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Oh, Snap! The Unintended Consequences of Addressing Food Insecurity

With 47 million people in the U.S. facing food insecurity in 2023—more than the combined population of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Texas, the urgency of this issue cannot be overstated.
Vivienne Hazzard
November 22, 2024
8
min read
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Smarter Blood Tests From MSU Researchers Deliver Faster Diagnoses, Improved Outcomes

Michigan State University researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for identifying plasma biomarkers, enabling earlier disease detection and improved patient outcomes. This innovation enhances precision medicine and diagnostic capabilities.
Dalin Clark
November 14, 2024
7
min read
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MSU Researchers Receive $4M NIH Grant To Study Dementia Risks

Discover how Michigan State University researchers, led by Amara Ezeamama, are studying the link between vitamin D deficiency, gut health, and Alzheimer’s disease. Backed by a $4M NIH grant, this groundbreaking study explores aging, cognitive decline, and HIV-related risks.
E. LaClear
November 12, 2024
6
min read
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MSU Neurologist Replays His Time on the Sidelines; Proceeds From New Book Benefit MSU Scholarship, Endowed Chair

MSU neurologist David Kaufman shares insights from his time on the MSU football sidelines, detailing his experiences with the team, memories with Father Jake Foglio, and his new book, 'We Need You in the Locker Room,' which supports MSU scholarships.
Maureen Perideux
November 1, 2024
8
min read
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New MSU Union Vending Machine Makes Emergency Items More Accessible to Students

A new vending machine in the Michigan State University (MSU) Union doesn’t sell chips or Coke but emergency items like Narcan and emergency contraceptives.
Eisele Hirschel
October 24, 2024
7
min read
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MSU Researcher To Study Impacts of Structural Racism on Housing, Aging and Health

Researchers from Michigan State University and Rutgers University will lead the first nationally funded study to explore how neighborhood change created by racism in housing affects health across the life course, specifically related to aging.
Jill Vondrasek
October 22, 2024
6
min read

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