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7 Tips to Stay Safe at Amusement Parks This Summer
Avoid theme park and fair injuries with these 7 tips for amusement park safety, including when to report ride operators and how to dress appropriately for rides.
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Research: Neurons ripple while brains rest to lock in memories
Memories resonate in the mind even when it’s not aware of processing them. New research from Rice University and Michigan Medicine takes a step toward understanding why these ripples hint at the bigger picture of how brains sort and store information.
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Heading to the amusement park? 1 in 5 parents did not talk about what to do if kids got lost
Parents headed to an amusement park or carnival with their kids this summer may be equipped with sunscreen and snacks but they should prepare for safety issues as well. Emergency rooms saw 30,000 injuries linked to amusement parks and carnivals across the country in 2016, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Training to Say the Words No Patient Wants to Hear
See how a one act play called "Breaking Bad News" helps first year medical students at the University of Michigan prepare for delivering bad news to patients.
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Researchers Pinpoint New Subtype of Prostate Cancer
Tumors with alterations in the CDK12 gene were more responsive to immunotherapy, suggesting a precision medicine approach.
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One Patient’s Mission to Shatter Psych Ward Stigmas
A range of treatments, including inpatient stays, helped a young woman regain control of her life. By sharing her experience, she hopes to reach others in need.  
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How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation
A new study from researchers at Michigan Medicine explores links between chronic joint inflammation and cognitive impairment.
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Primary Care Providers Cite Benefits of Medicaid Expansion
Low income adults see benefits of medicaid expansion in Michigan including earlier detection of serious illnesses and better care for existing health problems.
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What Moms-to-Be Should Know About Prenatal Genetic Testing
Get information on different types of genetic tests available during pregnancy, including what to expect from both invasive and non-invasive prenatal genetic tests.
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Public Health Forums Fight Mental Health Stigma
Surveys suggest many people have stigmatizing beliefs toward people with mental illness. A partnership between U-M and the Ann Arbor District Library aims to do something about it.
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Video consultations improve liver disease care, survival rates
For patients who live in rural areas, driving to see a specialist in a large city or at a university hospital can be challenging, if not impossible.
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Migraine Nightmare Sparks Successful Photography Career
A seven-year stay in Ann Arbor inspired a migraine patient to become a professional photographer. Learn more about his art and new outlook on life.
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Probing Why Cancer Outcomes Are Worse for Minority Kids
A new multi-institutional project is studying cancer biology and care to identify why minority children have worse cancer outcomes compared to their white peers.
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When Should a Child’s Tonsils Come Out?
Surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids are often performed together, but not always. Learn the difference between a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, including why each is performed and what to expect during recovery.
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Top chefs join forces to raise funds for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
The inside of the Delta Air Lines hangar at Detroit Metro Airport will be transformed for an evening of inspiration, appetite and aviation at the CHAMPS for Mott Culinary Gala on Saturday, Sept. 29.