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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: hidden health crisis in America
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has reported that there are approximately 30 million Americans suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and it’s costing the United States billions of dollars every...
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Strong provider recommendation can make significant difference in HPV...
At any point, 1 out of 4 people has at least one strain of Human papillomavirus (HPV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH), making...
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Adult obesity rates fall significantly in Minnesota
Adult obesity rates are decreasing in Minnesota, new data suggests. The new findings show Minnesota was ranked 13thth for lowest obesity rate in the U.S. Other notable findings include: The adult...
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Back-to-school stress, how much is too much?
It’s no secret that when the summer sun begins to set, it doesn’t take long for back-to-school stress to set in. Health Talk spoke with Michael Miller, Psy.D., L.P., an associate psychologist in the...
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UMN doctor researches new way to treat spinal cord injuries
In today’s medical technology world, there are no effective therapies for spinal cord injuries (SCIs). Motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and work related accidents are the most common causes of...
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For cardiac arrest, cath lab or ICU?
It’s a $5.7 million question. At least that’s how much Demetri Yannopoulos, MD, just received from the National Institutes of Health to research how best to treat patients who have been resuscitated...
View ArticleUMN researchers find the link between heart and blood cells in early development
New research from the University of Minnesota reveals endoglin as a critical factor in determining the fate of early undifferentiated cells during development. Endoglin, a receptor involved in cell...
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UMN researchers collaborate on Ebola ZMapp clinical trial published in NEJM
A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed potential benefits of ZMapp, an experimental immune-based treatment for Ebola studied within the PREVAIL II trial. Previous research has...
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UMN researchers will map, study new areas of the brain through improved fMRI...
New grants through President Obama’s BRAIN Initiative will allow University of Minnesota researchers to dive deeper into the brain, developing new imaging technology with the potential to map and study...
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Survey finds early childhood care and education providers creating healthier...
Sixty-one percent of early childcare providers in Minnesota are serving a fruit or vegetable at every meal and snack. That’s according to a new University of Minnesota survey of licensed center- and...
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Lower levels of appetite control hormones may also account for depressive...
People who are overweight have a 25 percent higher chance of developing a depressive illness, while people who are obese have a 50 percent higher chance. Conversely, people with mood disorders are more...
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RWJF “Clinical Scholars” team invests in education to improve oral health for...
An interprofessional trio of University of Minnesota healthcare providers has been selected as one of 8 teams in the first 3-year cohort of Clinical Scholars, a new national leadership program, led by...
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A prescription for high stress this election
Feeling anxious and stressed about this election? You’re not alone. And as it turns out, there’s a name for what many of us are experiencing- it’s called “election stress disorder”. Essentially, the...
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Supervised exercise may become standard PAD treatment
Building on decades of research, a group of experts from the University of Minnesota has developed a cost-effective way to better treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), a life-threatening condition...
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Emerging methodology may improve mental health research
The concept of self-harm is nearly synonymous with suicide. But mental health providers across the nation have seen a sharp rise in the number of people who participate in non-suicidal self-injury...
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Convenience stores in Twin Cities promote more unhealthy foods
Note: This article was pulled from another story that originally appeared on the School of Public Health website. Many people rely on convenience stores and gas marts for everyday groceries or a quick...
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4 tips for coping with eating disorders during food-heavy holidays
The holidays are a time to give thanks and enjoy quality time with loved ones. But often, especially during Thanksgiving, the day revolves around food. As of 2012, it was estimated that Americans...
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Scientists find new way to improve MERS vaccines
Since the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was identified in 2012, more than 1,800 people have been infected with the virus that causes MERS, and the fatality rate is a concerning 36 percent....
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Could interactions between brain regions cause Schizophrenia?
In the middle of a conversation with his mom, he glimpsed the figure of a man from the corner of his eye. But when he turned his head, the figure was gone. Minutes later, the figure appeared again in...
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Facts vs. Myths: Why you should get a flu shot
It’s flu season. The flu vaccine has been available since early fall, but there’s still plenty of time to vaccinate yourself and protect others. It’s called herd immunity; by vaccinating yourself, you...
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