Lauren Love

Lauren Love was a previous Health Lab contributor and member of the public relations team.

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Risky Bingeing: Women in Appalachian Ohio Report Higher Rates of Alcohol Misuse
Research by Golfo K. Tzilos uncovers women prone to alcohol misuse through binge drinking are at risk for other health abuses.
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For Nurses Week, Chief Nurse Executive Discusses Magnet Status
The Magnet Recognition Program® isn’t a prize or an award. It’s a performance-driven recognition credential.
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NIH Director to New Doctors: ‘Be Prepared for Rapid Changes’
Francis S. Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, shared words of advice for new medical grads before he spoke during U-M’s commencement weekend.
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DDW 17 Research Wrap-Up: Prescribing PPIs, Underwater Colonoscopy, and Diet and Colic
The annual Digestive Disease Week conference presents research across a range of GI specialties. Here’s a look at some of 2017’s standouts.
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Higher Rates of Esophageal Cancer Mortality Found in the Great Lakes, New England
A new study suggests some Americans are more susceptible to esophageal cancer, and it’s linked to where they live. More research is needed to pinpoint the relationship.
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A Tool to Improve the Way Physicians and Patients Talk About GI Issues
Discover how a discreet app can help improve physician and patient communication around GI symptoms.
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Why All Baby Boomers Should Be Tested for Hepatitis C
Screening rates for the hepatitis C virus remain low for baby boomers, a high-risk population for the disease. A Michigan Medicine specialist explains why testing is essential.
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On Residency Match Day, Emotions Run High
Each March, thousands of medical students across the country discover their next career step. A U-M scholar explains how he got to his.
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For Adolescents, Pre-Pregnancy BMI Directly Linked to Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain
Specific messaging and resources are needed to promote healthy weight gain during pregnancy for young mothers, a new study suggests.
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Text Message Alerts Help Patients with Hypertension Remember to Take Meds
Learn more about a new study that showed mobile reminders boosted medication adherence in high blood pressure patients.