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LGBTQ+ people over 50 face more aging-related challenges
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other sexual and gender minority adults over 50 have higher rates of mental health, disability, social isolation and health care access issues, though they also may have more connections than before to non-LGBTQ+ people in their age group.
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Researchers identify a potential “Achilles heel” of psoriasis
Psoriasis study reveals how IL-23 therapies drive long-lasting disease control and points towards strategies to prevent relapse.
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Vascular STING activation facilitates natural killer cell anti-tumor immunity in small cell lung cancer
Research finds vascular STING activation facilitates NK cell anti-tumor immunity in small cell lung cancer.
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The Y chromosome is home to surprising jumping genes
Researchers at Michigan Medicine are studying deer mice to outline how the Y chromosome defends itself against decay by acquiring gene families while holding its own to maintain fertility.
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Nanoparticles genetically modify several human cell types
In a demonstration that helps pave the way for gene therapies with fewer side effects, several human cell types were genetically modified with protein nanoparticles designed at University of Michigan Engineering and Michigan Medicine.
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Processed foods may be fueling the rise in binge eating
Analysis shows highly processed foods aren't only common in binge-eating—they're nearly universal, says a University of Michigan study.
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Michigan firearm data now available in near real-time
An online dashboard of firearm deaths in Michigan, which will add injury data in future, aims to improve timely response to a public health issue.
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NASCAR star’s death shows how sepsis can kill anyone if not caught
Kyle Busch's death from sepsis offers a chance to raise awareness of the importance of recognizing symptoms, and of timely care.
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Study sheds light on how early pancreas lesions become cancerous
Why many precursor lesions never develop into pancreatic cancer, according to findings from Michigan Medicine.
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Supplementing with peptides: Good for extra pep or a needless step?
Health Lab talks to Jorge Ruas, Ph.D., of the U-M Department of Pharmacology, about peptides, how they work and whether supplementing them lends any benefit.
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AI chatbots spark mental health concerns, including psychosis risk
Artificial intelligence-driven AI chatbots have been linked to cases of suicide, delusions, psychosis and mental health issues. Three experts from Michigan Medicine explain what’s known and how to respond.
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Teenage patient receives treatment for papillary thyroid cancer
Teen hockey player Gavin Hewitt was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer and underwent surgery and radioactive iodine treatment.
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Your gut is home to an entire ecosystem, and scientists are finding new residents
There is an entire ecosystem living in your gut, and researchers want to identify each microorganism that makes up this community. University of Michigan researchers recently found–and named– a previously unknown resident.
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Teens need private time with doctors, but many aren’t getting it
While most parents say it’s important for health care providers to speak privately with teenagers during their medical visits, far fewer are putting that belief into practice, according to a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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A smarter helmet for the smallest patients
U-M Health specialists invented a new design for cranial shaping helmets to improve treatment for positional head deformities like plagiocephaly.
