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The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds that nearly 1 in 10 parents of high school athletes is aware of the use of performance-enhancing drugs by an athlete in their community.
Diabetes and Foot Problems
More than half of all lower limb amputations done in the U.S. each year are related to complications from diabetes. That's why experts with the University of Michigan Health System recommend regular foot self-checks for those with diabetes.
Hearing loss prevention
About 10 million people in the United States alone - from troops returning from war to students with music blasting through headphones -are suffering from impairing noise-induced hearing loss.
DiabetesFoot.mp3
Diabetes-related foot problems are discussed, including common foot conditions such as neuropathy, and tips for diabetics in keeping their feet healthy.
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Eating grapes may be the key to helping fight high blood pressure related to a salty diet, according to new research from the University of Michigan Health System.
Grapes May Aid a Bunch of Heart Risk Factors
Could eating grapes help fight high blood pressure related to a salty diet? And could grapes calm other factors that are also related to heart diseases such as heart failure? A new University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests so.
Five things you should know about stem cell research
Michigan voters soon will decide whether to change a Michigan law that currently restricts research using embryonic stem cells. And U-M scientists want to make sure voters are well-informed on this issue before heading to the polls on Nov. 4.
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U-M doctors Sean Morrison and David Gordon address facts and fictions related to stem cell research and regulations.
The truth about stem cell science
University of Michigan experts provide educational information to help Michigan citizens learn about the ethics, guidelines, and federal and state oversight that apply to all human stem cell research.
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Stem cells are a powerful tool for research that may lead to major medical breakthroughs. Research in animals indicates that stem cells may provide the opportunity to replace parts of people's bodies that are damaged or not working correctly.
Health Care Votes
The majority of likely voters polled selected Barack Obama as their top presidential pick to handle the country's biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance.
stemcells101.mp3
Michigan voters soon will decide whether to change a Michigan law that currently restricts research using embryonic stem cells. And U-M scientists want to make sure voters are well-informed on this issue before heading to the polls in November.
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Majority of likely voters polled selected Barack Obama as their top presidential pick to handle the country's biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance.
Saving lives more efficiently: Cardiac arrest study may help EMS & ERs
A new study led by a U-M emergency physician shows that a single standard guideline could help ambulance crews and emergency room teams determine which cardiac arrest victims might benefit from a trip to the hospital.
The importance of breast care and screening as you age
Despite recent examples of young and middle-aged celebrities being diagnosed with breast cancer, more than half of breast cancers happen in women over age 65.
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An overview of breast cancer in older women, including screening facts, and which exams women need to receive annually.
cardiacarrest.mp3
A new study led by a University of Michigan emergency physician may help ambulance crews nationwide figure out the best way to handle one of the most common and deadly heart-related emergencies: cardiac arrest.
pollobesitybully.mp3
Bullying is a major concern among parents with overweight and obese children ages 6 to 13, and these parents are much more likely than parents with healthy weight children to rate bullying as a top health issue for kids.
depressedbabies.mp3
What¿s the connection between a new mother¿s mood and the way her new baby sleeps? University of Michigan researchers who study sleep and depression are trying to find out.
foodallergies.mp3
U-M researchers say students with food allergies all-too-often engage in risky behavior related to their allergies, including failing to avoid potentially dangerous food and informing others about their food allergies.
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Tips on how to get fit, including how to choose a fitness routine, how to avoid over-training, and how to make the most of your workout regime.
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Convenience and lower costs are driving even more parents to seek routine health care for their children at retail clinics in their communities.
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An overview of how eating the right foods at every meal can benefit your child's body, mind, and school work.
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A new U-M study hints that people who have both alcohol problems and sleep problems, which often occur together -- might be helped by an epilepsy drug.
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A new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals that minority women with breast cancer are often making treatment decisions without knowing some very important information, including their survival odds.
AHA Honors UMHS
The doctors, nurses and other health professionals of the University of Michigan Health System provide some of the highest-quality health care in the country -- and some of the safest, too.
leadpoison1.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Dr. Sharon Swindell about children and lead poisoning.
femtolaser.mp3
New laser used for corneal transplants is discussed, including how it works, and how transplant patients benefit from the procedure.
Top10.mp3
Dr. Matthew Davis discusses the top 10 health concerns for parents in 2008. Obesity tops the list and new concerns are uncovered.
diabeteseyes.mp3
Researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center have released a study that examines a new diagnostic tool that may help diagnose diabetes-related eye problems long before symptoms begin.