Michigan Medicine News Break

About 48 million people fall victim to the unpleasant illness each year. Follow these 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/how-to-prevent-your-kids-from-getting-food-poisoning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A national study finds major variations in hearing aid use by race, income and education — but VA insurance coverage levels the playing field.To learn more about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/cost-coverage-and-more-drive-hearing-aid-inequality See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus a few tips to apply to your own menu.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/what-a-cardiologist-eats-daily-to-keep-her-heart-healthy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you have a family history of breast cancer, you may also be at higher risk of developing the disease. This knowledge can boost surveillance and prevention efforts. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/when-genetic-testing-for-breast-cancer-appropriate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A review of data from millions of U.S. births finds higher rates of dangerous delivery-related conditions in new mothers of color and those with certain underlying health conditions.. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/study-uncovers-disparities-life-threatening-birth-experiences See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New guidelines addressing adolescent mental health as part of primary care offer many benefits, a U-M expert says. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/why-pediatricians-should-screen-for-depression-young-patients See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Balancing family life and cancer care can be a challenge. A Michigan Medicine counselor offers advice for navigating the process. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/8-tips-for-coping-after-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doctors use an 11-point checklist to help determine if a person’s opioid use signals a deeper problem. Here’s what they look for.To learn more about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-spot-signs-of-opioid-addiction See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Awareness of genetic testing is low, a new study finds. But an interactive website can help newly diagnosed patients make informed decisions about the practice. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/decision-support-tool-boosts-genetic-testing-knowledge-breast-cancer-patients See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A program that provides peer-to-peer health counseling applies U-M research in a faith-based setting. See how it’s helping parishioners in need. For more on this, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/a-new-type-of-church-outreach-diabetes-education See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowing how to address and treat a child’s headache can help a patient (and parent) feel better. A new Mott poll examines how families approach the issue. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/what-to-do-when-your-child-has-a-headache. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More than 1 in 10 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/older-adults-have-high-interest-genetic-testing-and-some-reservations See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.To learn more about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/8-common-misconceptions-about-concussions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When seasons change, our bodies know to react. But we can perceive the same thermometer reading differently at various times throughout the year. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/why-a-65-degree-day-feels-cold-fall-but-warm-spring See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In rare occurrences, forceful manipulation of the neck is linked to a damaging side effect: vision problems and bleeding inside the eye. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/examining-ties-between-chiropractic-treatment-and-vision-loss See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, analysis finds.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/exploring-link-between-childhood-curiosity-and-school-achievement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two tiny groups of brain cells, right next to each other, play a key role in driving feeding — and stopping. The brain’s own opioid system also gets involved. For more on this blog, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/full-but-still-feasting-how-urge-to-eat-overpowers-signal-to-stop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Patient-provided data can help doctors and health care professionals gain a more complete picture on pain. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/tell-your-smartphone-where-it-hurts-new-app-intuitively-tracks-pain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.