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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.

In Michigan, laws affecting how children ride in cars will align with guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In Michigan, laws affecting how children ride in cars will align with guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions.

A study of those prescribed benzodiazepines or antipsychotics after hospice enrollment highlights two hospice policy issues.

In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M3 host Mohika Nagpal leads a conversation about the evolving role of gap years on the path to medical school. Mohika shares her own experiences working in a sleep medicine private practice and teaching at her high school. Eliyas Asfaw describes his consulting work during his gap year, and Siddhi Deshpande reflects on her Fulbright research fellowship in India. Together, they discuss how stepping away from an academic path offered new perspectives, practical skills and personal growth. They also offer advice on finding meaningful opportunities for listeners who are weighing a gap year or just curious about different routes to medicine.

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.

ADHD affects about 1 in 11 children – how parents can recognize the signs and support success in and out of the classroom.

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

Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease.m

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.

In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M3 host Mohika Nagpal leads a discussion with three University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) fellows as they share insights on balancing MD training and PhD research. Hannah Carter, Caleb Cheng and Philip Barrison talk about finding mentors, the structure of their weeks, and navigating the transition from classrooms and clinics to labs and research. They also share how they get involved in the MSTP community and other med school creative outlets—like the annual Smoker musical—that keep them grounded. Whether you're considering an MD-PhD or just curious about life as a physician scientist, this conversation offers helpful insights into the MSTP path.

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.

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 the Health Lab website.

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.