Therapeutic play, or medical play is a nonthreatening way to familiarize kids with the health care environment. Learn about the different forms of medical play.

Learn eight easy tips to lower high blood pressure. These simple steps reduce your risk of hypertension, increasing your quality of life.

African-Americans diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a young age had worse outcomes compared to other patients. Learn what could be causing the disparity.

A C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital poll showed only 33% of doctors advised parents to discard leftover medication. Learn what informed parents were likely to do.

Cerdelga, from University of Michigan, treats Gaucher without the need for biweekly two-hour intravenous medications. Discover more about Cerdelga capsules.

Study shows the bacteria P. gingivalis is present in the esophagus in 61 percent of patients with squamous cell esophageal cancer. Here's more on the study.

Vessel-sparing radiation combined with a better understanding of prostate anatomy is helping doctors treat prostate cancer while minimizing side effects.

Smokers who don’t meet the criteria for COPD may still have the symptoms. Should the diagnostic requirements change or should it be called something else.

University of Michigan doctor speaks to a recent study stressing the importance of staying consistent with radiation therapy treatment plans for cancer.

Baby swaddling can be a key sleep aid for infants. A recent analysis could wrongly push parents away from swaddling. Learn more about the studies in question.

Overindulgence can be a pain in your stomach. Skip the digestive discomfort after overeating with these quick fixes

Research from the University of Michigan has found wearable devices can help patients stay active. Learn about the future of activity trackers in medicine.

In this video University of Michigan doctors explain the differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes and how each of them are treated.

Rare procedures make it difficult for pediatric surgeons to maintain their skill set. This new study examines procedure frequency and offers solutions.

To raise cancer awareness meteorologist Jim Geyer had Mohs micrographic surgery to remove skin cancer on-camera. See the procedure and interview.