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Newswise: Squirrels that gamble win big when it comes to evolutionary fitness
17-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Squirrels that gamble win big when it comes to evolutionary fitness
University of Michigan

Imagine overhearing the Powerball lottery winning numbers, but you didn't know when those numbers would be called—just that at some point in the next 10 years or so, they would be. Despite the financial cost of playing those numbers daily for that period, the payoff is big enough to make it worthwhile.

Released: 18-Jan-2023 11:05 AM EST
Many older adults declined home medical care for fear of COVID, causing new or worsening conditions
University of Michigan

COVID-19 interrupted or delayed medical treatment for many people who chose to put off elective procedures or couldn't get in to see a specialist.

Released: 10-Jan-2023 10:05 AM EST
Shift to ultraviolet-driven chemistry in planet-forming disks marks beginning of late-stage planet formation
University of Michigan

The chemistry of planet formation has fascinated researchers for decades because the chemical reservoir in protoplanetary discs—the dust and gas from which planets form—directly impacts planet composition and potential for life.

Released: 12-Dec-2022 8:05 AM EST
Improv course may help teens learn to tolerate uncertainty
University of Michigan

People with a wide range of emotional disorders, including anxiety disorder and depression, react negatively to uncertainty. When worrying about future events, not knowing can feel very uncomfortable, leading to increased avoidance and inflexibility.

   
Released: 17-Nov-2022 8:05 AM EST
Musk's Twitter ownership is more complicated than he might have anticipated, U-M expert says
University of Michigan

Business owner Elon Musk's purchase and overhaul of Twitter since October has raised more questions about the social media platform's future.

Released: 7-Nov-2022 11:05 AM EST
Biases in cardiometabolic research put minority women's lives at risk
University of Michigan

Biases in heart disease and metabolic disorder—also known as cardiometabolic—studies are putting the lives of midlife Black and Hispanic women in jeopardy.

Released: 31-Oct-2022 10:05 AM EDT
Family members caring for COVID patients after ICU discharge face unique challenges
University of Michigan

Roughly 21% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients at the height of the pandemic required an intensive care stay and the bulk were cared for by family upon discharge. However, not much is known about how these caregivers and patients adapted.

Newswise: Expert: 4 Ways Americans Can Keep Their Vote Secure and Accurate
Released: 28-Oct-2022 8:00 AM EDT
Expert: 4 Ways Americans Can Keep Their Vote Secure and Accurate
University of Michigan

J. Alex Halderman, one of the nation's foremost election security experts and a professor of computer science at the University of Michigan, has spent much of the last two years debunking false claims of fraud that followed the 2020 election.

Released: 13-Oct-2022 12:30 PM EDT
Air Pollution Tips the Scale for Obesity in Women
University of Michigan

Obesity has been a major global health issue in recent decades as more people eat unhealthy diets and fail to exercise regularly.

Released: 5-Oct-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Gender inequality can predict high rates of child physical abuse
University of Michigan

The challenges women in low- and middle-income countries face as they seek equal rights can cause distress—and some of them may take it out on their children with physical abuse.

Released: 15-Sep-2022 8:05 AM EDT
People who receive periodontal care have better outcomes after heart attack
University of Michigan

The conventional wisdom is that medical and dental care are related, but less is known about how dental care relates to health outcomes after acute incidents like heart attacks.

Released: 12-Sep-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Racial biases seen when white teachers hear low-quality stories
University of Michigan

If first graders Jamaal and Connor each verbally shared a story, would the teacher fairly assess the narratives?

Released: 10-Aug-2022 10:05 AM EDT
High school athletes in contact sports more likely to misuse prescription stimulants throughout their 20s
University of Michigan

High school seniors who play contact sports are roughly 50% more likely to misuse prescription stimulants in the next decade after graduation, compared to those who do not participate in these types of sports, a new University of Michigan study found.

Released: 9-Aug-2022 1:30 PM EDT
How will the pending budget bill reduce drug prices for Americans?
University of Michigan

The Inflation Reduction Act contains provisions that are expected to lower drug costs for millions of Americans by allowing Medicare to negotiate some drug prices and by limiting the amount of out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare Part D patients.

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Released: 3-Aug-2022 2:35 PM EDT
Cumulative loneliness associated with accelerated memory aging in older adults
University of Michigan

Prolonged loneliness in adults over 65 may be an important risk factor for accelerated memory aging, according to a new study led by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.

Released: 8-Jun-2022 1:00 PM EDT
New Delivery Method Allows Slow-Release of Broader Array of Peptide Drugs in the Body
University of Michigan

A new study from the University of Michigan describes one of the first entirely new drug delivery microencapsulation approaches in decades.

Released: 4-May-2022 2:55 PM EDT
Mentioning 'white privilege' increases online polarization
University of Michigan

If there's an online discussion about race, using the term "white privilege" can create a polarized situation, say University of Michigan researchers.

Released: 3-May-2022 5:10 PM EDT
Supreme Court leaked abortion draft: U-M experts can comment on political, health effects
University of Michigan

The U.S. Supreme Court acknowledged a leaked draft opinion on Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 court decision that granted federal protection of abortion rights. The University of Michigan has experts who can weigh in on the potential decision, which is expected to be formally announced before the term ends this summer.

   


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