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Health, Economic Costs of Exposure to 3 Chemicals in Plastic: $1.5T in a Year, Study Shows

UMD Economist Leads Effort to Quantify Benefits of Removing Toxins

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Countering Finals Stress With Exercise, Nutrition and Rest

9 Tips From RecWell Staff for Finding Balance in End-of-Semester Blitz

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White House Science Policy Leader Cites Dangers, Opportunities at Presidential Forum

The Future of AI, Health and Climate Could Look ‘Dark or Bright,’ Official Says

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$1.8M Grant to Fund Public Health Researcher’s Study of Climate Change and Kidney Disease

Study Will Look at How Wildfires, Extreme Heat Affect Patients’ Health

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Welcome to the Hotel Influenza

A Groundbreaking UMD Researcher Investigating How Respiratory Infections Spread Asks Volunteers to Check in—and Get Sick for Science

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$3.5M in NIH Grants to Help Unravel the Mysteries of the Gut

UMD Research to Uncover Mechanisms Behind IBD, Other Disorders

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What You Need to Know in Fall 2024: Athletics and Recreation

With New Opponents, Fitness Equipment and Programs, You Can Cheer on the Terps—and Hit the Field or Court Yourself

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Walkability in Neighborhoods Linked to Health, Study of Siblings Shows

UMD-led Research Combined Google Street View, Utah Medical Data

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Returning to Workouts? Before Popping in Your AirPods, Take a Beat.

Kinesiology Professor Offers 5 Tips for Getting Back on Track After Winter Illness and Inertia

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A Mushroom a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?

Student Co-founds Company Exploring the Health Benefits of Fungi

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Can Exercise Win the Race Against Alzheimer’s?

UMD Researcher Finds That Moderate Exercise Can Have Transformative Impacts on Cognition

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How to Turn Your Office Chair Into an Opportunity for Exercise

4 Tips From RecWell’s Fitness Director to Stay Active This Winter

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