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Advances in genetic science provide us more and more information about our health. Biobanks are increasing the organization of that data so we can ask and answer crucial health questions more rapidly, from diseases we might have to how we might respond to certain drug treatments.
1 of every 7 adults still smokes. And smoking kills nearly 500,000 Americans every year. That number exceeds the total of all deaths caused by opioids and other drugs, alcohol, motor vehicle injuries, homicide, suicide, HIV/AIDS, and fires. What populations are most affected by smoking? What can be done to prevent smoking related deaths?
Can artificial intelligence improve the patient-provider relationship? Can it help us get healthy and stay healthy? From preventing physician burnout to better organizing our health records, AI is a powerful, promising tool that we all should know more about.
Over 85 percent of US adults age 65 and over suffer from at least one chronic illness, and about 65–75 percent of those adults suffer from two or more chronic illnesses. How can we manage this burden on older adults as well as the burden on the health care system in cost-effective ways?
Is it wise to take time away from your pet during pregnancy? Some expecting mothers consider sending their pets away because they worry about certain diseases. But if properly handled, your furry family members should be able to hang around.
Currently, 36 municipal drinking water sites in Michigan have been identified as having high levels of PFAS, a group of synthetic chemical pollutants used in a variety of consumer products. What are the known health effects of PFAS water contamination and what is the state doing to protect Michigan residents?