Health

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Research on mental health offers hope

Two researchers bring crucial clarity to the nature of suicide and other mental health issues, paving the way for prevention and better treatments.

A student receives a free mom hug from Rita Goodrich while three students walk by in the background.

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Students embrace ‘Free Mom Hugs’ with open arms

A group of mothers has been offering “Free Mom Hugs” to University of Minnesota students this semester, brightening their days whether they knew they needed it or not.

A mask is placed over a dog's face while its breath is analyzed as part of a research study at the Veterinary Medical Center.

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New breath test could detect heart disease in dogs earlier

How a new "breathalyzer" from the College of Veterinary Medicine could change the future of canine heart health.

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How rural and tribal communities are rewriting the rules for Alzheimer’s prevention

While research often focuses on the increased risks of Alzheimer’s disease in rural and tribal communities, that is only half the story.

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Research Brief

Analyzing individual food patterns for healthier gut microbiomes

University of Minnesota researchers are developing a personalized approach to track how individual food choices impact the gut microbiome.

Research Brief

Today’s teens are sleeping less than ever before

New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health shows that teenagers today are getting less sleep than any generation before them.

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Busting five myths about mental health with University of Minnesota experts

University of Minnesota experts are setting the record straight with evidence-based research, new treatments and workforce innovations that are changing how mental health conditions are understood and treated.

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Research Brief

Encouraging dieting and weight loss can shape youth body image into adulthood

Young adults spend hours a day on social media platforms filled with exercise influencers, fitness trends and other appearance-focused content that can reinforce unrealistic body ideals.