert offers strategies to help kids manage intense emotions as many parents report setting a bad example for anger management, worrying their child’s anger will cause problems. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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