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Study: Young Americans support gun regulation but not ban
Teens and young adults support gun regulation, but not necessarily the ban of all guns, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers published this week in JAMA Pediatrics. Read...
Study: Why don’t insurance companies ask about gun ownership?
For every million scuba divers, 164 die during a dive each year. For every million gun owners or those with a gun in the home, a University of Michigan math professor estimates between 240 and 450...
NIH Funds a Research Consortium to Address Firearm Deaths Among U.S. Children and Teens
More than 20 researchers at 12 universities and health systems across the nation are working to address firearm deaths among children with a recent $5 million grant from the National Institutes of...
Study: Drug and alcohol problems linked to increased veteran suicide risk, especially in women
Findings point to the need for more suicide prevention efforts among veterans with substance use disorders, especially those who also have mental health conditions. Read more here
Poll: Parents More Confident Tweens Could Deal with Fire and Storms Than Guns
As parents decide if their tween is responsible enough to be home alone this summer, safety must be considered in cases of emergency — or if firearms are in the home. Read more here
U-M study finds high rate of firearm violence in high-risk youth after assault injury
Research done in an urban emergency department suggests this may be a prime location for efforts to intervene and stop the cycle of firearm violence Read more here