Johanna Younghans Baker

Editor-in-Chief, Health Lab

(She/Her)

Baker oversees Health Lab, Michigan Medicine's online health and research publication. She has spent most of her career working within the communication departments of several major academic medical centers in New York, Boston and now Michigan. She also handles media relations for allergy, dermatology, nephrology and urology. Contact: [email protected]

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Why your seasonal allergies may be worse this year

A Michigan Medicine allergist explains why allergy seasons are getting harsher and how to treat symptoms.

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Study doubles number of genetic signals for psoriasis

A large genome wide association study (GWAS) of psoriasis identifies new susceptibility variants that underlie this common, yet enigmatic, skin disease.

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Recurrent UTIs? A gentamicin bladder instillation may be the answer

Recurrent UTIs can be a relentless battle for some, and also dangerous given how many antibiotics can be used. A leading expert on gentamicin bladder instillations discusses the lesser-known treatment that can get these infections under control.

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12 stories from 2024 worth a second look

Health Lab writers selected 12 stories for you to read from 2024 that are worth revisiting before kicking off a brand-new year.

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What you need to know about prostate cancer

A urologic oncologist answers questions about prostate cancer.

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The truth about penile implants

Erectile dysfunction is a common issue in the United States, but most people aren't aware of a penile prosthesis being a potential, life changing, option.