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Finding resources for parents of children with PDA can provide useful tools and help with addressing behavioral challenges.

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An expert update on vaccinations needed this Fall. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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As concern grows about online chatbots and mental health, an expert cautions about potential risk to already-vulnerable people, especially teens and young adults. Read the full article on the Health Lab website.

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It may seem odd to talk about end-of-life planning at this time of year. But seizing the opportunity while the family is together can save heartaches and misunderstanding later. Read the full article.

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Medical experts are urging continued hepatitis B vaccine birth doses for newborns. This recommendation is based on decades of data showing that policies put in place for hepatitis B vaccines that have long been the status quo are estimated to have prevented one million hospitalizations and 90,000 deaths. Read the full article.

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It’s important to look at all options and get some form of health coverage. Free unbiased help is available. Read the full article.

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Today on Health Lab we're bringing you something a little bit different - an expert FAQ with a U-M Health urologist answering common questions about vasectomies.

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ALOX15 loss, which is common in colorectal tumors, impairs the cancer-preventative effects of fish oil. Read the full article on Health Lab.

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The recent study shows the biggest job gains were seen among low income adults with serious health problems whose health improved over time. Read the full article on Health Lab.

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In Michigan, laws affecting how children ride in cars will align with guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read the full article on our website.

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A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions. Read the full article on our website.

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A study of those prescribed benzodiazepines or antipsychotics after hospice enrollment highlights two hospice policy issues. Read the full article on our website.

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A recent Michigan Medicine-led study finds a link between chronic illness and higher food insecurity rates for children, even after accounting for income and other factors. Visit our website for the full article.

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Today on Health Lab, we’re exploring Medicaid: What it is, what it does, and 10 things that U-M researchers have learned about Medicaid and its impact. Visit our website to read the full article.

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More on Medicaid research from the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI):

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This week on Health Lab, we showcase a recent study that examines the trends in use of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, HIV-prevention medication. suggest more effort is needed to boost consistent use. Read the full article on our website.

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ADHD affects about 1 in 11 children. An expert shares how parents can recognize the signs and support success in and out of the classroom. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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An expert update on vaccinations needed this Fall. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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A study finds that fewer than half of children with sickle cell disease covered by Michigan Medicaid received dental services. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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In this re-release episode, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab.

*Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm.

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Study finds vaccinating every person over 65 would actually save the U.S. money, while vaccinating all younger adults would be a reasonable investment. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease. A pediatrician offers parents 6 ways to combat these bugs. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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Smartphones are powerful tools—but for tweens and teens, they also come with some unique risks. From disrupting critical sleep cycles and fueling constant notification overload to exposure to harmful online content, phones can take a toll on kids’ mental health. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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Research highlights alarming rates of diabetic retinopathy; an ophthalmologist shares what to know. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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A recent poll shows that 1 in 5 parents report struggles with toilet training their kids, highlighting many of the challenges and anxieties families face during this major developmental milestone. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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Today on Health Lab, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab.

*Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm.

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This episode first aired on March 7, 2025.

CSREs are conducted after a veteran screens positive for potential suicide risk, as part of the VA's ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide. In the ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a study identifies key factors that predict whether veterans who received a Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation, the standardized suicide risk assessment implemented nationally in the Veterans Health Administration, will go on to die by their own hands.

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Did you know that fighting the urge to pee could rewire your brain, and not in a good way? A neuro-urologist and pelvic reconstruction specialist explains. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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Extreme heat, especially in places that don't experience it often, can be dangerous - especially to people with certain health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Brad Uren shares tips for weathering extreme heat.

You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.

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Today on Health Lab, we highlight how to treat seasonal allergies, and why allergy seasons are getting more severe. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.

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This week on Health Lab, we showcase a recent study that examines the trends in use of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, HIV-prevention medication. suggest more effort is needed to boost consistent use. Read the full article on our website.

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This episode originally aired in March 2025.

An expert shares 10 things you should know about your health costs right now. Read the article on Health Lab.

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Virtual appointments improve access to care for adults with low incomes, including those living in rural areas.

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Many people have them, but not all moles are the same. In this episode, learn how to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor. You can read the full article on our website.

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Today on Health Lab, we’re exploring Medicaid: What it is, what it does, and 10 things that U-M researchers have learned about Medicaid and its impact. Visit our website to read the full article.

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More on Medicaid research from the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI):

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This episode first aired in January 2025.

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.

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Figuring out the secrets of planarian worms' immortality could lead to insights about aging for mammals, including people. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.

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Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a national poll suggests.

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This episode first aired in February 2025.

Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention. Infectious disease specialists from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Visit the our website for the full story.

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This episode originally aired in December 2024.

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.

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An expert shares 10 things you should know about your health costs right now. Read the article on Health Lab.

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A new national poll on children's health shows that less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu, 2 in 5 parents wish the government was doing more to prevent a bird flu outbreak and only 1 in 3 parents have taken action to protect their family against it. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.

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CSREs are conducted after a veteran screens positive for potential suicide risk, as part of the VA's ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide. In the ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a study identifies key factors that predict whether veterans who received a Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation, the standardized suicide risk assessment implemented nationally in the Veterans Health Administration, will go on to die by their own hands.

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Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention. Infectious disease specialists from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Visit the our website for the full story.

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This episode first aired on May 31, 2024.

Grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.

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Researchers have found that self-sampling is equally reliable to speculum exams for HPV screening in people aged 25 to 65. Visit our website for the episode transcript, and click here to read the full article.

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Today on Health Lab, a public health professor publicly shares her personal fibroid journey, addressing racial disparities for Black patients. Visit our website for the full article.

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For people with erectile dysfunction, penile prosthesis surgery provides a safer, and more successful treatment option, than you might think. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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.

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Precautions are crucial — even lifesaving — when feeding guests with dietary restrictions. Simple strategies can help avoid issues at the dinner table.

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Note: This article was originally published on Nov. 30, 2017 and updated on November 15, 2024. 

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This episode first aired on 8/30/24.

A recent study finds that after two major health policy shifts aimed at increasing access to care, slightly more pregnant and postpartum women with depression or anxiety received psychotherapy.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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This episode first aired on February 16, 2024.

U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception.

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All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top.

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Research highlights alarming rates of diabetic retinopathy; an ophthalmologist shares what to know.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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In this episode, you will get to hear Dr. Boehnke, in his own words, talk about his experiences, and the “chemical nudges” approach to chronic pain; reframing the role of medications in chronic pain management, and why solely relying on pain relievers “disempowers patients, clinicians and the drugs themselves.”

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Findings suggest significant increase in emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy over 14 year span.

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Michigan claims data reveals underuse of an effective intervention.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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This episode first aired in June 2024.

Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children.

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This episode first aired on May 31, 2024.

A $5.6 million grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.

Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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What to know about the uptick in B19 and other respiratory illnesses expected to have a comeback in colder seasons.

Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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A recent study finds that after two major health policy shifts aimed at increasing access to care, slightly more pregnant and postpartum women with depression or anxiety received psychotherapy.

Visit Health Lab to read the full story.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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This episode first aired in October 2023.

For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help.

Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures

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This episode first aired on March 15, 2024.

Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID.

Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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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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This episode first aired on 5/3/24.

The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas.

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An expert on racial and ethnic differences in health care and health outcomes offers recommendations as part of a national committee.

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This episode first aired on April 26, 2024.

A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”.

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Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children.

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This episode originally aired on April 19, 2024.

The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016.

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A $5.6 million grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.

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Today on Health Lab, we are sharing an episode of The Fundamentals, another podcast from the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network that just launched its second season earlier this month.

On this episode of The Fundamentals: "Cannabis and psychedelics: stigmatized substances or powerful therapeutics?" Dr. Kevin Boehnke talks about cannabis, psychedelics, and the increasing body of evidence for their legitimization as therapeutics.

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U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception.

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The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas.

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A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”.

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The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016.

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It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion.

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For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help.

Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures

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This episode originally aired on December 15, 2023.

The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring.

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Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID.

Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.

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A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging.

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This episode first aired on 11/10/23.

Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents.

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This episode first aired on 12/8/23.

Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good.

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U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception.

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Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service.

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The fast-acting pill, paired with psychosocial treatment, offers a comprehensive treatment plan, but price concerns remain.

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This episode first aired on September 22, 2023.

Oral care is important, and your prenatal care should involve a trip to the dentist.

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It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion.

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A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed.

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The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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A lack of regulation around CBD, Delta-8 and other cannabinoids could open up consumers to harm.

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The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics.

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It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season.

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The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring.

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