Health care coverage for low-income patients produces fiscal benefits that include lower unpaid debts, fewer bankruptcies and higher credit scores.

One of the most common lingering challenges of breast cancer treatment might be linked to past trauma, underscoring the need to address mental and physical health.

A new drug policy was meant to curb unnecessary opioid prescriptions. Instead, prescriptions after surgery went up.

A nationwide study finds many teens are sleep deprived. Find 10 tips for helping your teenager get more and better quality sleep, from the experts at Michigan Medicine.

Expedited partner therapy is a federally recommended treatment approach for STDs but several barriers prevent antibiotics from being administered quickly. Learn more.

See the latest research on graft vs host disease (GVHD), including new ways to prevent and treat this potentially fatal side effect of stem cell transplants.

Learn the biological causes of substance abuse, including why people relapse, and find information on treating addiction from the addiction specialists at U-M.

Ovarian cancer is the No. 1 cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. Knowing the signs and knowing your body can be key to early detection.

Benzodiazepines pose special risks to older adults. New research finds many of those who start taking them aren’t stopping.

Are you heading off to college and feeling anxious about dealing with IBD? Get tips and advice for managing your IBD while at school, from Michigan Medicine.

Acne is a skin disorder that can occur at any age but is common in teenagers during puberty. It is caused by the blockage of pores (or hair follicles) in the skin and mostly occurs on the face, chest, and back...

Breast milk is uniquely made to meet your baby’s nutritional needs. When your baby is first born, he or she is in the process of developing an immune system to help fight diseases..

Choosing a starting point for your child’s formal education is hard with so many choices available. Here's some guidance for parents.

Puberty is the time in a person’s life in which they become sexually mature from a physical perspective. It is a process that usually happens between ages 10 and 14 for girls, and ages 12 and 16 for boys...

Vomiting and diarrhea are common in children, and parents should be aware of at home solutions for mild symptoms.