More articles about: Wellness and Prevention
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Older Adults with Cerebral Palsy Need More, Receive Less Physical Therapy for Painful Medical Conditions
The findings reveal a significant burden on a clinically underserved population.
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COVID Vaccines and Kids: 20 Things to Know
As COVID vaccines become available to children ages 12-15, experts answer parents’ top questions about COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents and teens.
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Adults Unmasked: What That Means for Unvaccinated Kids
Until kids 12 and under can get vaccinated against COVID-19, what are the rules for them wearing masks and social distancing?
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Vast Under-Treatment of Diabetes Seen in Global Study
Diabetes care should include medication to reduce blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure, and counseling on diet, weight and exercise. But few people in developing nations receive all of this.
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Nearly 3% of Americans Take Immune-Weakening Drugs that May Limit COVID Vaccine Response
Many are taking steroids that could increase risk of COVID-related hospitalization, researchers say.
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Stop Procrastinating on These Key Health Checks
If you put them off because of the pandemic, now’s the time to get them scheduled.
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Splinting is the Latest Trend to Help Eliminate Constipation
TikTok helped vaginal splinting go viral. A doctors explains how this simple constipation relief method works, and when you may need to see a doctor.
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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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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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Michigan Health Lab Turns 5
A thank you to the readers, and look back at the most read story of each year since our launch five years ago.
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6 Things to Do When Visiting the Emergency Room
Follow these preparation steps from an emergency medicine physician to make your visit go smoothly. 
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Most Young People Eager for COVID-19 Vaccine, Poll Shows
Teens and young adults are increasingly eager to get vaccinated against coronavirus but a minority, including many Black teens, express the same vaccine hesitation as older adults.
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Virus is ‘Not Done with Us’: Latest COVID Wave Fills Beds, Hammers ER Workers
A variant is spreading and more young Michiganders are being hospitalized, pushing the system’s limits.
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Epidemic of Firearm Injury Spurs New Wave of Research
Firearm injuries and deaths, from mass shootings to suicides, are a public health epidemic, but research on gun injury and death has lagged. New injury prevention studies could change that.