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Remembering to Take Your Medication | Michigan Medicine
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Missing a dose of your daily meds might not seem like a big deal, but it can have real consequences. A Michigan Medicine nurse shares strategies to st...
Preventing Food Poisoning | Michigan Medicine
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
About 48 million people fall victim to the unpleasant illness each year. Follow these 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.For more informa...
Social Networks & Cataract Surgery | Michigan Medicine
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A new study links familial relationships to the likelihood older adults will get needed cataract surgery — a procedure with broad implications for h...
Cellphones at Summer Camp | Michigan Medicine
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A new study probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers.For more information about this story visit: https://l...
ECT for Treatment-Resistant Depression | Michigan Medicine
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After two other depression treatment options fail to give relief, a new analysis suggests patients and providers may want to look to electroconvu...
Peanut Allergy Vaccine | Michigan Medicine
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief from peanut allergies.Fo...
Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis | Michigan Medicine
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A new review of private insurance data finds that alcohol is a major contributor to cirrhosis cases — and that women drinkers are dispropo...
OSA in Older Adults | Michigan Medicine
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research finds that more than half of Medicare beneficiaries have a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but few have been assessed for the sleep dis...
Curiosity Linked to Academic Performance | Michigan Medicine
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds.For more i...
Immunotherapy Linked to Serious Eye Condition | Michigan Medicine
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Immunotherapy cancer drugs can cause a potentially vision-robbing side effect. In a new report, Michigan Medicine experts discuss the risks and what o...
First Dental Visit | Michigan Medicine
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Parents (and doctors, too) might differ on when dental care should begin. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician explains why screening early is best.For mo...
Keeping Kids Safe from Gun Accidents | Michigan Medicine
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Firearms-related injuries are the second-leading cause of death among children — and they’re largely preventable. A researcher offers ti...
Ponytail Headache Syndrome | Michigan Medicine
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.F...
Kindergarten Readiness | Michigan Medicine
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Parents may be unsure whether to “redshirt” 5-year-olds from kindergarten. But holding them back has little benefit, a child clinical psychologist...
Digestive Discomfort | Michigan Medicine
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Overindulgence can be a pain in your stomach. Skip the bellyache after your next big feed with these quick fixes.For more information about this story...
Heart Healthy | Michigan Medicine News
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus a few tips to apply to your own menu...