Health conditions

A woman who is wearing military fatigues on one side of her body and a medical white coat on the other, with a stethoscope draped around her shoulders.

Feature

From military medics to physicians

The University of Minnesota’s new Military Medic to Medical School program helps combat medics make the transition from military service to civilian care.

Feature

How genes affect mother’s milk and infants

Researchers find that many genes influence the composition of milk, with implications for babies’ health.

Campers work on different camping skills at Bohemian Flats Park, including putting up a tent

Feature

A camp for kids celebrates every voice

The Sioris Family University of Minnesota Kids Who Stutter Camp is an opportunity for kids to build confidence, community, and family.

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Talking rare diseases with U of M

Dr. Reena Kartha discusses rare diseases and the work she and the University do to progress the field.

News Release

CIDRAP and global health experts identify research priorities for Zika virus preparedness and response

Priorities are needed to detect and mitigate the threat of future mosquito-borne Zika virus outbreaks.

Illustrated image of a uterus with tissue growth from endometriosis.

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Talking endometriosis with U of M

Leah Henke talks about endometriosis for National Endometriosis Awareness Month in March.

Image of the torsos of two people, one in a red shirt and one in a white shirt, each with their arm outstretched. In the crook of their elbows, there are white bandages with red hearts on them.

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Talking blood donation with U of M

Dr. Claudia Cohn discusses why donating blood is more important than ever.

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Research Brief

Rising early adult mortality in the US

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that death rates for early adults, or adults aged 25-44, rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain higher than expected post-pandemic.

Research Brief

Chronic exposure to air pollution associated with increased risk of blood clots

Air pollution can contribute to several diseases, including asthma, lung disease and cancer. A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, published in Blood, shows a link between air pollution and potentially life-threatening blood clotting diseases.

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