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Researchers: Connection between Asian American racism and increased gun purchases during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Researchers: Connection between Asian American racism and increased gun purchases during COVID-19 pandemicThe study looked at the impacts of racism, alcohol abuse and mental distress on the number of gun purchases among Asian Americans.
319-million-year-old fish oldest example of fossilized vertebrate brain, University of Michigan researchers say
Read full article: 319-million-year-old fish oldest example of fossilized vertebrate brain, University of Michigan researchers sayNew scans of a prehistoric fish brain have shed light on previous notions that soft tissue cannot be fossilized.
Tree Town named No. 2 best college town in United States for second year
Read full article: Tree Town named No. 2 best college town in United States for second yearFinancial website WalletHub recently released its annual Best College Towns & Cities in America list, and as per usual, Ann Arbor sits at the top for the 2023 rankings.
University of Michigan named No. 3 public university by reputation in nation
Read full article: University of Michigan named No. 3 public university by reputation in nationUniversity of Michigan is the third best public university by reputation in the United States, according to the 2022 Times Higher Education World Reputation rankings.
Highly processed foods are addictive substances, says University of Michigan study
Read full article: Highly processed foods are addictive substances, says University of Michigan studyNew research says highly processed foods meet all the criteria used by the U.S. to classify cigarettes as an addictive substance.
Beaumont Health says tests using artificial intelligence can identify dangerous fetal heart defects
Read full article: Beaumont Health says tests using artificial intelligence can identify dangerous fetal heart defectsResearchers at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak have discovered a blood test for pregnant people that can detect fetal congenital heart defects before the child is born.
University of Michigan’s Mcity gets $5M to expand access, enable remote autonomous vehicle testing
Read full article: University of Michigan’s Mcity gets $5M to expand access, enable remote autonomous vehicle testingU-M's autonomous vehicle technology testing facility has received $5.1 million from NSF to enable remote access to the public-private mobility partnership.
Sunday Read: Why Michigan experts say monkeypox is next pandemic, but not next COVID
Read full article: Sunday Read: Why Michigan experts say monkeypox is next pandemic, but not next COVIDTwo University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.
University of Michigan epidemiologists: ‘Monkeypox is the next pandemic’ but ‘not the next COVID’
Read full article: University of Michigan epidemiologists: ‘Monkeypox is the next pandemic’ but ‘not the next COVID’Two University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.
Vitamin supplements don’t help prevent heart disease or cancer, experts say
Read full article: Vitamin supplements don’t help prevent heart disease or cancer, experts sayVitamins and minerals are essential to maintaining normal health and a normal metabolism. However, the real question is whether you benefit from getting more vitamins and minerals than you would naturally from a well-rounded diet.
Flashpoint Interview: Immunologist talks COVID deaths in Michigan compared to other states
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Immunologist talks COVID deaths in Michigan compared to other statesWe’re taking a look at how COVID-19 deaths have been higher in Michigan over the last 12 months compared to the previous 12 months, and how that has differed elsewhere.
Dress accordingly: Mosquitoes attracted to certain colors more than others, study finds
Read full article: Dress accordingly: Mosquitoes attracted to certain colors more than others, study findsNew research shows there may be a new way to protect ourselves from mosquitoes: by changing the way we dress.
Study: Questions being used to identify people at risk of suicide often fall short
Read full article: Study: Questions being used to identify people at risk of suicide often fall shortA new study finds the current questions being used to identify people at risk of mental health issues and suicide often fall short. Especially for people with access to firearms.
Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attention
Read full article: Spring cleaning: These dirty household items desperately need attentionIt's time for some spring cleaning! Clutter in your home can actually be a hazard, and research finds that a messy home can have a negative impact on your mood, sleep, energy and productivity.
Studies suggest Wordle, word games benefit your brain
Read full article: Studies suggest Wordle, word games benefit your brainEven if you don’t play Wordle, chances are that you’ve heard of it. The trending word game has become a fan favorite, helping people -- even us in the newsroom -- to start their mornings with a little brain teaser.
Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? It’s more common than you think, study finds
Read full article: Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? It’s more common than you think, study findsResearchers from the University of Michigan found that "long COVID" symptoms occur in nearly half the people who contracted the virus.
University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center receives $11.5M gift for eye degeneration research
Read full article: University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center receives $11.5M gift for eye degeneration researchA new gift to the University of Michigan will advance research into one of the most common eye diseases affecting older adults.
Ann Arbor area family raising funds for wheelchair accessible van for son with rare brain disorder
Read full article: Ann Arbor area family raising funds for wheelchair accessible van for son with rare brain disorderKassondra and William Lambert hope to raise enough money to purchase a wheelchair accessible van for their young son, Ethan.
Research: 1 in 3 new mothers during early COVID experienced postpartum depression
Read full article: Research: 1 in 3 new mothers during early COVID experienced postpartum depressionOne in three new mothers during early COVID had postpartum depression, according to University of Michigan researchers.
Invasive spider expected to spread in US East -- but what about Michigan?
Read full article: Invasive spider expected to spread in US East -- but what about Michigan?A spider that only recently arrived in the U.S., considered an invasive species, is expected to spread across the U.S. Eastern Seaboard in coming years -- but what about Michigan?
Research finds heart disease risk factors may increase risk of brain disease
Read full article: Research finds heart disease risk factors may increase risk of brain diseaseHeart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but the number of deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is rising.
What impact did stay-at-home orders have on humanity?
Read full article: What impact did stay-at-home orders have on humanity?A new study out of the University of Michigan is taking a different approach to understanding the impact of the stay-at-home orders in the first few months of the COVID pandemic.
University of Michigan annual report reveals strong financial position despite pandemic
Read full article: University of Michigan annual report reveals strong financial position despite pandemicDespite the many challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Michigan’s “financial position remains strong,” according to the school’s annual report.
U-M regent Ron Weiser donates $30M to establish prostate cancer center at Michigan Medicine
Read full article: U-M regent Ron Weiser donates $30M to establish prostate cancer center at Michigan MedicineU-M Regent Ron Weiser has committed $30 million to establish new prostate cancer center on university's medical campus.
U-M study: Natural COVID infections provide protection against reinfection, two variants
Read full article: U-M study: Natural COVID infections provide protection against reinfection, two variantsResearchers from the University of Michigan found that natural COVID infections provided some protection against reinfection in a community in Nicaragua.
University of Michigan receives $4M to establish wealth inequality research center
Read full article: University of Michigan receives $4M to establish wealth inequality research centerThe James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics will conduct cutting-edge research to understand how inequality impacts generations.
U-M researchers receive $13M to measure how environmental exposures impact cancer risk
Read full article: U-M researchers receive $13M to measure how environmental exposures impact cancer riskThe National Cancer Institute has awarded researchers at the University of Michigan with a $13 million grant to study how exposure to environmental contaminants can impact individuals’ risk of developing cancer.
Study: More screen time, less exercise has negative impact on kids’ mental health
Read full article: Study: More screen time, less exercise has negative impact on kids’ mental healthA new study has found that the combination of less exercise and more screen time has a negative impact on children and teenagers’ behavior and their mental health.
University of Michigan receives $1.7M in federal funds to develop new powered exoskeleton
Read full article: University of Michigan receives $1.7M in federal funds to develop new powered exoskeletonA team of researchers at the University of Michigan plans to develop a lightweight exoskeleton that could be a game changer for people with mobility disabilities.
University of Michigan study reveals why diabetics can develop severe COVID-19
Read full article: University of Michigan study reveals why diabetics can develop severe COVID-19Researchers at U-M found an explanation for why patients with diabetes are at high risk for developing severe COVID infections.
University of Michigan study finds earless worms can ‘listen’ through skin
Read full article: University of Michigan study finds earless worms can ‘listen’ through skinA species of roundworm can sense and respond to sound, despite being earless, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute.
Johnson & Johnson says a second dose of its COVID vaccine offers a major boost in protection from virus
Read full article: Johnson & Johnson says a second dose of its COVID vaccine offers a major boost in protection from virusJohnson & Johnson announced new research that found a second dose of its COVID vaccine offers a major boost in protection.
Beaumont study: COVID vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalizations, death
Read full article: Beaumont study: COVID vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalizations, deathA new study published by Beaumont Health finds that COVID-19 vaccines prevent serious illness and death among vaccinated individuals who become infected with the virus.
U-M survey finds most Detroit parents likely to take precautions against COVID, sans vaccine
Read full article: U-M survey finds most Detroit parents likely to take precautions against COVID, sans vaccine“They are not coronavirus deniers by any means," said Dr. Jeffrey Morenoff "They’re actually concerned about their safety and taking steps to mitigate that risk by mask wearing and social distancing."
Study finds ways to mitigate COVID spread on school buses
Read full article: Study finds ways to mitigate COVID spread on school busesWith students returning to in-person learning this fall, yet another concern takes center stage: Are children likely to be exposed to COVID-19 while riding the school bus?
U-M study: Hospitalizations among adolescents with eating disorders spike during pandemic
Read full article: U-M study: Hospitalizations among adolescents with eating disorders spike during pandemicYoung patients admitted to hospital for eating disorders more than doubled during the pandemic at Michigan Medicine.
Study suggests mRNA vaccines induce long-lasting COVID immunity
Read full article: Study suggests mRNA vaccines induce long-lasting COVID immunityA new study has found that some vaccines may offer COVID-19 immunity for years, especially for those who contracted and recovered from the virus before immunization.
University of Michigan researchers develop microphone for smart speakers that doesn’t eavesdrop
Read full article: University of Michigan researchers develop microphone for smart speakers that doesn’t eavesdropNew technology developed at U-M could prevent smart speakers from listening to our conversations.
University of Michigan’s bipolar research program launches virtual art exhibition
Read full article: University of Michigan’s bipolar research program launches virtual art exhibitionA new virtual art exhibit has opened at the University of Michigan highlighting the importance of art in healing and recovery.