Many Families Unwilling to Skip Thanksgiving Gatherings During COVID-19
National Poll: Over half of parents say it’s important for kids to see relatives during holidays, but many also want to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at family gatherings.
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Does Kiwifruit Help Chronic Constipation?
A gastroenterologist teams up with his son to find out if kiwifruits measure up to prunes and psyllium when it comes to combatting chronic constipation.
Michigan Medicine joins hospitals nationwide in campaign encouraging everyone to #MaskUp
Michigan Medicine has joined about 100 of the nation’s top health care systems with an urgent plea for all Americans – mask up, because wearing a facemask is our best chance at slowing the surging COVID-19 pandemic.
Democratizing Genetic Data for Cancer Research
An open access, online repository accelerates advancements in cancer prevention and prediction.
How the Polio Vaccine Virus Occasionally Becomes Dangerous
Genetic study of the live vaccine could help efforts toward eradication.
Suicide Risk During Pregnancy, After Childbirth on the Rise
Study finds prevalence of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among childbearing women nearly tripled over a decade, with an estimated 24,000 individuals at potential suicide risk.
COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Volunteers Explain Why They Signed Up
Clinical trials depend on participants. So does ending the pandemic.
Michigan Medicine adds visitor restrictions for emergency department, hospitals and clinics
Michigan Medicine has added visitor restrictions at its hospitals and clinics to continue to minimize COVID-19 spread and keep patients and staff safe.
Call for Health Care Providers to Advocate for Disability Rights During COVID-19
A recent paper highlights concerns around access to medical treatment and medical rationing decisions for people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young Kids’ YouTube Viewing Dominated by Consumerism, Ads
Report finds children are often consuming pervasive and inappropriate advertising, violence and other questionable content while watching online videos.
