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Preparing your dogs for tick season

May 23, 2012

As warm spring and summer temperatures begin to lure us outside, increased outdoor exposure is leaving both man and his best friend more susceptible to ticks and the diseases they bring with them. A U of M expert discusses ways to prepare your dog for tick season. Learn more >

 

As dementia rates rise in U.S., U of M expert discusses impact of stress on caregivers

May 22, 2012

As the baby boomer generation begins to age, the U.S. is beginning to see a rise in the number of people being diagnosed with dementia. For many persons with dementia, the main source of long-term care is not a nursing home or an in-home health aide, but family members. Learn more >

 

President Obama's announcement in support of same-sex marriage marks important moment in U.S. history, U of M experts say videoaudio

May 9, 2012

President Barack Obama today announced his support for gay marriage, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to endorse equal status for same-sex couples. Two University of Minnesota experts available to comment on the issue are Law Professor Dale Carpenter and Communication Studies Professor Edward Schiappa. Learn more >

 

Healthy baitfish support Minnesota's $4.8 billion sport fishing industry

May 8, 2012

Many of the 1.4 million Minnesotans who hold fishing licenses might not realize how much fishing takes place before the state’s May 12, 2012, opener. All spring, Minnesota’s baitfish farmers have been busy raising and harvesting hundreds of thousands of minnows, a popular baitfish used to catch walleyes, northern pike and muskies. Keeping minnows healthy is crucial to the Minnesota’s $4.8 billion sport fishing industry, due to their ability to spread diseases. Learn more >

 

On 'Melanoma Monday,' U of M expert advises on the ins and outs of sunscreen

May 7, 2012

In general, spring season usually equates to more time spent in the sun. But, U of M experts warn that exposure to UV rays – whether outside or in tanning beds many still use for so-called “base tans” – can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Making matters worse: one of our best weapons against the sun’s harmful UV rays – sunscreen – is often not being used properly. Learn more >

 

Ohio teen accused in shooting calls attention to the impact of incarcerated parents

May 2, 2012

An Ohio teenager accused of opening fire in Ohio’s Chardon High School will be in court this week to determine if he is competent to stand trial. Since the original crime, some have questioned the young man’s home life as a contributing factor to the violence. The shooter’s father has served time in prison on assault charges. What kind of impact does an incarcerated parent have on adolescents? Learn more >

 

U of M Expert: Some antidepressants may alleviate insomnia and improve sleep quality in menopausal women suffering hot flashes videoaudio

April 26, 2012

Women going through menopause don’t have many options for relieving hot flashes, and many women report difficulty sleeping and sleep disturbance as a result.

But could some antidepressants reduce insomnia symptoms and improve self-reported sleep quality while reducing the frequency and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women? Learn more >

 

U of M experts available to discuss Earth Day and ways to live a greener lifestyle videoaudio

April 18, 2012

This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day, a day when the health of the planet is put center stage and supporters rally behind environmentally friendly initiatives. But how can we live greener lifestyles and make every day Earth Day? Learn more >

 

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