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Half of Breast Cancer Patients Experience Severe Side Effects
93 percent of early stage breast cancer patients experience cancer treatment side effects. See the survey results & common breast cancer treatment side effects.
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Before Saying ‘Time Out,’ Praise Good Behavior with a ‘Time-In’
The time out and time in behavior techniques reward good behavior & correct bad behavior in children. Learn more about disciplining children & praising children.
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Pop-Up Eye Clinic in a Shipping Container Targets Underserved Communities
U-M researchers have designed an eye clinic in a shipping container. See how the ophthalmology container clinic is helping underserved regions with eye care.
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Robot-Assisted Surgery Reduces Risk of Conversion to Open Surgery
UM study shows robotic surgery hysterectomy is less risky than laparoscopic hysterectomy. Learn more about robot assisted surgery & robotic hysterectomy.
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Life with Ulcerative Colitis: 4 Things to Know
Ulcerative colitis symptoms include cramps, diarrhea & rectal bleeding. Learn about ulcerative colitis treatment & diagnosis including common IBD symptoms.
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Opinion: Rural America Could Be Most Harmed by Trump's Promise to Repeal Obamacare
Rural America could be most harmed by repealing the ACA. See the impact rolling back the medicaid expansion could have on rural health services & rural hospitals.
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3 Easy Anxiety Relief Exercises You Can Use Anywhere
Experiencing anxiety symptoms? Learn how exercises like progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness and square breathing can provide anxiety relief.
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Jugular Vein Aneurysm Considered Extremely Rare but Treatable
Chitra was diagnosed with a jugular vein aneurysm that eventually ruptured. See her story and learn more about treating a ruptured external jugular varix.
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When Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms Mean Surgery, Teamwork Matters
How cross-system collaboration yielded a positive outcome for one bicuspid aortic valve patient — and what others can learn from his experience.
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5-Minute Chats in Waiting Room May Prompt Families to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
U-M study shows conversations in health clinics about the Double Up Food Bucks program can improve healthy eating habits for low income families on food stamps.
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Want to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions? Get More Sleep
Achieving goals or keeping new years resolutions is easier with enough sleep. Learn the importance of sleep when trying to eat healthy or exercise more.
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Study Challenges Potential Pancreatic Cancer Target
Study shows inhibiting the PDX1 protein stops pancreatic cancer growth, but makes the cancer more aggressive. Learn more about this pancreatic cancer treatment.
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Watchman vs. Blood Thinners: Alternatives for Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
The Watchman implant is an alternative to blood thinners for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treatment. Learn more about the Watchman implant for Afib.
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Most Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Don’t Get a Second Opinion
U-M study shows 90 percent of early stage breast cancer patients don't get a second opinion. See when cancer patients are most likely to get a second opinion.
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When Should Kids Stay Home Sick from School?
When is your sick kid too sick for school? See parent poll results of symptoms that keep kids home from school & learn when to keep your child home from school.