The human liver can regenerate, making living donor liver transplants possible. Michigan Medicine’s Transplant Center is one of only a few in the country offering this option.

Facing a brain tumor diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, but it’s essential to gather information that will help guide the next steps in your care. University of Michigan Health neurosurgeon Wajd Al-Holou, M.D., weighs in on the importance of understanding the diagnosis, exploring various treatment options and seeking the best medical care.

Joshua Ong, M.D., resident physician at University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center answers questions about how spaceflight affects vision and what protective measures astronauts use.

Six tips for keeping your kids safe from mosquitos and ticks. From which insect repellents to use, to how to properly remove a tick, a Michigan Medicine expert offers advice.

A study explains the genetic underpinnings of a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer – and offers a potential pathway for new treatments.

As recommendations suggest extending hormone-based breast cancer treatment to 10 years for some patients, a recent study sheds light on whether patients are opting for it.

One dose of the antiviral baloxavir marboxil lowers the chance of transmitting the influenza virus to family members by about 30%, according to research.

Brain and spinal cord tumors account for one in four childhood cancers. Although 75% of children survive for at least five years after being diagnosed, many patients have recurrent tumors that cannot be cured. Andrea Franson discusses current therapies for pediatric brain tumors, how viruses can be used to target tumor cells and the new phase 1 trial that started in May 2025.

An increasing number of medical residency applicants prefer virtual interviews to in-person ones, according to a study in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education.

Medicare Advantage plans are the health insurance for half of all older adults; a study looks at what makes someone leave a plan or leave Medicare Advantage for traditional Medicare

The University of Michigan Health pioneered the treatment histotripsy for liver cancer, which is helping teach the immune system which cancer cells to attack.

University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center scientists identified a gene that plays a key role in prostate cancer cells that have transitioned to a more aggressive, treatment-resistant form. The gene can be indirectly targeted with an existing class of drugs, suggesting a potential treatment strategy for patients with aggressive subtypes of prostate cancer.

Each year, thousands of babies in the United States die while sleeping, often due to sudden infant death syndrome, suffocation or strangulation. Learn how you can reduce these risks...

Primary care doctors are burning out in part because of the flood patient portal messages they receive. New research shows female doctors are most affected, and points to ways to reduce burden.

A pilot study found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome commonly referred to as IBS.