Athletes prepare for competition well in advance. Surgical patients, a Michigan Medicine team asserts, ought to do the same.

Colon polyp removal has traditionally meant surgery, but in some cases endoscopic polypectomy is now an option.

Despite heart disease being the No. 1 cause of death in women worldwide, only 1 in 5 women considers heart disease as her greatest risk.

To keep a heart healthy, these heart care tips include a balanced diet, exercise, lower stress from a Michigan Medicine cardiac surgeon.

A new U-M poll shows parents who struggle to get their children to eat a balanced diet aren’t alone, but there are easy ways to eat healthier at home.

Read the story of why Mandy Pate, R.N, made the decision to undergo a sleeve gastrectomy herself.

A U-M infectious diseases expert explains how the flu virus spreads — and crucial ways to protect yourself as flu season gears up nationwide.

Infographic about seven surprising heart disease factors.

Read a Michigan Medicine expert’s analysis of the risks involved with medications used to treat GERD and why they say hazards are minimal.

Low FODMAP recipes to help you stick to your elimination diet for IBS. Check out these easy low FODMAP diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas.

The US is currently facing a nationwide blood shortage. Learn about the blood donation process, how to donate blood, and see what happens to donated blood.

Learn more about a new Michigan Medicine study that details the effect pre-appointment patient surveys can have on medical record keeping and quality of care.

Ulcerative colitis symptoms include cramps, diarrhea & rectal bleeding. Learn about ulcerative colitis treatment & diagnosis including common IBD symptoms.

UM study shows robotic surgery hysterectomy is less risky than laparoscopic hysterectomy. Learn more about robot assisted surgery & robotic hysterectomy.

Achieving goals or keeping new years resolutions is easier with enough sleep. Learn the importance of sleep when trying to eat healthy or exercise more.