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Each week on the Health Lab podcast, we share cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication.

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.

Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network.

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Iron and Mental Health
As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety and more may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or take supplements. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
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Health Disparities May Be Why Trans People Have a Higher Rate of Hospital Admission After Visiting ER
Researchers find higher hospital admission rates among nonbinary people, with a high proportion experiencing a chronic condition or mental illness.
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Can "Death Perception" Impact Aging in Flies?
Seeing the dead triggers R2/R4 neuronal activation, leading to reduced lifespans.
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We're Changing Our Name!
We'll still be your destination for news and stories about the future of health care, but moving forward, the Michigan Medicine News Break will now be called Health Lab. The content won't be changing - as always, each week we will continue to bring you cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories from Michigan Medicine. You can find all Health Lab articles on our website, and transcripts for the podcast will be linked in each episode.
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The Fungus Among Us
It’s currently impossible to predict what strains of C. albicans will cause infection.
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Evidence of Conscious-like Activity in the Dying Brain
A study finds intriguing brain wave patterns in comatose patients who died following cardiac arrest. Read the full story here.
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