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New research shows parental reactions to picky eating can have long-term effects, for better or worse. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/got-a-picky-eater-try-these-11-tips-at-table Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two-thirds of all pet owners say that having an animal helps them stay physically active. But for some older adults, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/poll-pets-help-older-adults-cope-health-issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science is with James Corden. Fat shaming shouldn’t make a comeback, and it won’t solve the nation’s obesity epidemic. Michigan Medicine rounds up 15 research papers and articles from our faculty proving why the treatment for obesity can’t adopt a “one size fits all” approach. For more information on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/fat-shaming-wont-solve-obesity-science-might Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than half of parents in the national C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health believe their teen has been in an unsafe situation riding with a distracted teen driver. For more information about this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/what-all-parents-should-consider-before-letting-teens-ride-teens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being a new parent comes with a multitude of worries, including ones about breastfeeding or getting your baby to successfully latch. In an effort to keep infection off your list, Carrie Pawlowski, RN, a lactation consultant at Michigan Medicine, shares tips and tricks for keeping yourself mastitis free and what to do if you think you have it.For more information about this story visit: http://michmed.org/xop35 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an inflammatory disease of the small airways in the lungs, affects 16 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Physicians would like to identify the disease in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.In a landmark study funded by the NHLBI, an international team of researchers led by Michigan Medicine discovered that a noninvasive technique called parametric response mapping, or PRM, could identify the small airway damage common in early stages of COPD.For more information about this story visit: http://michmed.org/Ylq1R Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For oncologists in the beginning of their career, scientific conferences present an opportunity for them to network, share their research, gain new knowledge and advance in their field. But many women find themselves skipping these conferences due to family obligations, a new study finds.For more information about this story visit: http://michmed.org/JbmrZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Academic research has long been characterized by silos and protective instincts. A new crop of fresh-thinking physician scientists are turning that model on its head, and the results are saving little hearts.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/breaking-down-barriers-fight-against-congenital-heart-disease Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An early clinical trial at U-M finds that a Wee1 inhibitor, combined with radiation and gemcitabine, is safe and potentially effective in pancreatic cancer treatment. Investigators ran a phase 1 clinical trial that looked at AZD1775, an inhibitor designed to block an enzyme called Wee1, which plays a role in repairing damaged DNA. The trial builds on almost 20 years of research at U-M focused on improving the treatment of pancreatic cancer cases that are too advanced for surgery.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/new-drug-shows-encouraging-survival-results-for-pancreatic-cancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study suggests that despite sometimes getting a bad rap in the news, the common disciplinary strategy isn’t linked to harmful effects in children. Researchers compared emotional and behavioral health between kids whose parents reported using timeouts and those who didn’t over a roughly eight-year period. The result: no difference.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/timeouts-not-associated-long-term-negative-effects-children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new approach to RNA sequencing reveals thousands of previously inaccessible RNA fragments in blood plasma that might serve as disease- and organ-specific biomarkers. Advancing technology is allowing scientists increasingly to search for tiny signs of cancer and other health issues in samples of patients’ blood and urine. These “liquid biopsies” are less invasive than a traditional biopsy, and can provide information about what’s happening throughout the body instead of just at a single site.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/making-invisible-visible-new-method-opens-unexplored-realms-for-liquid-biopsies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent study found that people with chronic lower back pain who performed self-administered acupressure experienced improvement in pain and fatigue symptoms. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/lower-back-pain-self-administered-acupressure-could-help Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They’re haunting the back of your medicine cabinet like the Ghosts of Illnesses Past.Pain pills your doctor prescribed years ago after that operation. Antibiotics from a child’s last ear infection. Half-finished, crusty bottles of cough syrup and leftover sleeping pills. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/old-drugs-your-medicine-cabinet-heres-what-to-do-them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaping and e-cigarettes have gained quick popularity among teens, but an expert warns they won’t mitigate health risks and that they could be responsible for creating them. For more information about this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/to-vape-or-not-to-vape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Older adults who get a hearing aid for a newly diagnosed hearing loss have a lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia, depression or anxiety in the following three years, and a lower risk of suffering fall-related injuries, than those who leave their hearing loss uncorrected, a new study finds. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/hearing-aids-linked-to-lower-risk-of-dementia-depression-and-falls-study-finds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new paper out today finds that while women are entering the medical field at equal numbers to men, they are not being promoted or recruited to senior roles at the same rate. For more on this story visit: https://www.uofmhealth.org/news/archive/201909/grades-are-gender-equality-report-card-reveals-systematic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people over 50 say they’re ready for natural disasters and emergency situations, but a new national poll shows that many haven’t taken key steps to protect their health and well-being in cases of severe weather, long-term power outages or other situations. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/many-older-adults-arent-fully-prepared-for-emergency-situations-poll-finds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before your teen begins their freshman year of college, the University of Michigan’s Chief Health Officer recommends covering these key areas with your teen to help prepare them for taking charge of their own health care. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/8-health-care-questions-to-discuss-your-college-bound-teen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new research report shows an increase in patients being prescribed opioids after experiencing an ankle sprain. The Michigan Medicine authors urge fellow physicians to be aware of the current treatment guidelines. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/prescribing-opioids-for-a-sprained-ankle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pediatricians are often among the biggest advocates for mothers who want to breastfeed – whether a patient’s mom would like to continue nursing for a month or two years. But doctors who happen to be mothers themselves know all too well how challenging it can be to follow their own advice. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/supporting-physician-moms-breastfeeding-goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It could have remained empty for years. Instead, the former pharmaceutical research campus has found new life as a thriving hub of innovation. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/an-experiment-expansion-how-u-m-turned-vacant-into-vibrant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study finds people who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which lies on the continuum of cognitive decline between normal cognition and dementia, are less likely to receive proven heart attack treatment in the hospital. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/heart-attack-patients-mild-cognitive-impairment-get-fewer-treatments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Babies who spend their first days or weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit may not sleep as soundly as those who go home.Now, researchers are examining whether one simple difference could help soothe these infants to sleep: the sound of their mother’s voice. Read more by visiting our blog at https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/moms-voice-may-help-babies-sleep-better-nicu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four in 10 parents say they are very or somewhat likely to move their child to a different provider if their doctor sees families who refuse all childhood vaccines, according to a new national poll. For more on this, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/should-doctors-accept-unvaccinated-children-as-patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An early clinical trial at U-M finds that a Wee1 inhibitor, combined with radiation and gemcitabine, is safe and potentially effective in pancreatic cancer treatment. For more on this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/new-drug-shows-encouraging-survival-results-for-pancreatic-cancer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sixty percent of privately insured children undergoing tonsil removal received opioids –with average prescriptions lasting about six to 10 days – a new study finds. For more on this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/6-10-kids-receive-opioids-after-tonsillectomy-but-opioids-may-not-prevent-complications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research confirms it’s not only what you eat, but when you eat, that matters in the struggle to lose weight. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/intermittent-fasting-it-right-for-you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Examination of post-birth pain care patterns over time finds declines in opioid prescribing, but opportunities for more non-opioid-based care. For more on this story, visit www.UofMHealth.org/healthblogs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dehydration, heat stroke and heat exhaustion are common health threats for athletes, especially if activities take place outside. For more on this post, and others like it, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/bones-muscles-joints/tips-for-keeping-student-athletes-safe-after-common-injuries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A newly defined cancer gene combines The Fast and the Furious with TV's Fast N' Loud to drive more than a third of prostate cancers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two-thirds of all pet owners say that having an animal helps them stay physically active. But for some older adults, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/poll-pets-help-older-adults-cope-health-issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be at risk for torn tendons, and rates of injury seem to be on the rise. For more on this topic visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/tackling-torn-tendons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decongestants can pose a dangerous risk to people with hypertension. Try these other steps to safely treat a cold or allergies. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/why-high-blood-pressure-and-cold-meds-dont-mix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thirty-five times more white patients than patients of color receive buprenorphine, and three-quarters of prescriptions go to those who pay cash or have private insurance. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/stark-racial-financial-divides-found-opioid-addiction-treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Michigan Medicine expert explains what we know and don’t know about the hormone supplement that’s growing in popularity. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/are-melatonin-supplements-safe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research shows parental reactions to picky eating can have long-term effects, for better or worse. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/got-a-picky-eater-try-these-11-tips-at-table Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some cancer medications can also pose dangerous cardiovascular risks. Trained specialists can help patients find the safest treatment and monitor for side effects. For more information please visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/how-cancer-treatment-and-heart-disease-are-connected Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.To learn more about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/8-common-misconceptions-about-concussions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weight loss can do more than reduce joint pain in people who are overweight, a new study has found. Other big health improvements can happen, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-losing-weight-can-relieve-a-host-of-painful-problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A disease the federal government declared “eliminated” nearly two decades ago is surfacing again. Here’s why — and what to do: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/whats-causing-2019-measles-outbreak-symptoms-perfcon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turning the tide demands improvements to pain care, mental health care and medication-assisted opioid addiction care, U-M researchers say in a new report. For more on this topic, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/opioid-related-suicides-and-overdose-deaths-have-more-than-doubled-since-2000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New study finds worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles. For more on this topic visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/more-than-half-of-people-taking-cannabis-for-chronic-pain-report-driving-while-high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U-M research suggests coping techniques can help patients lead fuller lives — with or without complete pain relief. For more on this topic visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/accepting-chronic-pain-strategies-offer-alternative-to-opioids Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning about cancer diagnoses of extended family — and the details of their conditions — is a conversation everyone should have. For more information on cancer genetics visit www.RogelCancerCenter.Org/Cancer-Genetics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A flu vaccine can shield you, and those you love, from the virus’ potentially life-threatening effects — including heart attack. For more on this story, visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/getting-a-flu-shot-can-help-protect-your-heart-too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/why-your-tight-ponytail-causes-a-painful-headache Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us are guilty of streaming countless episodes of a favorite show in one sitting. But the habit can wreak havoc on sleep, research shows. To learn more visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/real-life-walking-dead-binge-watching-can-make-you-a-zombie-study-finds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.