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Pediatrician: Lead Exposure Risks Go Beyond Flint’s Water
Flint pediatrician warns any lead exposure can cause developmental issues in kids. Learn why lead exposure is still a concern and how to protect your children.
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Addressing the Long-Term Impact of Concussion in Living Patients
Michigan NeuroSport offers a new way to address patients with a history of repetitive brain trauma who are exhibiting neurologic symptoms. Learn more about TES or Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome.
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Should Schools Start Later to Address Teen Sleep Deprivation?
In response to concerns over sleep debt among teens, the medical community is calling on middle schools and high schools to start at 8:30 or later.
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Public to Presidential Candidates: Prioritize Children’s Health
University of Michigan poll identifies the top child health priorities voters want presidential candidates address this year. See the results of the survey.
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How Dads Can Cope When a Child Is Sick
Fathers of chronically ill children often face particular emotions. Why it’s important to acknowledge them.
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Former Boxer Gives Brain Tumor a Counterpunch
Meet Kat Brauer Rice. Rice was a former boxer and college basketball player, now a wife and mother of two. Check out Kat's story of surviving two brain tumors.
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Try These 3 ‘Comfort Positions’ at Your Child’s Next Checkup
University of Michigan pediatricians recommend different methods for calming a child at the doctor’s office. Learn about these methods and see them in action.
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Of Four Paths to the End of Life, One Is Far Pricier Than Others
University of Michigan researchers have identified four patterns of end of life spending in hospitals. See the four patterns and some potential cost savings.
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Second Time’s the Charm with Catheter Ablation
Cardiac catheter ablation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, also know as A Fib, help a 61-year-old ice skater get off of thin ice and back in the rink.
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How a Pair of Blue Boxers Ended Up on Mount Kilimanjaro
After being diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer, John Loussia climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in support of U-M's Blue Boxer Fund. Learn more about John's journey.
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Sharing Knowledge of Microbiology, Virology and More via ‘This Week’ Podcasts
Two University of Michigan professors have started science podcasts covering virology and microbiology. Here's more information and where to download them.
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How Very Aggressive Cancer Cells Use Energy to Grow
Learn how RhoC gene contributes to the growth of aggressive cancer cells and find out how future cancer treatments may exploit this molecular vulnerability.
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3 Reasons Women Are More Likely to Have Insomnia
Insomnia disorder in women is more common than in men. Causes of insomnia in women include changes in hormones and mood disorders. See other causes of insomnia.
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Life-Saving Surgery for 3-Year-Old Ugandan Boy at U-M
University of Michigan doctors remove a grapefruit-sized tumor from a 3-Year-Old Ugandan Boy's neck. Watch a video detailing Jonathan’s whole amazing story.
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In MS, Can Better Sleep Improve Cognition?
University of Michigan researchers are seeking to improve memory loss and mental processing in MS patients by examining their sleep. Here's what they found.