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OMRF receives $1.2 million to study diseases of aging

October 15, 2020

OMRF scientist Benjamin Miller received the pair of grants to study how to prevent muscle loss in older adults and other diseases of aging.

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Bodywork: When flu shots fall short

October 14, 2020

Flu shots aren’t perfect, and none offer absolute protection, but you’re still better off getting one.

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OMRF finds clues to reversing heart dysfunction in older adults

August 20, 2020

The risk of heart failure increases as we age. OMRF is investigating why — and whether it can be stopped.

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Is the coronavirus here to stay?

June 11, 2020

Even after the pandemic subsides, the coronavirus is likely to join the list of contagious diseases that remain in circulation for decades to come.

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Weakened immune system leaves elderly prone to virus

June 2, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 out of every 10 Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. have occurred in adults age 65 and older. Why?

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Bodywork: Testing questions from grandparents

May 5, 2020

What kind of test, if any, do grandparents need?

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