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Instructions for Life: How Food, Stress, and Our Genes Shape Our …

WEBU-M School of Public Health experts unpack how our genes respond to changes in our diets, stress levels, and exposure to toxins and explain how this impacts human health.

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Spaces: University Hospital Chapel

WEBThe chapel, constructed in the University Hospital that opened in 1986 (the original hospital opened in 1869), was designed to be a sacred, yet interfaith, space. Decorated with …

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Finding Mental Health Support on Campus

WEBMichigan Alum. Winter 2021-22. Finding Mental Health Support on Campus. By Julie Halpert, ’84. •. Read time: 11minutes. The University is rolling out a sweeping new …

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Protecting Heart Health During Pregnancy

WEBOver 60 million women in the US are living with a heart condition and heart disease can be especially dangerous during pregnancy. In this recorded livestream, experts from U-M …

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Built Environment Shapes Public Health in Unexpected and …

WEBA new paper published by researchers at the Institute for Social Research explores the ways our built environment affects public health, from our need for more parks to …

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The Hero of Flint’s Water Crisis

WEBWhen Hanna-Attisha appeared on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” as part of a town hall on the Flint water crisis in January, she received a standing ovation from the crowd. …

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The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

WEBWhy are some groups healthier than others, and how do these differences emerge and persist over a lifetime? How do social policies on housing, transportation, and …

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5 Things to Know About Health Insurance Right Now

WEBAs we settle into fall, it is time to consider any changes to your insurance plan. With varying plans, as well as new additions, the task could be quite daunting to make the choice. …

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Striving for More Equitable Health Care

WEBWhen the COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on healthcare disparities across the country, leadership at the hospital wanted a better understanding of what was happening at …

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Active&Fit Direct

WEBThe Active&Fit Direct program gives you access to your choice of thousands of gyms and other great features for $28 a month. Here’s what you get with your standard …

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Everyone Plays a Role in Improving Cancer Health Equity

WEBLori Pierce, M.D. has long been an advocate for equity in cancer care, the research she is conducting now aims to shed light on inequity in cancer management and policy. Pierce …

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Unequal Health: Anti-Black Racism and the Threat to America's …

WEBOn February 15, the Institute for Social Research continued its Insights Speaker Series with a lecture from Louis Penner, Ph.D., of the ISR’s Research Center for Group Dynamics, …

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Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.

WEBUnderstand the root causes of racial health disparities in “Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the U.S.,” a new online course from Michigan Online. Learners will …

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Health Plays A Role In Older Adults’ Vulnerability To Scams, Poll

WEBA new poll by the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation shows that three in ten older adults say they’ve been victims of at least one scam. Generally, older adults with health …

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COVID-19 Linked to Financial Toll on Patients

WEBThe article discusses a study, led by Nora Becker, M.D., Ph.D., Michigan Medicine internal medicine physician and health care researcher, that found that patients who contracted …

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Music May Bring Health Benefits for Older Adults

WEBDust off your favorite album. According to recent results from the U-M National Poll on Healthy Aging, 98 percent of people aged 50 to 80 said they benefit in at least one …

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Examining Mental Health and Reducing Stigma in Diabetes

WEBDespite the fact that diabetes affects over 37 million people in the United States, mental health issues and stigma around the condition have been a serious concern. Through …

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Fiber, Genes and The Gut Microbiome: Study Reveals Possible …

WEBAbdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss – these and the other symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be disruptive and debilitating. And while scientists have figured …

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What The 2022 ‘Tripledemic’ Surge Meant For Children’s …

WEBNew research from Michigan Medicine examines the impact of 2022's 'tripledemic' surge of COVID-19, flu, and RSV on the quality of emergency care for children. The influx of …

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