Researchers found inherited genetic mutations were more common in men with metastatic prostate cancer. Here are two important implications of their findings.

Eating fruits and vegetables provides many health benefits, but it's hard for some people. Here's some tips to start eating fruits and vegetables more regularly.

Three University of Michigan cancer clinical trial participants share their experiences. Learn about the cancers they were fighting and how they are doing today.

University of Michigan researchers suggest families providing in home senior care need help. Explore how in home elder care is impacting senior caregivers.

For people with depression, autism, or another mental health condition that hasn’t responded to other treatments, modern electroconvulsive therapy may help.

Gifts in memory of Chad Carr, grandson of former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr, will help Michigan scientists to fight the deadly DIPG tumor Chad battled.

University of Michigan researchers are examining a possible link between dehydration and obesity. Find out if drinking more water can contribute to weight loss.

New guidelines for insomnia treatment recommend behavioral therapy before insomnia medication. Here's what chronic insomnia disorder treatment looks like.

For people in their primary family-building years, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is devastating. Learn more about caring for someone with early-onset Alzheimer's.

Survey by U-M asks parents for their level of confidence about their tweens being home alone. 82% believe their child could handle a storm. See more statistics.

Researchers at the University of Michigan found that doctors recommend name brand stomach medication over cheaper generic brands with the same active ingredients.

University of Michigan researcher explains how to stop the addiction to opioids, like prescription painkillers and heroin, from spreading around the country.

Read the findings of a new study suggesting that acupressure offers a low-cost way for breast cancer patients to manage cancer related fatigue and sleep loss.

For some parents, nights up with a newborn can morph into clinical insomnia and later postpartum depression. Here's some tips for insomnia and when to get help.

A vascular surgeon at the U-M Frankel Cardiovascular Center returns from a 90-day tour in Iraq focused on combat-related care, mostly related to blast injuries.