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Philanthropy News

College of Pharmacy alum advances U-M Medical School addiction research

Grateful for support that help launched his career in pharmacology research and drug development, Tom Macek, Ph.D., has made a gift to the University of Michigan Medical School to advance addiction research.
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Health Lab Podcast

Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause

To celebrate Health Lab’s 10 year milestone, Health Lab recently hosted its the first Health Lab Live Show, which brought a Health Lab article to life by interviewing experts on stage in front of a live audience. Here, John Randolph, M.D., a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Michigan Medicine, discusses hormones, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, menopause and so much more.
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Health Lab

A tragedy and a trial shine a spotlight on new moms’ mental health

The Lindsay Clancy trial shines a spotlight on postpartum psychosis and other forms of perinatal mental health issues; treatment and education are vital and available
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Health Lab

What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?

The United States Drug Enforcement Agency proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH products could remove synthetic opioids from the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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Health Lab

Are 988 and other mental health crisis lines missing people over 50?

Many people over 50 aren't aware of the 988 mental health crisis line, though some are aware of other crisis lines, suggesting an opportunity to increase awareness and use.
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Health Lab

Rx Kids linked to reductions in preterm births and low birthweights, fewer NICU admissions

A pregnancy and postnatal cash prescription program in Flint Michigan has been linked to improved birth outcomes including reduced rates of low birthweight, preterm birth and NICU admission.