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Addressing food insecurity during and after pregnancy
Experts take charge in addressing food insecurity among pregnant mothers in Michigan.
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How a support group for Black mothers is changing lives for the better
Our Village offers many women a safe space to share their motherhood journeys.
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Maternity health care workers expressed anguish, questioned roles early in pandemic
An analysis found nurses, physicians and midwives alike held complex emotions about how COVID-19 has impacted their work. 
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‘It’s being part of a group no one wants to be a part of’
The path to recovery after experiencing every parents’ worst nightmare: stillbirth.
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A lifeline for primary care amid a crisis in youth mental health
Psychiatrists offer a lifeline for doctors and other providers offering mental health care in primary care settings for children, teens, young adults, pregnant women and new mothers.
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Risk of PTSD, anxiety, loneliness after COVID-19 hospitalization
Research finds COVID-19 associated with mental health problems after discharge, with majority not recognizing significant symptoms as a concern.
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Opioid lawsuit payout plans overlook a vital need
Pain management care and research that's focused on smarter use of addictive drugs.
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Does Public Policy Affect Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Deaths?
With alcohol-related liver disease cases on the rise in the U.S.., lver experts are examining how public policy impacts the mortality rates of those in this otherwise young, healthy population.
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Heart Failure, Pregnancy and a Specialized Approach
A patient with advanced heart failure gives birth to a healthy baby thanks to Michigan Medicine’s Cardio-Obstetrics Program.
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6 Misconceptions About Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Two plastic surgeons address common misconceptions about breast reconstruction surgery, and answer commonly asked questions.
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Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Options, Benefits and Barriers
Breast reconstruction surgery can be a key part of recovery from treatment, learn about the options, benefits and barriers from an expert.
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What to Know About Low Carb Diets and Managing Your Diabetes
Although low carb diets are often prescribed for diabetes patients, you shouldn’t cut them out completely. A registered dietitian shares the benefits of carbs and offers a well-balanced recipe to try at home.
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Can Kids with Heart Disease Play Sports?
Providers used to be restrictive in allowing pediatric congenital heart disease patients to exercise. Now, experts say that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.
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5 ways to manage politically induced stress
A Michigan Medicine psychiatrist offers strategies for how to be mindful of depression and anxiety symptoms around the topic of politics.
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Older Adults Have High Interest in Genetic Testing — and Some Reservations
More than 1 in 10 people ages 50 to 64 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. Others say they’re interested, but many have concerns.