Michigan Medicine

09/09/2026

Here’s how to control your sodium intake says kidney doctor Wright Nunes at the recent Health Lab Live Show event. Learn more: https://michmed.org/DAmJ9

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Is coffee good for your heart?

Preventive cardiologist Dr. Eric Brandt breaks down what the latest research says about coffee, caffeine and cardiovascular health.

09/08/2026

Michigan Medicine researchers found that from 2009-2023, the consumption of probiotic supplements increased 786% among young people.

In that same span, however, people did not eat substantially more high-microbial content and high-fiber foods, such as whole fruits and vegetables.

Experts are encouraging people concerned about their microbiome to consider their diet before relying on a supplement alone.

“A diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains provides not just fiber, but also a wealth of other beneficial vitamins, minerals and plant-derived compounds,” Newman said.

“This helps support a diverse and range of beneficial gut microbes. Prebiotic supplements alone do not contain the same variety or richness. It’s like picking one color out of a rainbow.”

Learn more here: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/probiotic-use-surges-microbiome-supportive-food-consumption-stagnates

09/08/2026

What’s today’s date? 9/8.

Knowing that won’t save your life, or the life of someone you love.

But knowing how to call or text the 988 Lifeline could. 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

Anyone can call or text 988 to get help with a crisis, or problems with drugs or alcohol.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, someone is there to help you or help you help someone else.

Press 1 for a special service for and active-duty military.

You can also webchat, access services in multiple languages, and get assistance for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, via 988lifeline.org.

Help reduce the toll of su***de and overdose.

Find mental health and treatment resources in your community.
Or just find someone to connect with at a time when you need it most.

Learn more about responding to a mental health crisis: https://michmed.org/vd5yB

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09/07/2026

On this , we send special thanks to everyone who's at work in all our hospitals and other facilities on a national holiday.

We also look back at the very first staff member of what we now call Michigan Medicine: Gregor Nagele, a German immigrant who helped build the first University of Michigan Medical School building on the U-M Diag.

After it opened in October 1850, he was the first staff member hired to work there.

He was part of the team for the next 50 years.

He rang the bell that he holds in the photo to summon medical students to class several times a day. He kept the school's buildings clean. And he became a self-taught anatomy whiz who helped students learn and earning the nickname "Doc." We still have his bell in our historical archives.

Thank you to everyone who is now, or has been, part of our mission over the past 176 years. It's not uncommon to find staff who have worked here 25, 30 or 40 years - and even a few who have served as long as "Doc" Nagele did.

If you've worked in any area of our Medical School, hospitals, clinics or support and administrative services, for any amount of time, add a comment about your role, past or present!

And if you're descended from a member of our team, mention that too.

Image: Bentley Historical Library

09/05/2026

Our University of Michigan Health team is excited to be a part of Arts, Beats & Eats this weekend in Royal Oak, celebrating our new Troy Medical Campus. Spotted near the PRIDE stage: Dr. Marie Menke and Dr. Hanh Cottrell from our Center for Reproductive Medicine. Learn more about our new specialty care center, opening this spring, at michigananswers.org/troy.

09/04/2026

Whether you've followed the Lindsay Clancy case or not, the declaration of a mistrial after weeks of dramatic testimony does not change this fact:

Many pregnant women and new mothers don't get the help they need for symptoms.

Our team runs a program that offers support to health care professionals across , and to women directly.

They also offer free resources to anyone online.

See this article for more information and links: https://michmed.org/Am5Xj

Whether you're pregnant, a new mom, or know someone who is, it's important to know that there are hotlines that anyone in the U.S. can reach out to, around the clock, to get advice or help. They are:

The National Maternal Health Hotline – call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (6262)

The 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988, or webchat at 988lifeline.org

Don't suffer in silence, or let someone else do so. Get help, or reach out to help others. Share good information.

09/02/2026

🎗️FAMILY OF VICTORS: Brennen and Nicole Beyer both graduated from the University of Michigan and were student athletes. During their time here, they volunteered at Mott.

Soon after starting a family, they moved to Central Asia to do ministry work. Their life was turned upside down when their daughter, Abel, developed concerning symptoms that were indicative of cancer.

The Beyers moved back to Michigan for treatment. At Mott, Abel was diagnosed with an aggressive form of T cell leukemia. With her care team's help, Abel is now doing well and spends her time playing outdoors, swimming and wrestling with her brothers.

Learn more about Abel's story and how you can help this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at https://michmed.org/vd5Vz.