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Diet while breastfeeding could be connected to baby’s nutrition
A study offers clues to how lipids, or fat, in a breastfeeding individual’s blood may be connected to their baby’s nutrition.
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Parents who frequently pick up phones due to device notifications may be more stressed
Parents received an average of almost 300 mobile notifications per day between 2020-2021, a small Michigan Medicine study suggests. And when those buzzing pings – whether from work emails, messages or other apps – prompted parents to pick up their phones, they experienced greater daily parental stress.
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Same person. Different place. Twice the odds of a dementia diagnosis
Dementia risks vary by person and by population. But a new study shows diagnosis of the disease varies by region even after those differences are taken into account.
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Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through nanoparticle treatment
Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block the allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, research shows.
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How do GLP-1 weight loss drugs affect the liver?
Glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, receptor agonists, that aid in weight loss, are now being investigated for their ability to help other patients, including those with liver disease. However, a research letter discusses the first known case of hepatitis and jaundice in a patient taking these drugs.
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As election approaches, national poll shows which health topics concern older adults most
Health care costs of different kinds, and financial scams, are top of mind for people age 50 and older going into the November election.
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Could targeting metabolism treat blood clots in antiphospholipid syndrome?
A research team is investigating how metabolism – the process by which cells turn sugars, fats and proteins into energy – is used to make NETs in regards to antiphospholipid syndrome.
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Can meditation and stretching relieve cramping caused by cirrhosis?
People suffering from cirrhosis may find some symptom relief from two accessible activities: stretching and meditation. A study from the University of Michigan compared the two therapies as a means to relieve nocturnal muscle cramps and found both effective.
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A new way to measure bipolar disorder
For people with bipolar disorder, a new way to measure the impact of treatment may be to measure the size of the “spikes” in their measures of mood and mania
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How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?
Mental health parity was a goal of two major laws more than a decade ago. A study shows they helped increase care and reduce cost for pregnant and postpartum women, but there are still gaps.
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Researchers explore how certain growth factors affect Castleman disease
An investigator looks at the hidden influence of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, or VEGF, in a deadly form of Castleman disease
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11 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Learn how to take care of your brain health from several experts who share practical tips to maintain healthy brain habits throughout your lifespan.
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Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment
Research finds that adults living with cerebral palsy had a very high occurrence of pain, with 90% having a pain history and 74% having multiple diagnoses of pain coming from different origins such as the lower back, irritable bowels, joint arthritis and chronic headaches.
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ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine
People with higher levels of metals found in their blood and urine may be more likely to be diagnosed with — and die from — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a University of Michigan-led study suggests.
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Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for
Caregivers are more likely to be in their 50s and early 60s, female and believe the government should take the lead on the cost of caring for older adults.
