Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Less Chronic Pain, Depression
People with chronic pain or fibromyalgia who engage in low-risk drinking habits report fewer symptoms and improved function than teetotalers.
March 05, 2019 6:00 AM
Kelly Malcom
Kelly Malcom is the lead research communicator for Michigan Medicine. She promotes the work of the U-M basic science departments and the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation via various channels. She has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and health and science writing.
Designing New Proteins Could Lead to Cancer Treatment
U-M researchers lead the field in successful protein creation, a tactic that could lead to a newer, more effective class of drugs.
February 28, 2019 1:18 PM
Study Sheds More Light on Genes’ ‘On/Off’ Switches
Regulation of genes by noncoding DNA might help explain the complex interplay between our environment and genetic expression.
February 26, 2019 6:00 AM
What Drives Patients to Use Medical Marijuana: Mostly Chronic Pain
New study seeks to understand whether people are using cannabis for evidence-based reasons
February 04, 2019 7:24 AM
Bringing Faith and Science Together to Fight HIV in Africa
An enterprising science-based education program enlists clergy to help spread the word about HIV prevention and treatment.
January 30, 2019 6:00 AM
Sickle Cell Disease Could Be Treated by Turning Back the Clock
Reactivating genes normally active before birth could prevent the harmful effects of a blood disorder with few treatment options.
January 07, 2019 6:00 AM
