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How to Stop the Lurking Toxoplasmosis Parasite? Target Its ‘Stomach’

The stubborn cyst form of a common parasite can’t cause disease without a key digestion factor, new mouse research shows. This suggests an avenue for future treatments.
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Precision Medicine: the Promise vs. the Reality

Learn how the use of precision medicine and genetic sequencing are gaining traction within the research community and ongoing clinical trails.
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Why ‘Mom Shaming’ — on Social Media and in Person — Needs to Stop

Parenting critiques may be well-intentioned, but they’re not without consequences, a new poll finds. One mom shares her experiences — and what others should know.
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6 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk When Grilling Meat [Infographic]

Researchers continue to find links between grilled meat and cancer. Learn how to reduce your exposure to carcinogens and lower your cancer risk with these six tips.
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I Can Hear You Now: Clinic Provides Free Hearing Aids for Low-Income Adults

How a new Ann Arbor program helps those with hearing loss — and provides a blueprint other academic medical centers may follow.
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America Sits on Top in Science — but China Is Rising Fast

As funding for basic science research and education stalls in the U.S. and other countries, competition from China is skyrocketing, a new study finds.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Memory from Dementia

Ways to prevent dementia and memory loss include apps to help with memory, food and supplements for brain health, exercising and being social.
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Formula and Infants

Children under the age of 12 months should be given breast milk or formula to drink. Learn more about choosing the right formula for your baby, preparing it and, when the time comes, weaning your baby off of it...
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State Medical Licensing Boards’ Practices May Hurt Physician Mental Health

Findings uncover physician health and wellness may be impaired by state medical boards inquiries into current and previous physician mental health episodes.
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Good News: Exercise Doesn’t Have to Be as Long (or as Painful) as You Think

Fitness shouldn’t feel forced. If you’re stuck in an activity rut, try these four science-backed ways to rethink exercise.
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Make Prostate Cancer Awareness a Priority This Father’s Day, Survivor Urges

After his own treatment for prostate cancer, one father and husband encourages all men to learn more about the disease.
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What the Michigan Med School Admissions Team Looks for on Applications (Hint: More Than Grades and Test Scores)

Learn more about what it takes to get into med school, including medical school interviews, strong testing scores, and other tips from Michigan Medical School faculty.
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Risky Bingeing: Women in Appalachian Ohio Report Higher Rates of Alcohol Misuse

Research by Golfo K. Tzilos uncovers women prone to alcohol misuse through binge drinking are at risk for other health abuses.
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‘You Can Regain Happiness’: Treating Mental Health After Heart Surgery

Heart health is linked to emotional well-being — and vice versa. Addressing both elements, one patient learned, is crucial after a cardiac event.
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A SMARTer Way to Discover New Stroke Treatments

Researchers examined if a particular trial type could be successfully applied to stroke patients — and whether this approach may accelerate discovery of new treatments.