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Today on Health Lab, we highlight how to treat seasonal allergies, and why allergy seasons are getting more severe. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.

This week on Health Lab, we showcase a recent study that examines the trends in use of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, HIV-prevention medication. suggest more effort is needed to boost consistent use.

In this episode of the UMich Med Mosaic podcast, M1 host Mackenzie Kay chats with a trio of incredible M4 students, Julian Neshewat, Charlotte Jackson and Gabriela Ashenafi, just days before their medical school commencement ceremony. The conversation explores their paths and experiences at the University of Michigan Medical School with a particular focus on choosing a specialty. Gabriela talks about her journey to OBGYN, driven by her personal and family background. Julian shares the story of his late switch from a focus on Surgery to Radiology, sparked by his year off pursuing an MBA. Charlotte explains how she started out wary of Surgery, only to realize her passion for it after some reflection and experience. The group also shares advice for staying grounded and finding good mentors, while emphasizing the importance of following your own path in the world of medicine.

Virtual appointments improve access to care for adults with low incomes, including those living in rural areas.

Many people have them, but not all moles are the same. In this episode, learn how to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Harry speaks with leaders from U-M (Dr. Kelcey Stratton), Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (Dr. Whitney Begeman) and MHealthy (Karen Schmidt) about key mental health and well-being challenges in 2025. They explore how post-pandemic trauma, burnout, social isolation and workplace stress continue to impact health care professionals. The trio of guests share insights on practical tools like micro-breaks, peer support through the COMPASS program and nature-based practices from the NatureRx initiative. They emphasize the power of small, sustainable habits—like five-minute daily check-ins and better sleep hygiene—to boost resilience. Whether you're a caregiver, leader, or staff member, this conversation offers meaningful strategies for thriving in body, mind and spirit.

Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a national poll suggests.

Like many other mental health conditions, bipolar disorder is still quite stigmatized in our society. Stigma can play a significant role in how people living with bipolar disorder receive treatment and care, their education and careers, and many other aspects of daily life. For this episode, we’ll be tackling topics like medications, relationships, the workplace, and supporting a loved one. We’ll be hearing from Dr. Sagar Parikh, a psychiatrist in the Michigan Medicine Bipolar Disorder Clinic and professor of psychiatry and of health policy and management in the School of Public Health at UofM, and Michelle Yang, writer, activist, marketing project manager, and research participant with the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program.

Research into conditions like bipolar disorder cannot happen without the participation of hundreds of people who sign up for research studies and programs like the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program. In this episode, we’ll unpack wellness—how we define and measure it healthcare and research settings. We’re joined by Dr. Alexandra Vinson, assistant professor of Learning Health Sciences and co-lead of the Prechter Bipolar Disorder Learning Community. Stephanie Prechter, artist, philanthropist, a bipolar disorder research participant with lived experience and board member of the Prechter Program, and Dr. Sarah Sperry, director of the Emotion and Temporal Dynamics Lab and associate director of the Prechter Program.

Bipolar disorder is more than just mood swings. It’s a journey marked by intense highs of mania and debilitating lows of depression. But within this condition exist millions of people who live unique lives. Today, we're going to talk to three clinical and research experts from the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at Michigan Medicine to learn more about the science of bipolar disorder—diagnostics, genetics, and decision-making. We'll be hearing from Dr. Melvin McInnis, director of the Prechter Program, Dr. Paul Jenkins, associate professor of pharmacology and associate director of the Prechter Program, and Dr. Chandra Sripada, professor of psychiatry and philosophy.

Figuring out the secrets of planarian worms' immortality could lead to insights about aging for mammals, including people.

In today's episode of The Fundamentals, we talk with Dr. John Ayanian, director of the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. Dr. Ayanian's research explores underlying factors that contribute to persistent health disparities between minoritized groups and their white counterparts, as well as strategies for ending inequity in health care and improving overall health outcomes for everyone.

Recently, interest in psychedelic research has seen a resurgence, strengthened by better designed and controlled clinical trials and the use of neuroimaging, examining psychedelics' potential therapeutic use for PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and depression. On today’s episode, we talk with Dr. George Mashour, professor of anesthesiology and pharmacology and founder of the Michigan Psychedelic Center about using rigorous scientific methods to unlock the mysteries of psychedelics and investigate their potential as therapeutics.

Dana Habers, M.P.H., joined the Well-Being at Michigan Medicine podcast to discuss the pivotal role innovation played in improving both health care delivery and organizational well-being. Habers is Michigan Medicine’s chief innovation officer and chief operating officer of pharmacy services. In the conversation, Habers emphasized that innovation was about "magnificent problem solving," citing the successful rollout of COVID vaccines as a prime example of rapid, large-scale problem-solving within a complex health care system. Habers saw herself as a bridge between strategy and operations, focusing on scalable processes to solve diverse challenges. In her leadership role, Habers advocated for a culture that prioritized well-being by setting guiding principles for her team. She believed that when leaders modeled behavior and made decisions based on clear principles, it helped align efforts and reduced burnout. Habers also highlighted the importance of using AI to alleviate administrative burdens, allowing staff to focus on more rewarding aspects of patient care. For example, AI tools in pharmacies helped reduce the time spent on prior authorizations, enabling staff to spend more time assisting patients. Habers acknowledged the complexity of implementing AI in health care, balancing innovation with safety. Her team followed a cautious, rigorous approach, starting with smaller, low-risk projects to build a solid foundation for more advanced AI applications, like ambient clinical documentation tools, which helped providers document patient information more efficiently. Looking ahead, Habers was focused on creating a culture of belonging and inclusion at Michigan Medicine, alongside continuing innovation efforts. She believed that improving organizational well-being was crucial for both employee retention and patient care. The integration of AI, she argued, had to solve real-world problems while maintaining a strong focus on workforce sustainability. Ultimately, Habers envisioned a future where innovation enhanced both caregiver and patient experiences, benefiting the entire healthcare system.

This month on UMich Med Mosaic, we meet first-year medical students Santi Herrera Alzate and Ani Kamel from the University of Michigan Medical School. Both students, along with our host Mackenzie Kay, decided to pursue a medical degree after working in other health care-related roles. They share their compelling reasons for making this life-changing decision, their unique paths to medical school, and how their previous experiences have enriched their journey. Join us to hear their stories and learn more about making this career transition.