Valentine's Day Indulgences can be Heart Healthy
The sweet delights of Valentine’s Day are thought of as indulgences, but fruit, chocolate, wine and romance can be good for your heart, says a University of Michigan researcher... More
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Death Rates in Hospital Highest for Infants, and Among Children Without
The vast majority of children who die while hospitalized are newborns, according to a new nationwide study.
Additionally, death rates are higher for hospitalized children without insurance compared to those with insurance, the researchers found... More
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New Recommendations Released for Treatment of IBS
Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disease diagnosed by gastroenterologists, it’s also one of the most misunderstood... More
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Emergency Seizure Treatment Study for Kids Gets Under Way at U-M
Which emergency treatment is best for children who suffer severe, prolonged seizures that can be
life-threatening? ... More
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How to Deal With A Serious Medical Condition During the Holidays
The holidays are generally considered to be a joyous time; however, for people coping with serious illnesses the holidays can bring unwanted stress... More
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Train like a World Class Athlete
The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics conjure up images of fantastically fit athletes from all over the world going for the gold. Although the United States is a sports-crazed nation, increasing obesity rates indicate that most Americans would rather be spectators than participants... More
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If Your First Cigarette Gave You a Buzz and You Now Smoke, Gene May Be to Blame
Anyone who has ever tried smoking probably remembers that first cigarette vividly. For some, it brought a wave of nausea or a nasty coughing fit. For others, those first puffs also came with a rush of pleasure or "buzz."... More
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Aspirin, Acid Blocker A-Day Keeps GI Bleeding at Bay For Patients with Clogged A
Aspirin, acid blocker a-day keeps GI bleeding at bay for patients with clogged arteries U-M study finds proton pump inhibitors are cost-effective way to prevent upper GI bleeding in patients who regularly take aspirin to prevent cardiac events... More
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National Study Aims to Find Targets That Will Lead to Better Treatments
The University of Michigan Health System is participating in a groundbreaking study to learn what genetic factors may account for puzzling unknowns about epilepsy: Why do some people become prone to epileptic seizures after an accident or illness, while others do not... More
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U-M Health Minute: Today's Top Health Issues and Medical Research
Whether it be for two hours or an entire day, millions of tweens - children ages 11 to 13 - will be left home alone this summer, despite their parents' concerns that they may not have the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe at home... More
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Vitamin D Findings Point To New Treatment For Heart Failure
Strong bones, a healthy immune system, protection against some types of cancer: Recent studies suggest there's yet another item for the expanding list of vitamin D benefits. Vitamin D, "the sunshine vitamin," keeps the heart, the body'slong-distance runner, fit for life's demands... More
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Changing Your Diet, Improving your Heart
Through the recommendation of her primary care physician, Martine Perreault began visiting the University of Michigan Health System's Cardiovascular Medicine program at Domino's Farms in order to develop a nutritional plan to lower her cholesterol... More
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Could Heart Transplants Become A Thing Of The Past?
Heart transplants save the lives of more than 2,100 Americans every year. But many more patients are still waiting for a new heart to become available, and hundreds will die without ever getting a second chance at life... More
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Big Boom In Boomer Knee Replacement Surgeries
John Birko’s knee had osteoarthritis, was painful, and severely limited his day-to-day activities. While his knee felt as though it was about 80 years-old, Birko was only 49. And like many other baby boomers today, he was not was ready to slow down... More
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Drug Brings Relief For Many IBS Patients Who Experience Constipation
Many patients may soon find relief from the bloating, cramping, abdominal pain and constipation associated with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Lubiprostone, known by the brand name AMITIZA®, was just approved by the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration for use in women with IBS plus constipation... More
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May 19 Recognized As World Hepatitis Day
In honor of World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 2008 being observed on May 19,
the Michigan Department of Community Health is encouraging families to protect
themselves from hepatitis virus disease... More
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Study Finds Women Lag in Heart Attack Care
The gender gap is alive and unwell in heart disease, a new international study finds, with women differing from men on everything from symptoms to treatment in both heart attack and severe chest pain. One of the most striking findings was that women were twice as likely as men to have "normal" or "mild" results on an exam of their heart's blood vessels... More
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Bioartificial Kidney Improves Survival Of Patients With Acute Renal Failure
Another promising clinical trial for the bioartificial kidney is offering researchers even more hope that within the next few years the device will be available to save lives of patients with acute renal failure. The latest Universityof Michigan Health System-led study reveals that short-term replacement of renal cell function using the renal tubule assist device... More
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National Network of Depression Centers Launches
For decades, cancer centers and heart centers across the country have worked together to improve patient care, set national standards and foster new research for all types of cancer and cardiovascular disease.Now it's depression's turn.
With the founding of a new Depression Center at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, a national effort to link centers... More
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Tart Cherries May Reduce Factors Associated With Heart Disease and Diabetes
Tart cherries - frequently sold dried, frozen or in juice - may have more than just good taste and bright red color going for them, according to new animal research from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center... More
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Stress May Lead Students To Stimulants
The performance pressures from end-of-semester exams and papers can take a toll on students, even leading them to turn to potentially harmful substances to keep them awake and alert. Recent studies show that a growing number of high school and college students are turning to stimulants... More
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Spring Cleaning... For Your Nose
Your spring cleaning routine might include vacuuming the coils on your refrigerator and storing bulky sweaters and corduroy pants. You may want to add to that list, according to a University of Michigan Health System expert, another area that could use some cleaning. Your Nose... More
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Motor neuron disease and toxic substances: Possible link?
Motor neuron disease is a rare, devastating illness in which nerve cells that carry brain signals to muscles gradually deteriorate. One form of it, Lou Gehrig's disease or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), is familiar to the public in the lives of scientist Stephen Hawking and Morrie Schwartz... More
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Testicular Cancer Gauge Often Not Used
A standard part of testicular cancer care isn't used in more than half of all patients who have the condition, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found... More
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$1.5 Million Gift for Bipolar Disorder Research
Generous donors are poised to give the University of Michigan Depression Center $1.5 million to fund advanced research on bipolar disorder, through two challenge grants that are designed to encourage smaller donations by individuals... More
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Cholesterol high? See a Dietitian, Study Concludes
Worried about your cholesterol? You may want to schedule a few appointments with a registered dietitian, to get some sound advice about how to shape up your eating habits... More
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Childhood Obesity Leads to Higher Rate of Problems During Surgery
Add this to the growing list of health challenges faced by obese children: A new study from the University of Michigan Health System finds that obese children are much more likely than normal-weight children to have problems with airway obstruction and other breathing-related functions during surgery... More
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Health Tips to Ease Family Travel
As the warm-weather months approach, many families will be making vacation plans for their spring and summer breaks. And while these trips can be fun, they can also be stressful—especially when it comes to dealing with unexpected health issues... More
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Virtual Gaming No Replacement for Real Exercise
Video games like Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution can play an important role in getting kids off the couch and involved in physical activity. But are they a replacement for traditional exercise?... More
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The Co-Pay Connection
As 2008 begins, millions of Americans are having to dig deeper into their own pockets every time they refill a prescription or see a doctor. The reason? Higher co-payments that took effect ... More
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Before a CT Scan or Angiogram, Many People Should Take Inexpensive Drug to Prote
As more and more Americans undergo CT scans and other medical imaging scans involving intense X-rays, a new study suggests that many of them should take a pre-scan drug that could protect their kidneys from damage.
The inexpensive drug, called N-acetylcysteine, can... More
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High Barriers to Dental Care Exist for 12 Million Children
As the nation begins to focus its attention on the prospects of major health care reforms, one important aspect of health must not be overlooked – access to affordable dental care for children... More
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