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Research on Firearm Injuries to U.S. Children Gets 30 Times Less Funding Per Death than Other Causes
A new study reveals a significant under-funding of research in the U.S. on firearm injuries in children.
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Recent Sharp Rise in Firearm Deaths Seen Across Most States
New research finds gun death rates have risen sharply in recent years, but with variation across states and demographic groups in the country.
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Expanding Medicaid Means Health Problems Get Found and Health Improves, Study Finds
New study finds Medicaid expansion helps diagnose more health problems and improve overall health.
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Could Your Child be Vaping? What All Parents Need to Know
A pediatric pulmonologist from Michigan Medicine’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital discusses the signs of vaping and tips for talking to teens about smoking.
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Intermittent Fasting: Is it Right for You?
Michigan Medicine dietician Sue Ryskamp answers common questions about the intermittent fasting diet.
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Paving My Road to Health Independence
With numerous new and challenging obligations to face, the road to adulthood for kids and teens is anything but easy. Writer Helen Korneffel shares the latest findings from the C.S. Mott Children’s National Poll on Children’s Health.
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5 Hot Weather Tips that Could Save an Older Adult’s Life
Health professionals offer five tips to help older adults stay safe and healthy during excessive heat wave.
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Lower Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Vaccinated Against ‘Stomach Flu’ Virus
A U-M study found that type 1 diabetes rates were one-third lower in children who received all doses of the rotavirus vaccine.
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To Protect Kids and Teens from Firearm Harm, Answer These Research Questions First
As interest grows in addressing pediatric firearm injuries — the second-leading cause of death for young people, researchers list the most urgent priorities for study.
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Despite Worry, Older Americans Don’t Ask Doctors About Dementia
Many people in their 50s and early 60s buy supplements or do puzzles in hopes of staving off memory loss and dementia. But without mentioning their concern to health providers, they may miss out on proven strategies that protect brain health.
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A Better Way To Study “Screen Time”
Technology’s impact on children: How can we improve the research? Michigan child development researcher leads session at Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.
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How to Close the Door on Stress
There are many techniques to help you manage stress and live a more balanced life. Find the one that works for you.
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Supporting HIV-Affected Couples Trying to Conceive
A pilot study identifies a safe, effective strategy to help women with HIV have children in low-resource countries.
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U-M Team Designs an App for HHT Patients
A Michigan Medicine professor and a U-M medical student created an app to help patients manage HHT, a systemic blood vessel disorder characterized by excessive nose bleeding.
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Keto Diets and Heart Health: What’s the Risk?
Is the keto diet good for heart health? Michigan Medicine explores the heart health benefits, and risks, of the keto diet and similar low-carb diets.
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