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Maladaptive coping strategies may contribute to decreased sleep quality

Most patients with sleep problems adopt maladaptive coping strategies – such as taking sleep aids, using caffeine, and taking daytime naps – that may actually contribute to decreased sleep quality, reports a study in The Nurse Practitioner.

25 Feb 2022

Genetic primers make it possible to identify potential sources of fecal contamination

"Who's peeing in the water?" Unlikely as it may seem, there is a great deal of science behind this question. Determining the source of fecal contamination-;an important public health issue-;requires years of research.

25 Feb 2022

Health care firms were pushed to confront racism. Now some are investing in Black startups.

Marcus Whitney stands out in Nashville's $95 billion health care sector as an investor in startups. In addition to co-founding a venture capital firm, he's organized an annual health tech conference and co-founded the city's professional soccer club.

25 Feb 2022

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Leading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping due to a perceived lack of milk supply.

23 Feb 2022

Study suggests a broader approach to decrease the transmission of pathogens

Scientists have extensively studied water and sanitation interventions to decrease the transmission of pathogens and disease prevention.

23 Feb 2022

Targeted by politicians, trans youth struggle with growing fear and mental health concerns

Charlie Apple had experienced people calling into question his humanity, suggesting he was just a confused kid or even a moral aberration. As a transgender teen, he had accepted that his future could include discrimination, verbal abuse, and violence. The sense of peace he said he felt in transitioning physically, however, was worth the risk.

23 Feb 2022

Labor neuraxial analgesia associated with reduced risk of severe maternal morbidity

In a study of vaginal births in New York State hospitals, labor neuraxial analgesia – having an epidural or combined spinal and epidural-; was associated with a decreased risk of severe maternal morbidity.

22 Feb 2022

AI-powered tutor can outperform expert human instructors in a remote environment

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities for medical training. Remote learning technology has become increasingly important in several fields.

22 Feb 2022

Obesity may negatively affect kidney function in women with type 2 diabetes

Obesity may negatively affect kidneys function in people with type 2 diabetes, particularly in women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

22 Feb 2022

Unvaccinated students have eight times higher incidence of COVID-19 infection, study finds

Unvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina independent school, according to a study by the ABC Science Collaborative appearing online Feb. 22 in the journal Pediatrics.

22 Feb 2022

One in three students reported better mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19 lockdown

One in three young people say their mental health and wellbeing improved during COVID-19 lockdown measures, with potential contributing factors including feeling less lonely, avoiding bullying and getting more sleep and exercise, according to researchers at the universities of Cambridge and Oxford.

22 Feb 2022

Scientists use entire human GI tracts to shed light on cellular functions

If you get nervous, you might feel it in your gut. If you eat chili, your gut might revolt, but your friend can eat anything and feel great. You can pop ibuprofen like candy with no ill effects, but your friend's belly might bleed and she might get no pain relief.

21 Feb 2022

SDSU researcher receives NSF grant to study Alaskan children's interactions with nature

The experiences children have at a young age help form their identity and relationships with the natural world-;and where they grow up impacts that environmental identity and sense of place, according to South Dakota State University associate professor Carie Green.

21 Feb 2022

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

Vaccines will remain the first line of defense against Covid-19 as the Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage the virus.

21 Feb 2022

Historical trauma, transgression shape Black and Indigenous Americans’ views about outdoor recreation

The closure of a gate at a national wildlife refuge in Denver about a decade ago ensured protection for bison, bald eagles and other wildlife inside, but also created a physical and metaphorical barrier for people living in diverse communities just outside the fence.

18 Feb 2022

Researchers use an integrated approach to reveal constituents in a multi-herb Chinese medicine

Rooted in ancient knowledge and principles, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat many diseases, sparking the interest of pharmaceutical researchers. TCM formulas are quite complex, requiring multiple herbs for their formulation.

18 Feb 2022

Exercise program offers psychological benefits during active surveillance for prostate cancer

In men undergoing active surveillance as an alternative to immediate treatment for prostate cancer, a supervised exercise program can reduce anxiety and fear of cancer progression, reports a study in The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

18 Feb 2022

Prescribing of ineffective COVID drugs could have been influenced by political affiliation

Two treatments that have been shown to be ineffective against COVID-19—hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin—were more heavily prescribed in the latter part of 2020 in U.S. counties with a higher Republican vote share in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new research letter co-authored by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

18 Feb 2022

U-M's COVID-19 dashboard: Majority of the campus community up to date on vaccinations

A majority of students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan have been verified as up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the university’s COVID-19 dashboard, which now includes booster status for the campus community.

18 Feb 2022

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, a test-to-return approach for students in isolation is explored for its utility in sorting out students who can safely return to school without jeopardizing others, from those with a high viral load.

17 Feb 2022

students News and Research

Maladaptive coping strategies may contribute to decreased sleep quality

Genetic primers make it possible to identify potential sources of fecal contamination

Health care firms were pushed to confront racism. Now some are investing in Black startups.

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Study suggests a broader approach to decrease the transmission of pathogens

Targeted by politicians, trans youth struggle with growing fear and mental health concerns

Labor neuraxial analgesia associated with reduced risk of severe maternal morbidity

AI-powered tutor can outperform expert human instructors in a remote environment

Obesity may negatively affect kidney function in women with type 2 diabetes

Unvaccinated students have eight times higher incidence of COVID-19 infection, study finds

One in three students reported better mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19 lockdown

Scientists use entire human GI tracts to shed light on cellular functions

SDSU researcher receives NSF grant to study Alaskan children's interactions with nature

Prime Minister sets out the Government's plans to live with and manage COVID

Historical trauma, transgression shape Black and Indigenous Americans’ views about outdoor recreation

Researchers use an integrated approach to reveal constituents in a multi-herb Chinese medicine

Exercise program offers psychological benefits during active surveillance for prostate cancer

Prescribing of ineffective COVID drugs could have been influenced by political affiliation

U-M's COVID-19 dashboard: Majority of the campus community up to date on vaccinations

COVID test-to-return may help shorten time away from school

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