Genetic testing as a determinant of future obesity is not as effective as tracking a patient’s BMI over time, a new study finds.

The most read stories of 2019 on the Michigan Health Lab blog.

Providers used to be restrictive in allowing pediatric congenital heart disease patients to exercise. Now, experts say that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.

Michigan Medicine dietician Sue Ryskamp answers common questions about the intermittent fasting diet.

Decongestants can pose a dangerous risk to people with hypertension. Try these other steps to safely treat a cold or flu.

A U-M cardiologist weighs the pros and cons of anticoagulant medication for atrial fibrillation patients.

A new paper identifies strategies that providers might use to help their patients better balance the risks and benefits of anticoagulants.

Your heart does a lot of work to keep the body going. Learn about the organ’s amazing power and the functions of its many parts.

Learn how a Michigan Medicine physician assistant changed the course of his health by making exercise a daily must. 

New evidence shows CPR gives VAD patients in cardiac arrest a higher chance of survival. Previously CPR on patients with a ventricular assist device was discouraged.

A specific type of blood thinner may be a safer choice for reducing stroke risk in those who have both end-stage kidney disease and atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.

Wellness Program Takes Patient from Fearful to Physical Fitness Fanatic

A Michigan Medicine program helps patients diagnosed with multiple health conditions improve their diet, fitness and mental health.

Patients often mistake one type of genetic testing for the other. Find out the differences — and benefits — of each.

Your heart works hard to keep you healthy, but when is the last time you gave it a second thought? Discover the importance of heart healthy habits, from Michigan Medicine.