health lab Articles

gloved hand doing microplate samples
Health Lab

Study brings insight to kidney cancer with gene mutation

A study from clinicians and researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center reveals findings from over 800 clinical assays performed for kidney patients with MiTF family gene mutations.
little girl on beach
Health Lab

A rare genetic condition with an even rarer treatment

Doctors try to improve one four-year-old’s life and other patients like her
nasal spray
Health Lab

An adjuvanted intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 protects both young and old mice

A collaborative research effort led by the University of Michigan and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has resulted in a nasal vaccine adjuvant that stops infection in both young and old mice.
older woman holding glasses in lap
Health Lab

Study shows dementia more common in older adults with vision issues

A link between vision issues in older adults and an increased likelihood of dementia.
sperm purple glowing
Health Lab

Modifications to amino acids in sperm could be behind infertility

Researchers at the University of Michigan are now delving into the molecular-level details of sperm formation, with a particular focus on how abnormalities in this process might lead to male-factor infertility.
egg splat microwave
Health Lab

“Eggsplosions” and eyes don’t mix 

The social media trend  involving microwaving hard boiled eggs, then slicing them to explode, can be dangerous to your eyes experts say.
microscope
Health Lab

Targeting TAK1 protein to treat systemic sclerosis

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have identified a protein that may be a new target for treatment of systemic sclerosis.
older man on ground reading with child and card written out on right
Health Lab

Stem cell transplant helps treat scleroderma

A stem cell transplant at Michigan Medicine helps treat one patient with scleroderma and now they're sharing their experience with others.
map with different colors
Health Lab

Mapping the changing landscape of gender-affirming care for teens

Gender-affirming care for transgender teens is restricted or may be soon in 20 states; this has increased travel time to available clinics
woman checking watch orange shirt outside
Health Lab

Increased step count linked to better health for people with heart failure

Using these wearable devices, a study led by Michigan Medicine and the University of Missouri with Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute finds that taking more daily steps is associated improved health, including fewer symptoms and physical limitations, for people with heart failure.
two teenage women standing side by side and next photo woman holding knee
Health Lab

More and more young female athletes sidelined with ACL injuries

Experts examine why women are more likely to tear ACLs in certain sports as injuries plague the Women's World Cup.
drawing of pink brain and lines withering away blue background
Health Lab

Do you know what Moyamoya disease is?

Moyamoya disease is a rare condition that can cause blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and increase the risk of stroke. Learn more about this chronic disease from U-M Health’s neurologist and neurosurgeon as they explain more about how it is diagnosed and treated.
older couple ambulance
Health Lab

Dementia becomes an emergency 1.4 million times a year

People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia account for a large percentage of emergency visits by older adults, but some of those crises could be prevented.
barbie feet tippy toe pink lipstick
Health Lab

The Barbie feet challenge isn’t worth your Ken-ergy

A social media trend inspired by Barbie can cause pain and injuries if done for too long, says a foot expert at Michigan Medicine.
brain image
Health Lab

Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive

The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a Michigan Medicine study in a South Texas community finds.