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Pioneers in wellbeing

For more than a quarter century, the U of M’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing has advanced whole-person health and wellbeing.

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Talking Black Maternal Health Week with the U of M

Black Maternal Health Week runs from April 11-15, 2022. U of M researchers share their expertise.

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Medical device innovation at the University of Minnesota

Dr. Paul Iaizzo discusses the work being done at the University of Minnesota in the medical device technology industry.

Research Brief

International Study Shows Risk Factors in Childhood are Related to Cardiovascular Events in Adulthood

Cardiovascular disease affects more than 126 million people a year worldwide and continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. It is well known that risk factors in adults, such as high cholesterol, lead to heart attacks and other cardiovascular illnesses.

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Visions of self-care

What helps keep University of Minnesota students balanced and happy? The answers vary widely, but the images show some favorite activities.

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Talking global health with the U of M

For World Health Day on April 7th, Professor Shailey Prasad discusses issues in global health.

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Talking Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza with the U of M

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, is an extremely contagious viral illness that affects both wild birds and livestock, such as chicken and turkeys.

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Talking National Public Health Week with the U of M

Access to quality health care can vary based on a person’s age, race and location. Associate professor and public health expert Carrie Henning-Smith shares her tips for greater access to health care.

Research Brief

Rural hospital administrators’ beliefs on offering obstetric care

University of Minnesota study finds administrators of rural hospitals providing obstetric care in the United States reported needing at least 200 annual births for safety and financial viability.

Research Brief

New method of pancreatic islet cryopreservation marks breakthrough for diabetes cure

Research from the U of M provides new cryopreservation method to overcome supply chain roadblocks in diabetes cure.

Research Brief

Brain studies show thousands of participants are needed for accurate results

New research from the U of M and Washington University in St. Louis examines participant numbers needed for brain studies.

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Where discovery creates hope

One family’s journey through rare disease leads to something even rarer.

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University of Minnesota researchers show variety of factors contribute to mothers ability to reduce transmission of COVID-19

Mothers from diverse backgrounds did not feel in control, were unsure of how to follow public health guidance and felt disconnected from family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health research published in the Journal of Communication in Healthcare.

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New prevalence data on sex trading shows disproportional impact on transgender and gender diverse high school students

New study examines sex trading among high school students

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Talking colorectal cancer with the U of M

Dr. Emil Lou discusses colorectal cancer.

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Talking pediatric obesity during the pandemic with the U of M

Dr. Aaron Kelly discusses the effect of the pandemic on childhood obesity rates.

Research Brief

Household food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for future disordered eating and high weight status in young adulthood

PhD candidate and researcher Laura Hooper found that 21% of people who experienced food insecurity during adolescence started binge eating in young adulthood.

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Pioneers in wellbeing

Talking Black Maternal Health Week with the U of M

Medical device innovation at the University of Minnesota

International Study Shows Risk Factors in Childhood are Related to Cardiovascular Events in Adulthood

Visions of self-care

Talking global health with the U of M

Talking Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza with the U of M

Talking National Public Health Week with the U of M

Rural hospital administrators’ beliefs on offering obstetric care

New method of pancreatic islet cryopreservation marks breakthrough for diabetes cure

Brain studies show thousands of participants are needed for accurate results

Where discovery creates hope

University of Minnesota researchers show variety of factors contribute to mothers ability to reduce transmission of COVID-19

New prevalence data on sex trading shows disproportional impact on transgender and gender diverse high school students

Talking colorectal cancer with the U of M

Talking pediatric obesity during the pandemic with the U of M

Household food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for future disordered eating and high weight status in young adulthood

Blood levels of common antiepileptic drugs drop during pregnancy, causing breakthrough seizures

Keeping your heart healthy

Talking rare diseases with the U of M

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