Top medical schools receive thousands of applications and extend interview offers to just a fraction of the applicant pool. Use these med school application tips to ace your app and med school interviews.

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Dry macular degeneration occurs when cells of the macula begin to thin and break down. It is characterized by drusen buildup and typically worsens over time. Wet macular degeneration happens when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye.

Is the keto diet good for heart health? Michigan Medicine explores the heart health benefits, and risks, of the keto diet and similar low-carb diets.

Trained to interpret variations in your DNA, these specialists can help confirm a vision-related diagnosis and guide family members in gauging their own risk.

A recent measles outbreak in Washington state proves that measles isn’t gone for good. Learn about measles symptoms and how to prevent future measles outbreaks.

AMD affects the eyesight of millions. A Michigan Medicine specialist offers easy ways to help slow or prevent the disease.

A new Mott poll examines how parents help their kids avoid the virus. Learn more about prevention strategies that work.

The seasonal return of two unpleasant viruses offers a reminder for good hygiene and vigilance. Here’s how to stop the spread of flu and increase norovirus prevention.

The act of play is a critical part of a child’s growth — and scientific research proves it. Here’s how to make the most of parent-child quality time.

The year’s most-read articles range from need-to-know health tips and lifesaving facts about disease to a tale of survival that occurred thousands of miles away.

A look back on the year’s most popular Michigan Medicine stories and the groundbreaking studies that made global headlines.

Not only is getting a flu shot fast and easy, but it’s also a crucial way to protect your little ones from a potentially serious health risk. A U-M pediatrician explains why.

Be an expert at residency interview preparation with these tips from the doctors who do the hiring. Get residency interview tips and more from Michigan Health Labs.

Learn more about AFM disease; the very rare, polio-like illness that causes paralysis in children and its symptoms.