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Spotting CMV

Thanks in part to a U of M professor, a common cause of hearing loss in infants is now part of routine newborn screening in Minnesota.

Research Brief

A new tool to study cell movement promises to advance cancer research

U of M researchers have developed a test to quickly sort and evaluate cells for disease research and diagnosis.

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Study of dementia adds crucial missing data on Native Americans

Chippewa elders step forward to make knowledge about dementia more relevant for all.

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Why we need more black therapists

Psychology student Lanz Ulmer reflects on the importance of accessible mental health care to the Black community.

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Seeing mental health through a different lens

The School of Nursing is partnering with law enforcement for clinical experiences in rural Minnesota.

Research Brief

COVID-19 mortality spiked among white and rural populations in U.S. during Delta and Omicron waves

Racial disparities in U.S. COVID-19 deaths narrowed substantially from the first to the second year of the pandemic.

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U of M faculty find that language barriers negatively affect clinical outcomes

Analysis examined COVID-19 vaccination rates and clinical outcomes and their relationship to language barriers and disparities.

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Quitting smoking leads to a lower risk of household food insecurity

When a tobacco user quits smoking, their household is less likely to experience food insecurity in the following year.

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U of M researchers develop technique for rapid detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and CWD

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a groundbreaking new diagnostic technique that will allow for faster and more accurate detection of neurodegenerative diseases. The method will likely open a door for earlier treatment and mitigation of various diseases that affect humans, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and similar diseases that affect animals, such as chronic wasting disease (CWD).

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Talking tick season with U of M

Expert discusses the outlook for this year’s tick season in Minnesota.

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Physical Fitness Month

As we approach National Physical Fitness Month in May, College of Education and Human Development Professor Beth Lewis speaks to the importance of physical fitness at every age.

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Persistence, passion, and purpose

Student Miguel Anselmo’s time as an undergraduate was marked by both growth and grief, but it put him on the path to finding his passion.

Research Brief

Food insecurity limits intuitive eating in the short and long term

A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) explores how food insecurity affects the way adolescents and emerging adults practice intuitive eating.

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Supporting the U of M enhances rural health care access

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Talking healthy school lunches with U of M

Last month, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students in the state of Minnesota.

Expert Alert

Skin health during prom and wedding season

Dr. Ingrid Polcari discusses skin health and UV light damage.

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Talking climate change and health impacts with U of M

Drs. Emily Onello and Joseph Bianco discuss how climate change impacts human health.

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Talking oral cancer with U of M

Dr. Nelson Rhodus with the School of Dentistry talks about what oral cancer is, risk factors for the disease and why early detection is so important.

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Cutting down cancer

Years of research collaboration has produced successful therapies for brain cancer in dogs and laid the foundation for human treatment.

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Health disparities in Minnesota

Dr. Rahel Nardos with the Medical School and Center or Global Health and Social Responsibility discusses health disparities in Minnesota and work being done at the University to address them for Minority Health Month.