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Advertising in Kids’ Apps More Prevalent Than Parents May Realize

Ninety-five percent of reviewed apps for children ages 5 and under include at least one form of advertising, a new U-M study finds. Why parents should pay attention.
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Genetic Prediction Model Helps Identify Arthritis Risk in Psoriasis Patients

Treatment planning for a painful and potentially disabling condition could be made easier with a new model for assessing genetic risk in people with psoriasis.
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Make the Brain a Joyful Place and Combat Depression

A reflection by a top neuroscientist about the science of stress – and the importance of taking pleasure in small things.
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Older Adults Have High Interest in Genetic Testing — and Some Reservations

More than 1 in 10 people ages 50 to 64 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. Others say they’re interested, but many have concerns.
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A Traumatic Memory Can Be Near Impossible to Shake

Memories of trauma are unique because of how brains and bodies respond to threat.
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Finding Curative Potential Within a Gene Mutation

Training one gene to “pinch hit” for its twin could be a possible treatment for a type of congenital anemia, new research finds.
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Full, but Still Feasting: How the Urge to Eat Overpowers the Signal to Stop

Two tiny groups of brain cells, right next to each other, play a key role in driving feeding – and stopping. The brain’s own opioid system also gets involved
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Solving a Grave Complication of Bone Marrow Transplants

See the latest research on graft vs host disease (GVHD), including new ways to prevent and treat this potentially fatal side effect of stem cell transplants.
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Survey Offers Hospital Biobanks a Lesson in Gaining Patient Trust

Universities that sell access to their biobanks to private companies should tell patients and be transparent about how profits are used, a new survey shows.
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Genome-Wide Study Identifies Genes Linked to Diverticular Disease

An analysis of the genomes of a half-million people reveals potential genes behind a common intestinal disorder — and could inform future treatment.
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Pushing Big Data to Rapidly Advance Patient Care

Technology offers a solution for moving research out of journals and into the clinic faster
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New Insights on Sperm Production Lay Groundwork for Solving Male Infertility

Read the latest insights in male infertility research, including an effort to find ways of restoring fertility in men who don’t produce enough healthy sperm.
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Study: Heart Abnormalities May Trigger Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy

Read about new stem cell research that reveals how an SCN1A gene mutation in patients with Dravet syndrome may be the cause of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
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Key Protein Discovery Sheds Light on Fatty Liver Origins

One lesser-known but increasingly prevalent risk of obesity is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. A new study reveals a new role for insulin in the control of fat production.
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The Rogue Proteins Behind Lethal Neurodegenerative Disorders

Many Americans over 50 favor limits on painkiller prescribing, and those who receive prescriptions need more counseling about risks and safe disposal options, a new poll finds.