A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions. Read the full article on our website.

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A study of those prescribed benzodiazepines or antipsychotics after hospice enrollment highlights two hospice policy issues. Read the full article on our website.

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A recent Michigan Medicine-led study finds a link between chronic illness and higher food insecurity rates for children, even after accounting for income and other factors. Visit our website for the full article.

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*This episode first aired in May 2025.

Today on Health Lab, we’re exploring Medicaid: What it is, what it does, and 10 things that U-M researchers have learned about Medicaid and its impact. Visit our website to read the full article.

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More on Medicaid research from the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI):

• Research on Medicaid by U-M faculty who belong to IHPI
• IHPI’s evaluation of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion

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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. Read the full article on our website.

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ADHD affects about 1 in 11 children. An expert shares how parents can recognize the signs and support success in and out of the classroom. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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An expert update on vaccinations needed this Fall. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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A study finds that fewer than half of children with sickle cell disease covered by Michigan Medicaid received dental services. Read the full story on Health Lab.

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