Study says pets may protect your brain’s cognitive processing as you age
A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan, published in the Journal of Aging and Health, details another positive correlation between pet ownership and health.
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Helping an employee-turned-patient overcome a brain tumor
A patient with a brain tumor talks about their experience being an employee receiving care at Michigan Medicine.
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Shipt gift helps address food insecurity
A gift from Shipt supports Michigan Medicine's Tammy Chang, M.D., MPH, in developing Nutrition Value Pathways to expand access to Food is Medicine programs and help address food insecurity.
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Family Medicine researchers find clinicians question Black expectant moms more about cannabis use than white moms
Department of Family Medicine researchers examined how often clinicians talked to women about cannabis use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, finding that they brought up the topic of cannabis use more often with Black expectant moms than white moms.
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BRCF Flow Cytometry Service Enhancements Coming July 1
The BRCF Flow Cytometry Core is introducing a new billing structure that gives researchers greater transparency, precision, and control over their spend.
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Celebrating outstanding teaching and research at the 2026 Endowment for Basic Sciences Awards
The 2026 Endowment for Basic Sciences Awards recognized nine faculty and nine research staff members for their accomplishments in teaching and research.
Health Lab Podcast
7-OH, kratom and the emerging public health crisis for sale across the country
A patient, his doctor and other experts warn of dangers of 7-OH, which is touted as a derivative of kratom and is widely available, but packs far more opioid danger.
