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Medicaid expansion had little effect on preventing the closure of obstetric services

Expansion reduced hospital closures, but only among hospitals that did not have obstetric units.

News Release

UMN included in national partnership to improve water management

University of Minnesota announced as member of the news Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH).

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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.

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Talking financial scam protection with U of M

Assistant Research Professor Marty DeLiema studies the risk factors associated with financial fraud, provides expert tips for how to avoid financial fraud, and identifies what to do when you fall victim to scammers.

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Critical benefits of snowpack for winter wheat are diminishing

University of Minnesota scientists are partnering with a global team to study the complex effects of climate change on winter crops.

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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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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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Study discovers molecular properties of lung surfactants that could lead to better treatments for respiratory illnesses

A University of Minnesota-led research team analyzed the fundamental properties and structures of the naturally occurring substances that help human lungs expand and contract, providing insight into how the substances help us breathe.

News Release

U of M Principals Survey reveals challenges, optimism and the need for support among public schools leaders

http://z.umn.edu/mnps22esResults of the Minnesota Principals Survey elevates the voices of principals, assistant principals and charter school leaders across the state.

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How AV policies impact social equity

A new study from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs shows how AVs could impact social equity.

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Solving the Honeycrisp apple ancestry mystery

Ancestry tests aren’t just for people or pets anymore. Thanks to DNA-based tracking, researchers at the University of Minnesota have finally traced the family tree of the Honeycrisp apple.

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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.

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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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A window into the wild north

Through a combination of advancing technology, social media, and charismatic subjects, research on wolves in northern Minnesota has caught the attention of millions.

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New study solves mystery of how soft liquid droplets erode hard surfaces

A new study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers shows why liquid droplets have the ability to erode hard surfaces, a discovery that could help engineers design more erosion-resistant materials.

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Using technology to identify crop types early in the season, without entering the field

A new technological approach developed by University of Minnesota researchers will allow key stakeholders to identify important crop types far earlier in the season than ever before.

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New study of how bacteria swim could help prevent the spread of disease and improve medical treatments

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led research team studied how bacteria swim in complex fluids, providing insight into how the microorganisms move through different environments, such as their natural habitats or inside the human body.

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Study shows strong influence of external environment on fungal communities in the primate gut

Researchers are starting to understand the importance of gut fungi in mammals and the ways different environmental factors can shape these fungal communities, which play a crucial role in regulating immune responses.