Health & Medicine

  1. December 5, 2013

    U-M researchers highlight hazards of noise pollution

    As the nation continues to focus on health care prevention through reform, one cause of serious illness and even death gets ignored — environmental noise pollution.

  2. December 4, 2013

    Taubman Health Sciences Library closing for renovation

    With the renovation of the A. Alfred Taubman Health Sciences Library set to begin in the new year, the building will close at 11:45 p.m. Dec. 22. It will reopen in mid-2015.

  3. November 21, 2013

    Webinars can help employees stay healthy during the holidays

    MHealthy’s “’Tis the Season 2013” webinar series returns in December to help faculty and staff stay healthy and maintain their energy and peace of mind during this busy time of year.

  4. November 20, 2013

    U-M named one of Michigan’s healthiest employers

    U-M has been named one of Michigan’s healthiest employers in a statewide analysis of employers whose policies and practices promote a healthy workforce.

  5. November 19, 2013

    Center to study how technology may help youths with disabilities

    A $4.5 million federal grant will allow U-M researchers to study how technology — including apps and a video game — may help young adults with disabilities improve health and become more independent.

  6. November 18, 2013

    Advisory committee named for Cancer Center director search

    Medical School Dean Dr. James Woolliscroft has named a search advisory committee in the search for director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

  7. November 14, 2013

    U-M stem cell effort in full swing five years after state vote

    Five years after Michigan voters opened the door for a full range of stem cell research, U-M efforts are yielding results that are expanding knowledge of a wide range of diseases.

  8. November 6, 2013

    Rogels’ $50M gift to shape future of medical education, Chinese studies

    A $50 million gift from Richard and Susan Rogel will support Medical School scholarships, the Center for Chinese Studies and future university initiatives. Richard Rogel also will take a leadership role in the Victors for Michigan campaign.

  9. November 4, 2013

    Higher ed briefs

    News from other Michigan public universities and U-M peer institutions across the nation.

  10. November 1, 2013

    Annual Blood Battle with Ohio State runs through Nov. 27

    The 32nd annual Blood Battle, which pits U-M against Ohio State University in a blood-donation competition, begins Monday and runs through Nov. 27.