Your 'sleep profile' sheds light on health, lifestyle and cognition, new study shows
Researchers have uncovered five patterns of sleep that affect brain activity in different ways.
Just as a single night of insomnia may leave you feeling groggy and cranky, solid slumber can help you feel rested and ready to take on the day. How well you sleep over time, however, can influence deeper aspects of your health and well-being, new research shows. Read full article here.
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Committed to patients, dedicated to learners: General Pediatrics honors two faculty members
Dr. Lauren Reed and Dr. Heba Abu-Isa are recognized for excellence in clinical care, education, mentorship, and service to the General Pediatrics community.
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More than half of U.S. adults now qualify for statins under new guidelines
Cholesterol-lowering medicines called statins can reduce heart attack and stroke risk decades later; a study finds millions more people should be taking them.
Well-Being at Michigan Medicine
Supporting Student Success: Building Well-Being into Medical Education
Medical school has always been demanding, but today's learners face new pressures—from increasing uncertainty and academic intensity to stigma around asking for help. In this episode, Elizabeth Harry, M.D., welcomes Seetha Monrad, M.D., Associate Dean for Medical Student Education, and Erin McKean, M.D., Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, to discuss how Michigan Medicine is embedding well-being into medical education through thoughtful assessment, expanded mental health resources and a culture that helps students succeed without lowering expectations.
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Manoj Puthenveedu Appointed Rackham Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives
Manoj Puthenveedu Appointed Rackham Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives
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Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors
Kelly M. Malloy, MD, MBA Elected to AAO-HNS Board of Directors
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Congratulations to Kate Bowman on receiving the 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery from the PhRMA Foundation
Congratulations to Kate Bowman on receiving the 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery from the PhRMA Foundation