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Women’s Midlife Health—a BMC journal started by Siobán Harlow, professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health—is now indexed in PubMed. Being indexed by PubMed or another indexation service is a reflection of the scientific quality of the journal.
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.
Only a small percentage of people in their 50s and early 60s have had their DNA tested—either for medical reasons, to learn their ancestry or out of curiosity—but far more have an interest in getting such tests done, according to a new poll.
No one looks forward to that first colonoscopy, but this glimpse into the gut is one of the most powerful existing weapons against colon cancer. Yet current protocol for when to start checking for the disease may be too late for many men and may put many women through an expensive and unnecessary ordeal, according to a new study led by Jihyoun Jeon in the Department of Epidemiology.
Michigan Public Health scientists play a key role in helping determine which flu vaccines are most effective. The Detroit Free Press interviewed Emily Martin, assistant professor of Epidemiology, about the work done here and what people need to know about the flu vaccine.
People with low muscle strength are 50 percent more likely to die earlier than their stronger peers, according to a study led by Kate Duchowny, who recently completed her PhD in epidemiology at Michigan Public Health.