Read how people with obesity can reduce pain and other comorbid conditions - like depression - with weight loss.

A longtime blood test that measures the likelihood of a cardiac event has become more sensitive and more precise. Why doctors and patients should be cautiously optimistic.

What happens inside an ambulance? A paramedic explains how young patients are transported to the hospital.

Both eye surgeries have the same intent — though they are different. A Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist explains how he helps patients make the best choice.

Advances and public interest in genetic testing have surged, leading to increased demand for genetic counselors. Learn how U-M’s robust training program reviews applicants.

Revisit U-M work from 2017 that is helping clinicians manage — or limit — opioid prescriptions so patients can avoid misuse and addiction.

Got a new (or last-minute) sitter? Follow these tips to make the exchange safe and stress-free for everyone.

How do you survive your first year of medical school? Having the right strategies and mindset can help. Here, second-year students offer tips for those just starting out.

Gift giving is a joyous seasonal event for many families. Follow these tips to keep all ages merry and safe.

People with serious disease or health problems may struggle to enjoy the winter season. A Michigan Medicine expert offers tips to accommodate their needs.

Deciding to get LASIK surgery requires thought and evaluation. Here’s what an ophthalmologist tells prospective recipients

Read about the pros and genetic testing and some of the negatives of genetic testing, and how genetic screening tests assist in understanding disease risks.

Michigan Medicine clinical professor offers expert advice on how to stay healthy before traveling during the holidays and tips for traveling while you're sick

A new C.S. Mott poll reflects the challenges parents face in finding child care or preschool. Here’s how to make the search easier and more effective.

Ophthalmologists take photos of a patient’s eyes to monitor good health and track progress of disease. Here are some common ways the images are taken.