The rise of telehealth has come with concerns that it could encourage use of low-value care that’s not needed. But a study suggests this hasn't happened.

A viral trend encouraging young people to put lip balm with peppermint or menthol on their eyes is the subject of a study

Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare is an annual Open Enrollment decision, and a new study looks at how many older adults revolve between the two.

An in-depth analysis of the percentage of adults, especially older adults, who have glaucoma and experience vision limits due to it shows higher prevalence and disparities.

Health information generated by artificial intelligence, or created as misinformation, worries older adults, a poll shows.

Health insurance choices for 2025 have changed for Medicare, healthcare.gov and employer plans, and costs have too. An update on what’s most important to consider.

At-home medical diagnostic and screening tests for COVID-19 and many other conditions are now available; a new study shows disparities in use of these direct-to-consumer tests.

Wegovy (semaglutide) now has Medicare approval for coverage among people with obesity and cardiovascular disease but no diabetes; a study looks at what level of risk might make someone eligible.

Many older Americans use cannabis products containing THC for a range of reasons, but a sizable percentage may be taking risks or facing potential addiction.

Rehabilitation can help patients who are recovering from an injury or illness. However, new data suggests patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, aren't receiving it.

A study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.

Access to mental health care has lagged even as diagnoses have risen; new federal rules aim to increase insurance coverage of care.

Gretchen A. Piatt, Ph.D., MPH, has been appointed chair of the Department of Learning Health Sciences (DLHS) in the Medical School, effective September 1. The provost provided interim approval of her appointment, and it will be reported at the September Board of Regents meeting.

Caregivers are more likely to be in their 50s and early 60s, female and believe the government should take the lead on the cost of caring for older adults.

The 2024-25 Doximity Residency Navigator has been released. It shows that U-M has six top 5 medical education programs, with nine more in the top 10 and another nine in the top 25.