A study shows circadian rhythm drives the release of important immune cells in the body.

An expert-led course on sleep helps educate students about the importance of creating and maintaining good sleep habits for health and wellness.

Michigan Medicine research study aims to address inflammation’s role in diseases of the heart and brain.

Two new studies from University of Michigan reveal what's happening inside the brain during sleep and sleep deprivation to help or harm the formation of memories.

The tool, based on updated information about atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, could mean fewer people would be recommended to take statin medications

Biologic injections end up being the best treatment for treating severe asthma after having COVID for one patient.

Howard B. Urnovitz, Ph.D., an alumnus of the University of Michigan (B.S. ’74; M.S., ’75; Ph.D., ’79), has committed $5 million in his estate plan to the University of Michigan Department of Microbiology and Immunology for the research and development of life-changing therapies to advance understanding of how viruses interact with their host’s inherited genes. The gift will establish the Dr. William H. Murphy Professorship and support early-career faculty in their pursuit of transformative science.

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center are one step closer to understanding how pediatric DIPG tumors work.

For a Michigan man in his early 30s who never expected to have a stroke so young, the quick action of others allowed him to fully recover with no need for rehabilitation.

For people with mental health conditions, whether diagnosed or not, easy firearm access during a crisis can be dangerous. There experts offer tips for how to reduce the risk.

Michigan Medicine researchers discover that a new drug could help those with CAH, or congenital adrenal hyperplasia, reduce the use of corticosteroids. 

Researchers at the University of Michigan are finding that many patients may be encountering significant barriers to cancer care, even from their first phone call to a clinic.

A pediatric surgeon answers questions about necrotizing enterocolitis—a dangerous intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and vulnerable infants

The ABCD study, a long-term study of the brains of thousands of young people from preteen to late teen years, is revealing important insights into behavior and mental health.

Social and health services aimed at older adults have low awareness rates among people over 50, suggesting more effort is needed to spread the word to patients and caregivers.