While holiday goodies are often to blame, U-M gastroenterologists say that travel, along with stress and poor eating habits, can create a recipe for tummy trouble. But understanding your gut's internal rhythm and watching what you eat when you travel can help ease GI problems this holiday season.
With recent recalls, many parents are worried about buying safe toys for their kids this holiday season. To help, a U-M pediatrician puts recent concerns about toy safety into perspective, and offers tips to help parents pick the safest and most age-appropriate toys for their children.
Fifty years ago, a series of paintings depicting moments in medical history captured the nation's imagination, and optimism about the promise of modern medicine. Now, those paintings have been donated by their most recent owner, Pfizer Inc., to the University of Michigan Health System, which will display many of them publicly.
A new analysis of genetic variation among more than two dozen native populations bolsters the theory that the ancestors of modern native peoples across the Americas came via a northwest land bridge some 12,000 years ago.
A new study from researchers at U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital finds a significant increase in the rate of hospitalizations among young Americans with diabetes. And, they say, this growing trend is costing Medicaid and private insurers billions each year in hospital fees.
University of Michigan researchers have discovered that bortezomib, a promising cancer drug, is able to strike a blow against melanoma tumor cells by revving up the action of a cancer-promoting gene. The results suggest a novel treatment strategy: Push cancer cells into overdrive, so that they self-destruct.
An inexpensive, safe and easy treatment is an effective method for treating chronic nasal and sinus symptoms "“ more effective, in fact, than commonly used saline sprays, according to a new study from University of Michigan Health System researchers.
The use of a pedometer and a Web site that tracked physical activity levels proved to be powerful motivators for people with diabetes who participated in a recent walking study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan Health System and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
As if diabetes weren't enough, a new study shows that 92 percent of older people with the disease have at least one other major chronic medical condition "“ and that nearly half have three or more major diseases besides diabetes. The sheer number, severity, and type of these other conditions all appear to decrease patients' ability to manage their diabetes.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that a targeted intervention aimed at prostate cancer patients and their caregiver spouses provided significant improvements for the spouse in physical and emotional quality of life.
A report by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health shows higher gas prices are putting the squeeze on how parents are managing health care for their children "“ either in getting to health care visits or purchasing medications. U-M experts say a solution may be a gas card program for patients.
Lung cancer will kill more Americans this year than any other cancer, claiming more lives than the next four leading cancer killers -- breast, prostate, colon and pancreas cancers -- combined. The facts about lung cancer are startling, and few people realize the true scope of the disease. University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center expert provides the top nine facts to know about lung cancer.
Is a fear of getting fatter partly to blame for the fact that nearly one in five American women still smokes, and many don't try to quit? U-M researchers say smokers are more likely to have unrealistic body image and eating problems, and women who had weight problems as girls are more likely to start smoking early.
A traditional holiday meal could be on the menu for you if you make some slight modifications to cut back on fat and sodium, and add more vegetables and whole grains. U-M nutrition experts say doing so will not only make a delicious meal, but also save the typical person a staggering 50 to 60 grams of fat intake on Thanksgiving.
Diets high in fat and sugar may not be the only things contributing to American children's expanding waistlines. Research findings from U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital suggest that kids who aren't getting enough sleep also may be at an increased risk for being overweight.
Patients awaiting liver transplantation who also suffer from coronary disease, diabetes, COPD, connective tissue disease or renal insufficiency may face poorer survival after liver transplantation, according to a new study led by the University of Michigan Health System.
Sixty-nine percent of stroke victims still don't reach the hospital in the first three hours after their stroke symptoms begin, a new study finds. More public education about the need for speed in responding to a stroke could help - - including a middle-school education effort shown successful in another new study.
The largest and most up-to-date study of suicides among depressed veterans provides important new data "“ and some surprises -- that may guide screening and treatment for all vets. Predictors of suicide among depressed veterans differ from those seen in the general population, with younger, white, non-Hispanic veterans having the highest risk.
In response to increasing demand for advanced medical imaging and image-guided procedures at the Univ. of Michigan Health System, the U-M Board of Regents has approved a $42.9 million expansion of CT, MI, interventional neuroradiology, nuclear cardiology and breast imaging facilities. The facilities will be used for both patient care & research.
Inflammatory breast cancer represents up to 3 percent of breast cancer diagnoses in the United States, but it is a particularly aggressive form of the disease that can be fatal in a few months if untreated. The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has opened a new clinic specifically dedicated to inflammatory breast cancer.
Researchers have found they can potentially target chemotherapy for breast cancer to only those women most likely to benefit, sparing the majority of patients from unnecessary side effects.
Researchers in a multicenter international study have identified a new gene that, if mutated, may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer by more than a third.
University of Michigan researchers have for the first time identified progenitor cells in mouse stomachs in a region where cancer often begins. The ability to see and trace these cells gives a green light to efforts to understand the origins of one of the world's most common cancers.
According to results from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, 65 percent of parents plan to have their children, ages 6 months to 5 years, vaccinated against the flu this season. The poll also finds that parents are more likely to vaccinate their kids if they plan to vaccinate themselves.
A glitch in the production and folding of molecules deep within the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas may be responsible for the death of those cells and the onset of diabetes, new animal research suggests.
Alyssa Tushman was a new mother when she was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. After aggressive treatment "“ including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a double mastectomy "“ experts at the U-M Cancer Center said that another baby would be possible. Today, she's pregnant with her third child.
Every year, an unknown number of hunters never make it back home because their hearts suffer problems brought on by the strenuous exercise and dramatic bursts of activity that hunting can bring. U-M experts says, hunters can take steps now to protect themselves from heart problems during the hunt.
As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some of the hot topics in breast cancer research and patient care from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
People with the common chronic pain condition fibromyalgia often report that they don't respond to the types of medication that relieve other people's pain. New research from the University of Michigan Health System helps explain why: Patients with fibromyalgia were found to have reduced binding ability of a type of receptor in the brain that is the target of opioid painkiller drugs such as morphine.
A new and extraordinary $22 million gift from A. Alfred Taubman to the University of Michigan Health System is making possible a new institute, with a mission of supporting fundamental research to advance the understanding of the causes, treatment and prevention of a broad range of human diseases.
Despite decades of advances in diabetes care, African Americans and Latinos are still far less likely than whites to have their blood sugar under control, even with the help of medications, a new national study finds. That puts them at a much higher risk of blindness, heart attack, kidney failure and other long-term diabetes complications.
A cancer diagnosis affects more than just the patient. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds spouses report similar physical and emotional quality of life as the patient.
In a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, 86 percent of parents report that they participate in decisions made about their hospitalized child's medical care. U-M researchers found that parents who feel confident communicating with physicians are more likely to participate in medical decisions.
Finasteride, a well-known generic drug that shrinks an enlarged prostate, also reduces men's risk of getting prostate cancer. A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests finasteride also increases the chances that physicians will find fast-growing prostate cancers early.
Ovarian cancer doesn't get the kind of attention breast cancer gets. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and advocates are waving the teal flag, teal being the ovarian cancer version of a pink ribbon. Advocates and researchers hope to get people talking about ovarian cancer. What's there to say? Start with these eight things you need to know.
Each day cells detect and repair daily assaults to our DNA. University of Michigan researchers have discovered that a well-known enzyme scans genes for damage and alerts the major cancer suppressor protein p53. The finding has implications for treating cancer and neurological diseases
More than 10 percent of women with breast cancer stopped taking a commonly prescribed drug because of joint and muscle pain, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
African-American men face a higher risk of developing prostate cancer in their lifetime, but researchers do not fully understand why. That's why researchers at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center are focused on learning what genetic factors lead to this disparity for prostate cancer.
In today's super-clean world, vaccinations and anti-bacterial soaps are keeping dirt and disease-causing germs at bay. While staying germ-free can prevent the spread of disease and infections, U-M experts say our cleanlier lifestyle may be responsible for an increase in allergies among children.
U-M experts say that many fruit juices provide powerful health benefits. In fact, recent research has identified ways that beverages such as pomegranate, orange and cranberry juices can help to prevent or cure diseases.
When does fatigue turn into a health concern? U-M experts say poor sleep habits, stress and illness can trigger debilitating fatigue. Fortunately, treatments including acupuncture, physical therapy, dietary changes, meditation, and getting enough sleep, can help.
A new generation of implanted heart-assisting pump does very well at helping severely ill heart-failure patients survive, and thrive, until they receive a heart transplant, a new study shows. The device also helped patients' original hearts regain function and allowed their other organs to heal by restoring blood flow.
Whether sports fans decide to wear it or wave it, the new "M GO BLUE for Mott" rally scarf is sure to become a staple at every U-M home game. The scarves will sell for $10, with a portion of the proceeds going to the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital fund-raising campaign.
A University of Michigan study reveals that the p53 gene, a key protector mutated in half of all cancers, gets help in its vital job of stifling tumors from a trio of little-known micro RNA genes. Loss of the genes is linked to a common lung cancer.
More than half of Americans support the State Children's Health Insurance Program for uninsured families who earn an annual income of up to $32,000, according to the latest report from the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.
A group of researchers from the University of Michigan Health System has been awarded a $6 million NIH grant to study the serious injuries that afflict millions of women as a result of childbirth. More than 300,000 women a year require surgery for problems such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
A nasal vaccine showed strong promise in initial animal studies. University of Michigan scientists say the result could be a better anthrax vaccine that requires no shots, is effective with only one or two immunizations, needs no refrigeration and could be used effectively after a bioterrorism attack to boost immune response in exposed people.
In a paper published in the Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, a U-M pediatrician outlines the controversies surrounding newborn screening, and provides insight into the issues that must be addressed for the continued success of this public health screening program.
In a study published in the Aug. 8 Journal of the American Medical Association, a team of University of Michigan medical historians and epidemiologists from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that social restrictions allowed 43 U.S. cities to save thousands of lives during the Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918-1919.
In an editorial in the Aug. 8 issue of JAMA, a U-M pediatrician explains the reasons why many privately insured children are not covered for recommended vaccines. He also offers remedies to increase child and adolescent vaccinations by making national vaccine priorities consistent across the U.S.
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