More articles about: Community Health
doctor talking to patient
Health Lab
Videos teach inclusion and caring for transgender patients
How instructional videos for staff are helping transgender patients feel ‘safe, accepted and welcomed.’
 Rainbow of images of children and teacher wearing masks in classroom
Health Lab
Back to school during the delta surge: 8 things parents should know
As the COVID pandemic continues, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist weighs in on the top tips for going back to school during delta.
 Women sitting on toilet holding stomach and a roll of toilet paper
Health Lab
Leaky bladder? The problem might be in your head
Research suggests that, for many women, a simple change in thinking could dramatically improve bladder control.
 people in oval shapes and on teal background
Health Lab
Opioid lawsuit payout plans overlook a vital need
Pain management care and research that's focused on smarter use of addictive drugs.
 woman standing mask in pink shirt outside
Health Lab
Immunocompromised people make up nearly half of COVID-19 breakthrough hospitalizations
An extra vaccine dose may help.
 parents masked looking worried and waving to kids in masks going on yellow bus
Health Lab
COVID influences families’ back to school worries
 As kids prepare to go back to school, COVID concerns, academic gaps and a repeat of virtual school top families’ worries.
 pink and green background with black sketched talking heads with masks on and covid white particles flying around
Health Lab
Masks and the delta variant
Do masks work against the delta variant? If you’re vaccinated, do you need to wear a mask? As the COVID pandemic continues, CDC mask wearing guidance adapts to current conditions.
 pregnant woman getting vaccine with doctor with masks on
Health Lab
New prenatal care guidelines emerge from COVID
For the first time in almost a century, experts release new pregnancy care recommendations that focus on tailoring care to individual patients.
 figure walking away in red circle and tons ahead in green circles
Health Lab
What the Delta variant means for COVID-19 spread and vaccines
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is more transmissible and can cause breakthrough infections even in vaccinated people, but what does it mean practically for the vaccinated and unvaccinated, the immunocompromised and kids?
 brain colorful drawing active symbols represented inside on white background
Health Lab
A game-changer for mental health: Sports icons open up
Olympic sports stars speaking up about depression, anxiety and mental health challenges, reducing stigma and helping younger athletes know how and when to seek help.
 teal microscopic cell prostate cancer
Health Lab
Genomic test could help predict aggressive disease in men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer
An analysis of patient data from across Michigan found scores from the Decipher Biopsy test independently aligned with outcomes.
 Mother with child and doctor receiving the Covid vaccine orange background
Health Lab
Parents split on whether to vaccinate younger kids against COVID
3 in 4 parents say their child’s doctor will influence their decision about getting kids vaccinated against COVID, but many haven’t had the conversation.
 Detroit city skyline
Health Lab
Concern about safety is main reason many Detroiters aren't getting vaccinated
A University of Michigan survey reveals more.
 athlete boy in white shirt and red shorts on red track goggles medal
Health Lab
4 Olympic-themed activities for kids to try
Get ready to cheer for red, white and blue with these child-friendly games and crafts.
Health Lab
‘You’re not bulletproof’: 50-year-old COVID survivor urges caution, vaccination after nearly dying from virus
She was healthy and active until COVID-19 put her ‘right on the edge’ of death.
  • …
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
    •