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How Children & Teens Die in America: Study Reveals the Widespread & Persistent Role of Firearms
New Research from Rebecca Cunningham
A new study from the University of Michigan shows the firearm death rate, the number two cause of death among children and teens, has stayed the same for nearly two decades. Read more
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Small-Scale Poultry Farming Could Mean Big Problem in Developing Countries
New Research from Joe Eisenberg
Small-scale farming in developing countries provides those in rural communities with income and access to protein, but it may have a large impact on antibiotic resistance, according to a new University of Michigan study. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Why We Still Don't Know How Many NFL Players Have CTE
New Contribution by Bhramar Mukherjee
Over the past few years, the NFL has been haunted by the early deaths of some former players whose brains showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, mood disorders, dementia and other brain-related problems. But how prevalent is CTE, and how likely are players to develop it? Those remain unanswered questions, despite ongoing attempts to answer them. Read more
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Better Implementation of State Law Could Improve Housing Stability for Detroit Homeowners
New Research from Alexa Eisenberg and Roshanak Mehdipanah
Increasing awareness of a program designed to prevent foreclosure among low-income homeowners in Detroit and making the application process easier are among the recommendations to help residents stay in their homes, according to a new University of Michigan report. Read more
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Might Spell Trouble for Middle-Aged Women
New Research from Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez and Mia Peng
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome develop metabolic syndrome earlier than women without the condition—likely putting them at higher risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by the University of Michigan. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Good Health: Inside Flu Season
Arnold Monto and Emily Martin Interviewed by WDIV
With the flu season in full effect, the 'flu lab' at The University of Michigan working to prevent an extreme breakout of one of the most contagious illnesses. Read more
