Michigan Medicine researchers talk about changing the disease course of Dravet syndrome and families caring for the condition.

University of Michigan researchers have shown that a specific population of neurons in the hypothalamus help the brain maintain blood glucose levels under normal circumstances.

Diffuse midline gliomas are aggressive tumors that begin in the brain or spinal cord. It is universally fatal, and patients typically live for nine to 15 months after diagnosis. The FDA has approved ONC201 (dordaviprone) to treat recurrent H3K27M-mutant diffuse glioma. It's the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for this disease.

Abnormal changes in protein levels and patterns can result in diseases. Understanding protein organization can improve treatments and minimize disease symptoms. A team of researchers developed a new technology called pathology-oriented multiplexing, or PathoPlex, to map more than 140 different proteins across 40 tissue samples.

A University of Michigan led study finds that patients hospitalized with sepsis who were previously healthy ultimately died because of late intervention.

Most parents think that the health of U.S. children is going in the wrong direction, a national poll suggests. 

Researchers from University of Michigan have identified pivotal roles for a pair of virus-like proteins and their effect on how cells self-regulate and respond to stress. These proteins are implicated in several cancers and neurodegenerative diseases

COVID-19 vaccination of people over 65 would save the country money, and vaccination of younger groups of adults would be a reasonable investment 

Discover how a rare disease brought patient advocate Michaela Davert and University of Michigan Health orthopedic surgeon Michelle Caird together in a 16-year partnership rooted in trust, resilience and advocacy for osteogenesis imperfecta. 

University of Michigan Health breastfeeding experts and lactation consultants provide answers to common questions they receive from patients. 

Study finds that the strongest risk factors for poor transplant outcomes in children with Fontan circulatory failure include low oxygen levels, hospitalizations and significant mental health challenges.

A Michigan Medicine doctor talks about whether or not you need 10,000 steps a day. 

High levels of triglycerides, the most common type of fat in the body and the foods you eat, directly cause abdominal aortic aneurysms, according to a study in mice. A drug candidate lowered triglyceride levels by up to 50% and prevented aneurysm formation, showing promise as a treatment avenue. 

About one in eight men in the United States are diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. However, each man’s risk can vary based on age, race, family history and lifestyle. Todd Morgan answers questions about the different stages of prostate cancer, when active surveillance is preferred and why surgical interventions can be harmful.

Routine childhood and adolescent immunizations declined in Michigan, particularly among counties with lower household income and higher uninsurance rates, a new study suggests.