A study finds increasing prevalence of pre-existing, chronic conditions among childbearing women that are linked to negative health outcomes for both moms and newborns.

An unlikely friendship between a Vietnam vet and a 20-something LGBTQ National Guard member shows the transformative power of peer support for veterans.

New research on U-M’s Doctors of Tomorrow initiative finds lessons relevant to other institutions seeking to create a more diverse medical student pipeline.

Ever wonder what your liver does? Explore the 500 functions of the liver, including what it does for the digestive system, and find ways to keep your liver healthy.

Falls among middle-aged people are an underreported issue, U-M researchers say. Now, they’re probing the connection between falling and poor vision as a way to prevent injury.

Low vision can instill a fear of falling, which keeps many older adults homebound. A U-M occupational therapist outlines guidelines for getting around safely.

People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Learn about diabetic retinopathy symptoms and treatment.

Less than 1 in 5 adults rate quality of diet, safety of communities, and exercise and fitness as better for kids today than their predecessors, a U-M-led study finds.

To increase patient satisfaction and lower costs in emergency departments, researchers interviewed former surgical patients who later visited EDs with nonemergent conditions.

Patients who receive an implanted mechanical pump to support heart function must follow certain lifestyle guidelines. A nurse explains the basics.

When a medical student (and former marching band member) noticed one patient’s passion for drum line, she asked the band for help lifting his spirits.

A surprisingly high number of cancer patients use opioids for months after curative-intent surgery, new research finds. What cancer care teams should know.

Dozens of hospitals across Michigan have teamed up to improve surgical care, saving lives and dollars. Now, the leaders propose ways to take the model national.

When a parent has cancer, children should be part of a conversation. Tips for talking to kids about the disease.

A Michigan Medicine researcher outlines the relationship between obesity, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis and a rising liver transplant burden.