The Watchman implant is an alternative to blood thinners for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treatment. Learn more about the Watchman implant for Afib.

Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are not the same thing, despite often being referred to interchangeably. Read on to learn how to tell the difference

U-M nutrition expert discusses elimination diets and weight loss. Learn why calorie restriction is more important to weight loss than restricting food groups.

To help you get started with the Low FODMAP diet, Michigan Medicine provides recipes that only include low FODMAP ingredients.

Abbee just received her 10th VEPTR surgery to treat thoracic insufficiency syndrome. See her journey at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital from arrival to recovery.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at the U-M Wound Care Clinic helps with non-healing wounds & tissue damage. Learn more about oxygen therapy & hyperbaric medicine.

Learn about a U-M study to determine whether surgically removing tonsils and adenoids or watchful waiting is best for treating snoring in children.

Jane was born with craniofacial anomalies. See her journey through cleft lip & cleft palate treatments including cleft palate surgery & cleft lip surgery.

U-M survey suggests patients would like more contact with their radiologist. See why both doctor and patient benefit from more patient contact in radiology.

Discover five things women should know about reconstructive breast surgery following a mastectomy, including reconstruction options and timing for the procedure.

Researchers recommend teaching health literacy in schools. Learn the importance of teaching students about medical insurance, preventive care, & public policy.

Acute liver failure can happen very quickly and to healthy people. See Ann's liver transplant story & how she overcame acute liver failure with the help of U-M.

U-M pediatrician warns against using sleep positioners & sleep wedges for infants. See her recommendations for SIDS prevention & how to create a safe baby crib.

MSHOP seeks to help patients prepare for surgery. Discover how MSHOP encourages patients to exercise, eat a healthy diet, and reduce stress before surgery.

Automated external defibrillators are in schools around the country, but AED practice is still needed. See the importance of AED drills before a cardiac arrest.