How to tell the difference between a heart attack and panic attack — and more health stories

A roundup of articles from both the Michigan Health and Michigan Health Lab blogs, which cover stories on breaking news and research, health tips and wellness that you won’t want to miss.

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• How COVID-19 has Disrupted Children’s Dental Care: According to a new national poll, parents say the pandemic has made it difficult to get dental care for their children.

• How to Tell the Difference Between a Heart Attack and a Panic Attack: The two conditions can appear similar, but here are the key differences.

• Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It: In a recent Facebook Live video, a cardiologist/lipidologist explains it all.

• Blood Clots: 10 Things to Know: Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

• The Alternative to a Doctor’s Office Visit Gains in Popularity During Pandemic: How experts are bringing virtual care to a diverse range of patients.

• COVID-19 Coverage: Get the latest stories from the Michigan Health and the Michigan Health Lab on the coronavirus outbreak.

• Drug Combination Prevents Clots Without Increasing Bleeding in Mouse Models: A urine test was found to be extremely accurate at detecting aggressive prostate cancer with only a few false negatives.

• Irregular Sleep Connected to Bad Moods and Depression, Study Shows: An irregular sleep schedule can increase a person’s risk of depression over the long term as much as staying up late most nights, a new study suggests.

• As Insurers End Grace Period for COVID-19 Hospital Costs, Study Estimates Potential Bills: A new study estimates many hospitalized for COVID-19 may owe this much after they get out of the hospital. A few may owe hundreds or thousands more.

• More People with MS Turning to Cannabis for Help with Pain, Sleep: More than 40% of patients with multiple sclerosis say they’ve used cannabis products in the past year, according to a recent survey.