New motorists cause a disproportionate number of distracted driving accidents. That’s why laying the groundwork for safe habits must begin before your teen gets the keys.

Work requirements proposed in some states would probably apply to only a small group of Medicaid enrollees and may disrupt care for the chronically ill.

An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare up doesn't have to ruin your travel plans. Get advice for traveling with IBD, including a checklist of things to do and bring.

How a visualization — and a new understanding — of a class of “defender proteins” may help scientists fight HIV infection.

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.

Can sleep apnea (OSA) cause atrial fibrillation (AFIB)? According to research, there is a strong link between the two and treating both conditions is critical.

Guidelines developed from gallbladder patient data and interviews form the basis of a new effort to right-size opioid prescribing for many operations.

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 former Mott patient and wheelchair basketball athlete is helping bring the sport to a new generation of children with physical challenges through free clinics.

A U-M gynecologist emphasizes a personalized approach to post-surgical prescriptions to help prevent chronic opioid use.

Liver disease diagnosis and treatment depend on the type of liver condition. Here are some thoughts on what’s next for treating liver disease conditions.

From toddlers to teens, young people process news of a parent’s cancer diagnosis differently. Learn how perceptions evolve over time — and strategies for conversation.

Learn about Shingrix, a vaccine to prevent shingles in older adults coming to market in 2018, and how this shingles immunization will continue to be evaluated.

Learn about maxillomandibular advancement, a surgery to treat sleep apnea that repositions the jaw and is ideal for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP treatment.

Ocular surgeries are steadily shifting away from hospitals, a move that offers convenience and financial perks. But questions of safety and accessibility remain.