Sarah Clark, M.P.H., from the Department of Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine, answers what fluoride is and why it supports healthy teeth.

Lighting up cancer cells with biolasers. The technique overcomes the limitations of current cancer diagnostic tools. For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

After nearly two decades of visionary leadership, Dr. Powel Kazanjian has officially stepped down as chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine. Learn more about him, his inspiration, interest in infectious diseases, medical career journey and proudest accomplishments.

If you’re looking to improve the balance of your favorite finger foods during Super Bowl, or any other festive time, try out these six simple, flavorful recipes by MHealthy, a University of Michigan wellness program.

ATRT are rare, aggressive tumors. A lot of research has been done in identifying their cause and there are good therapies available. However, more research needs to be done. This is a Q&A article to raise awareness about ATRT and highlight the current research.

First-year medical student Amanda Nwokeji shares her favorite part of the curriculum and how she's been able to pursue her passions by being involved with student organizations.

Save A Heart campaign to raise funds for congenital heart disease research and treatments.

Helen K. Morgan, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology and learning health sciences, has been appointed faculty chair-elect for women’s careers in the Medical School. The chair-elect is one of several new Medical School roles developed during the past year that focus on the advancement — and overall thriving — of women pursuing careers in academic medicine and science at Michigan Medicine. Morgan will become chair in January 2026, and after her term is complete, she will serve in an advisory role as post-chair in 2028-29

Two University of Michigan studies show how past policy decisions have affected older Americans with modest or low incomes.

In this episode, Matt and Lauren speak with Dr. Tiffany Kindratt whose research focuses on examining health outcomes among the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) population, a group that was – until recently – categorized as “white” by the US government despite. Evidence showing their health and lived experiences are different. We’ll get into a recent American Journal of Public Health article authored by Dr. Kindratt that that examines how cognitive difficulties differ among the MENA population when compared with other racial and ethnic categories.

Physician assistants at University of Michigan Health approve a collective bargaining agreement.

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.

A fellowship program to train Ghanaian colorectal surgeons has produced its first graduate and is expanding with continued support from Michigan Medicine and others.

What Professor of Pediatrics David Bradley started in 2022 has grown into a sustainable program, with the first trainee nearing graduation and others close behind in a growing pipeline.

As climate change continues, the growing number and intensity of wildfires creates more air pollution, leading to poor air quality being a more common occurrence in many areas. Most parents are concerned about children's exposure to unhealthy air quality, but may not know the steps to take to help keep kids safe during those conditions. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.