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What to Do if PPIs Aren’t Stopping Your Reflux Symptoms

When your acid reflux symptoms are not being controlled by medication, it’s time to see a gastroenterologist to discuss your options, specialists say.
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Should You Get At-Home Genetic Testing? Know the Facts First

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing isn’t harmful, but it has limitations. A Michigan Medicine genetic counselor explains both sides.
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Tight Federal Funding a Challenge and Opportunity for Cancer Research

A newly announced $150 million gift to the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center will help fill the gaps in federal funding and support high-risk, high-reward research.
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Married with Multiple Sclerosis, a Couple Share Knowledge and Hope

Each diagnosed with the disease, the Michigan spouses have spent years advocating for others — and talking openly about their own challenges and triumphs.
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Weighing TAVR vs. SAVR for Aortic Stenosis Treatment

Learn the differences between Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) for treating aortic stenosis.
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Making Your Case: Medical Residency Application Tips

Newly matched Michigan Medical School M4s share residency application tips, including strategies for securing matches and advice for writing your personal statement.
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Risks of PPIs: What’s Real, What Needs More Research

New studies have linked reflux medications to dementia and other diseases. Should you worry? A Michigan Medicine expert explains the science.
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Study Examines Blood Lead Levels of Flint Children

Childhood lead exposure was a problem in Flint long before the water crisis, but young children’s exposure to the toxin has been steadily declining since 2006.
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6 Ways Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Harm Your Health

Is sleep apnea dangerous? Left untreated it can be. Learn the side effects and risks of untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) including why you should schedule a sleep study.
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Feeding your baby and toddler from birth to age two

One of the best things you can do for your baby is start him or her off with healthy, nutrient-rich foods. At every age and stage, you can’t go wrong when you help your child learn to appreciate a healthy diet...
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How Doctors Can Provide Better Care for Transgender Patients

Despite a rise in gender-affirming surgeries, many transgender people remain hesitant to seek primary care — meaning medical teams have work to do.
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Preventing Teen Suicide: When to Remove Firearms from Your Home

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 14 to 24 year olds. Learn how to prevent teen suicide by reducing your teen's access to guns in your home.
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A Doctor’s Mission: Get More People Screened for Colon Cancer

A Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist has studied why patients skip the lifesaving test. He explains the necessity — and efforts designed to help.
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10 Lessons from the Second Year of Medical School

After making it through the first year, one U-M medical student discovered that the learning process is far from finished. Here, she shares more nuggets of wisdom.
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Why IBS Causes Emotional Stress — and How to Manage it

Learn about the brain-gut connection, plus coping strategies including therapy, mindfulness and hypnosis from a Michigan Medicine psychologist.