Michigan Answers
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe internet has become a top destination for people looking for information about everything from heart healthy recipes to symptoms of a heart attack, and everything in between.
We’re taking these questions and tackling them with help from experts at Michigan Medicine.
Each week, we’ll dig deep into a different health topic, answering the top-searched questions about that topic on the internet.
The Michigan Answers podcast is hosted by Preeti Malani, M.D, M.S.J., Chief Health Officer at the University of Michigan and an internal medicine physician at Michigan Medicine. For answers to some of the top searched questions on the internet, visit our website at MichiganAnswers.com.
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Michigan Answers: Questions About IBS
October 07, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBIt’s estimated that between 10 and 15% of people in the US suffer from IBS – irritable bowel syndrome. People with IBS experience diarrhea, or constipation. Sometimes both! Add abdominal pain to the mix, and a range of other symptoms, and the resulting experience can range from uncomfortable and inconvenient, to debilitating. People have a lot of questions about IBS, and there is a lot of information out there online. Unfortunately, not all of it is rooted in facts. In thi...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Sleep
September 30, 2022 12:21 - 14 minutes - 26 MBSleep quality, or lack of it, can affect how we feel, how we act, our performance at work, our relationships. The American Sleep Association has found that more than 37% of Americans reported unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once in the preceding month. That’s a lot of tired people. In this episode, clinical sleep psychologist Deirdre Conroy, M.D. joins us to answer the most commonly searched questions on the internet about sleep, including: What are the ...
Michigan Answers: Questions About HPV
September 23, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 16.4 MBCancer. Vaccines. Sexually transmitted infections. Three topics that bring strong reactions, lots of questions, and more than a little misinformation. And a real conversation about HPV has to involve all three of these hot topics. In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Campbell joins us to talk about what men AND women need to know about all three of them and HPV, the human papillomavirus. We cover the most commonly asked questions about HPV, including: What is HPV? Can HPV be spre...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Eczema
September 16, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBDry, scaly patches and relentless itching are the hallmark signs of eczema. 1 in 10 people will develop eczema at some point during their lifetime. It’s uncomfortable, and can seem embarrassing. In this episode, dermatologist Frank Wang, M.D. joins us to answer the most commonly searched questions about eczema, including: What is eczema? Are there different types of eczema? What is the difference between eczema and psoriasis? Is eczema contagious? Can it spread from one part of your bod...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Achilles Tendon Injuries
September 09, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBIf you’ve ever heard someone describe feeling like they were punched in the back of their legs, or hearing a popping sound from their heel or calf area, it’s very possible that they’re talking about an Achilles tendon injury. It’s a very common-activity related injury – but it can be a serious one. In this episode, James Holmes, M.D. joins us to answer the most commonly searched questions about Achilles tendon injuries, including: What does the Achilles tendon do? What are some of the mor...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Plantar Fasciitis
December 01, 2021 14:01 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBThe start of a new day can feel a little less hopeful when it’s marked by stabbing pain in your heel. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. What causes plantar fasciitis? Can you prevent plantar fasciits? Why do some people get plantar fasciitis and others don’t? How do you make plantar fasciitis heal pain go away? What are the best types of footwear for people with plantar fasciitis? Should someone with plantar fasciitis exercise or rest for the best relief...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Blood Pressure
November 24, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBWhat do you know about the numbers that get read out to you after you get your arm hugged by a blood pressure cuff? Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. And because there are no obvious symptoms, many people don’t even know it. Cardiologist Nicole Bhave, M.D. joins us to sort out answers to the most searched questions about the “silent killer” that is high blood pressure. What is “good blood pressure”? What causes high or low blood pressure? How can someone lower their...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Knee Pain
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MBYoung or old. Male or female. Pro athlete or afternoon dog walker. Knee pain is one of the great equalizers that affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Walter Alomar-Jimenez, M.D., joins us to answer the top asked questions about knee pain. What causes knee pain? Should you rest, or exercise, to address knee pain? What exercises are best for knee pain? Should you get a knee brace for knee pain? When should you see a specialist about knee pain? What are the most common treatments fo...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Autism
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBAutism has been the subject of endless debate, garnered international headlines, and sent many parents to their favorite search engine looking for answers. Unfortunately, not everything you see online is based on evidence and facts, so we called in Jenny Radesky, M.D. to help us sort through myths and facts associated with the most searched questions about autism. What is autism? What are the signs of autism, and how is it diagnosed? What is Asperger’s syndrome? What causes autism...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Anxiety
November 03, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBAnxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the U.S. today. Even so, there’s still a stigma around anxiety and panic attacks. Emily Bilek, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at University of Michigan Health, joins us to answer some of the most searched questions on the internet about anxiety, including: What’s the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? Why do anxiety attacks cause chest pain? What can you do to help someone who is having an anxiety attac...
Michigan Answers: Questions About Weight Loss
October 27, 2021 12:30 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBNearly half of all U.S. adults have tried to lose weight in the last 12 months. Obesity is often described as an epidemic. A health care crisis even. In this episode, endocrinologist Amy Rothberg, M.D. joins us to talk about weight loss and the most commonly searched questions about weight management. What foods help you lose weight the fastest? Is there a danger to losing weight too fast? Does intermittent fasting work? Fad diets and promises of quick weight loss get a lot of attention...
Michigan Answers Trailer | Michigan Medicine
October 14, 2021 20:55 - 42 seconds - 996 KBThe internet has become a top destination for people looking for information about everything from heart healthy recipes to symptoms of a heart attack, and everything in between. We’re taking these questions and tackling them with help from experts at Michigan Medicine. Each week, we’ll dig deep into a different health topic, answering the top-searched questions about that topic on the internet. The Michigan Answers podcast is hosted by Preeti Malani, M.D, M.S.J., Chief Health O...