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May 27, 2026
Most Americans consume enough protein, but “the problem is the majority of us are getting it from animal sources or highly processed sources,” said Megan Goers, cardiac dietitian at Michigan Medicine. “Think protein bars, protein shakes, protein sodas, where there is research that says that getting at least half of our protein from plant-based protein sources can help with our overall health, especially our cardiovascular health.”
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May 27, 2026
“Just as many people look to a cup of coffee in the afternoon for a pick me up, people with multiple sclerosis may seek caffeine to help with fatigue or alcohol to manage pain,” said Anna Kratz, professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, whose research shows the benefits of some substances for MS patients. “Insights from studies like this could prompt a person with multiple sclerosis to reflect on what they are putting into their bodies and how it is impacting their symptoms.”
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May 27, 2026
“On some of the roadways, the speed limit is a ceiling, but it seems like in Metro Detroit, it’s often treated as the bottom line,” said Shan Bao, research associate professor at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, who found that the crash rate for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties is 50% higher than the U.S. rate.
The Detroit News -
May 27, 2026
“Reality TV is highly edited,” said Chelsea Peterson-Salahuddin, assistant professor of information. “People say it’s a platform for people to tell their stories, but … in a way that … the production company or the network needs it to be produced. A lot of Black women, honestly, (have been) harmed in that process, because their stories sometimes get edited in such a way … where they’re trying to perpetuate a stereotype.
The Grio -
May 27, 2026
With lots of battery projects in the pipeline across the state, local governments must make quick decisions about how to handle them — often with little guidance. “(It’s) quite a quick change for local governments to understand,” said Madeleine Krol, clean energy land use specialist at the Graham Sustainability Institute. “It’s really tricky to know what is a workable battery ordinance, because we’re still at the beginning of big battery deployment. There’s just not a lot to look at and learn from.”
Michigan Public -
May 22, 2026
U-M earned a gold rating for its environmental initiatives, according to an evaluation by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. “From academic programs and student engagement to campus energy transition projects and infrastructure improvements, our university community continues to demonstrate service to communities near and far,” said Michigan President Domenico Grasso. The award, said Drew Horning, interim director of the Graham Sustainability Institute, reflects a growing culture of sustainability at U-M and emphasizes the collaboration occurring across various departments.
MLive -
May 22, 2026
“I think that protective practices that are being put in place in Michigan are working for firefighters. On the other side of things, that shows that, yes, the general population does still have exposures to PFAS,” said Jackie Goodrich, research associate professor of environmental health sciences, after new state data revealed that PFAS blood levels in Michigan firefighters were comparable to the average American’s.
Bridge Michigan -
May 22, 2026
“Viewers quickly form a strong bond,” said Jan Boehmer, assistant professor of sport management, who conducted a study on the local socioeconomic impact of a Welsh TV documentary series about the Wrexham soccer club. “They might feel as if they knew the people of Wrexham personally, making them part of the community … It doesn’t feel like marketing. It feels like a good story.”
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May 21, 2026
The recent FDA decision to approve two fruit- and sweet-flavored nicotine vapes is a potentially significant expansion of the FDA’s approach to authorizing e-cigarettes. “Flavored vapes can attract youth, but they can also appeal to people who smoke,” co-wrote associate professor Holly Jarman and research fellow Claire Ma of the School of Public Health. “Switching to nicotine vapes can diminish their exposure to cancer-causing chemicals … However, researchers don’t yet know whether or how adding flavors to vapes might affect smoking and vaping.”
The Conversation -
May 21, 2026
In many cultures, grandparents, parents and grandchildren live under one roof. Now, many U.S. families are embracing this way of living. “You see … much higher rates of multigenerational households among divorced families than among married families,” said Natasha Pilkauskas, associate professor of public policy and research associate professor at the Institute for Social Research. “I still think people would desire the ‘Leave It to Beaver’ lifestyle. I think that this is coming from necessity, more than preference.”
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