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Small changes in diet could help you live healthier, more sustainably

WEBCalculating impact on human health. The index is an adaptation of the Global Burden of Disease in which disease mortality and morbidity are associated with a …

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Rising food prices hit less-healthy older adults hardest, U-M poll

WEBIn another question about eating habits, 29% of older adults said they eat too many sweets—but much greater percentages saying the same were seen among …

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Michigan Medicine receives $50M; will name new hospital after

WEBThe D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is scheduled to open in fall 2025. The $920 million facility will include 264 private inpatient rooms capable of …

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Statewide report explores pandemic’s effects on Michigan …

WEBPrior reports examined COVID-positive patients’ experiences with stigma, mental health, and disability, and differences in experiences by race and ethnicity and …

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Born to lose: How birth weight affects adult health and success

WEBThe absence of health insurance during childhood intensifies the negative impact of low birth weight. For example, the harmful effects of low birth-weight on adult …

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U-M, Apple Watch study: An unprecedented look at health status …

WEBPublished in The Lancet Digital Health, the study looked at data from nearly 7,000 participants who wore their Apple Watch on almost 90% of the study days for an …

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Tumor-destroying sound waves receive FDA approval for liver …

WEBMental Health; Tumor-destroying sound waves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans. Published On: October 9, 2023 Written By: Jim Lynch, College of …

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U-M experts: There’s no nursing shortage—there’s a shortage of …

WEBBetter nurse staffing saves lives and ensures hospitals can function; investing in safe working conditions for nurses is a public health priority. Seminal work …

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Vaccine hesitancy, rooted in institutional mistrust, could stand in …

WEBMany public health officials link infectious disease outbreaks to falling rates of vaccinations for childhood diseases, and the study cites the example of a widely …

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College students’ anxiety, depression higher than ever, but so are

WEBThe Healthy Minds Study examines mental health, service utilization and related issues such as mental health stigma among undergraduate and graduate …

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Adult children with problems: How they affect parents' well-being

WEBNow, a University of Michigan study provides details about exactly how parents are affected. “We found that the type of problems adult children have make a …

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Vaping’s potential to benefit public health exceeds its risks

WEBShare on: ANN ARBOR—The benefits of vaping to quit smoking far outweigh the health risks of youths moving from electronic to traditional cigarettes, a new study …

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U-M joins network of US health-promoting universities

WEBPublished On: September 1, 2021. Lauren Love. Dana Elger. Don Jordan. Kim Broekhuizen. Rick Fitzgerald. Social Media: As part of a comprehensive plan to improve …

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Weight training can improve heart disease risk factors in just 30

WEBFACULTY Q&A. Statement: Resistance Exercise Training in Individuals With and Without Cardiovascular Disease: 2023 Update: A Scientific Statement From the …

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U-M Hypertension Pharmacists’ Program: CDC expanding model …

WEBBy 2009, the program had expanded to add pharmacists to clinic locations at U-M Health, and in 2017 the program moved into select Meijer store pharmacies near U …

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25 years of research shows insidious effect of racism on Black …

WEB“Our analysis suggests that the enduring influence of structural racism—differential access to the goods, services and opportunities of society by …

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Nursing homes hardest hit by health care employment declines

WEBEmployment at nursing homes is 10.5% below pre-pandemic levels compared to 3.3% for hospitals and 1.6% for physician offices, according to a study by Thuy …

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The pharmacist’s role in providing reproductive health and how it’s

WEBWhat are the pros and cons of pharmacists dispensing these reproductive health medications without a doctor’s order? Individuals seeking to prevent pregnancy …

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Youth report feeling physically, mentally better after spending …

WEBZamora said mental and physical health of youth has been a growing public health concern in the U.S., yet many youth continue to lack access to services. “We …

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Discrimination, marginalization among Latinos leads to poorer …

WEBStudy: The Role of Documentation Status Concerns, Perceived Discrimination, and Social Support on Latinx Adults Physical and Mental Health Latino …

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Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten …

WEBFunding for the study was provided by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chinese Academy of Medical …

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Architecture, design and public health: U-M experts can discuss

WEB“For decades health had lived in the domain of health care architecture, the pandemic has revealed that health is a foundational concern for all typologies. “On a …

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