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More than a stomach bug

By Ryan Hartson

A case of severe stomach pain is dismissed as a “stomach bug” until a persistent doctor diagnoses C. diff infection, highlighting the importance of listening to patients and the dangers of being ignored in medical care.

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Love raw cookie dough? Don't make it, buy it!

By Brian Zikmund-Fisher

Public health professor Brian Zikmund-Fisher breaks down the risks from raw eggs and flour in homemade dough—and explains why store-bought "ready to eat" options are now his go-to for satisfying cravings more safely.

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Saving lives through vaccinations: What you need to know this winter

By Anand Parekh, MD, MPH, FACP

As the nation approaches winter, it's time to talk about protecting ourselves and our loved ones from respiratory viruses through vaccinations. But before we talk about vaccines, let's spend a moment to discuss why these constantly changing viruses even matter in the first place.

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Diving into policymaking for AI in health systems

By Cyrena Matingou

A Michigan Public Health student's summer internship with the TIERRA team offered a front-row seat to policymaking. From presenting at state commission meetings to exploring AI regulation, here's what shaping ethical AI policy in healthcare looks like.