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Do's and Don’ts for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Patients

Take simple steps during and after aortic surgery to help stay healthy and minimize the risk of complications.
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Study: People with High-Deductible Plans Don’t Act Like Savvy Shoppers

Few people with HDHPs proactively ask about or search for lower-cost care. This suggests opportunity for insurers, employers and health care providers to help.
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Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Less Chronic Pain, Depression

People with chronic pain or fibromyalgia who engage in low-risk drinking habits report fewer symptoms and improved function than teetotalers.
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Preserving Fertility During Breast Cancer Treatment

A breast cancer diagnosis does not have to derail plans for future children. Michigan Medicine experts describe the options to preserve fertility.
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More Than One-Third of Patients Risk Major Bleeding By Doubling Up on Blood Thinners

A new study finds patients were taking too many antithrombotics for no reason, leading to a significant increase in bleeding events.
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Many Older Adults, Especially Those with Health Issues, Feel Isolated

Survey of older adults finds physical & mental health issues, hearing problems, and poor diet, exercise and sleep habits are tied to loneliness
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Attacking ‘Invisible Threat’ that Affects Cancer Care Workers

Exposure to chemotherapy can create hazards for nurses, pharmacists as they deliver lifesaving care to patients, but use of protective devices remains low.
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Designing New Proteins Could Lead to Cancer Treatment

U-M researchers lead the field in successful protein creation, a tactic that could lead to a newer, more effective class of drugs.
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3 Heart Health Risks All Men Should Know

While heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in both sexes, men have a greater risk of heart attack. Abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or erectile dysfunction (ED) may signal the presence of heart disease.
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Opioid Use in the Family May Influence Adolescents’ Opioid Risk After Surgery

Study: Long-term Opioid use by one or more family members was associated to persistent opioid use by adolescents prescribed opioids after common surgical and dental procedures.
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Early Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS Progression

A new study helps determine the role of pesticides and pollutants during the course of the progressive neurodegenerative disease that has no cure.
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Medical ‘Shadow Records’ and ‘Black Box’ Tools Need More Light

Experts call for regulations to strike a balance between personal privacy rights and the potential for “big data” research to improve patient care and fuel innovation.
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Anatomy of a Human Heart

Your heart does a lot of work to keep the body going. Learn about the organ’s amazing power and the functions of its many parts.
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Study Sheds More Light on Genes’ ‘On/Off’ Switches

Regulation of genes by noncoding DNA might help explain the complex interplay between our environment and genetic expression.
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New Clinic Promotes Shared Care to Treat Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

The facility offers multiple types of medical care, all under one roof — and during the same appointment. Learn more about the unique treatment model.