December 6, 2013
A statewide program created by Michigan's largest insurer has succeeded in engaging primary care physicians from the ground up to improve patient care, according to the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
December 5, 2013
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.
December 5, 2013
Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is riskier than just drinking alcohol alone, according to a new study that examines the impact of a growing trend among young adults.
December 4, 2013
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. The library’s usual extended exam hours will begin Sunday.
November 21, 2013
Back by popular demand, MHealthy’s “’Tis the Season 2013” webinar series returns in December to help university faculty and staff stay healthy and maintain their energy and peace of mind during this busy time of year.
Registration is now open and all webinars can be viewed from computers, mobile phones or tablets.
November 20, 2013
The University of Michigan was recently named one of Michigan’s healthiest employers in a statewide analysis of employers whose policies and practices promote a healthy workforce.
November 18, 2013
Medical School Dean Dr. James Woolliscroft has named a search advisory committee in the search for director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
November 19, 2013
A $4.5 million federal grant will allow U-M researchers to study how technology — including apps for smartphones and tablets, cloud devices and a U-M-developed video game — may help young adults with spinal cord dysfunction and neurodevelopmental disabilities improve health and become more independent.
November 14, 2013
Five years ago this month, Michigan voters opened the door for a full range of stem cell research in the state. Today, that effort is well underway at U-M, and yielding results that are expanding knowledge of a wide range of diseases.
November 6, 2013
Investor Richard Rogel and Susan Rogel want the best and the brightest future doctors to continue to come to the Medical School to study medicine and enter their chosen medical specialty free from debt.
November 1, 2013
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.
November 4, 2013
October 28, 2013
Popular Mechanics magazine will this month present a Breakthrough Innovator Award to Dr.
October 28, 2013
News from other Michigan public universities and U-M peer institutions across the nation.
October 28, 2013
October 24, 2013
Research studies show most adults gain some weight over the holidays. To help faculty and staff celebrate the season while still maintaining health goals, MHealthy is offering “Move, Lose & Maintain,” a healthy lifestyle program designed to keep employees moving and eating smarter into the new year.
October 23, 2013
Answering questions raised by the latest reform to the U.S. health care system — the Affordable Care Act — is the goal of a new free University of Michigan online course.
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A leading expert on cancer genetics, a pioneering researcher who studies stressors that impact health, and the dean of the Medical School known for his research in medical education are among the newest members of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
October 21, 2013
October 15, 2013
University of Michigan undergraduates interested in the School of Kinesiology can now choose a health and fitness major, new this year and highly relevant in this age of health, wellness and physical activity.
