The Pap test, developed over a century ago, has been the standard of care for detecting cervical cancer. But it is collected through an invasive and uncomfortable vaginal exam. Michigan Medicine researchers have evaluated several at-home tests to detect HPV, a virus that causes cervical cancer. The at-home tests are more accurate than a Pap test and could make screenings more accessible for many people.

Researchers at the University of Michigan are now delving into the molecular-level details of sperm formation, with a particular focus on how abnormalities in this process might lead to male-factor infertility.

Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service.

Gender-affirming care for transgender teens is restricted or may be soon in 20 states; this has increased travel time to available clinics

There are 13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity.

After decades of falling global maternal mortality rates, has the momentum evaporated? A new WHO report suggests just that, and Michigan Medicine researchers are urging their peers not to take their collective eye off the ball.

Dr. Lisa Harris receieves The Greenwall Foundation’s Bernard Lo, MD Award in Bioethics.

Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals.

Research suggests transgender and nonbinary people are significantly more likely than cisgender peers to be admitted following a visit the emergency department.

Seeing the dead triggers R2/R4 neuronal activation, leading to reduced lifespans.

: Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population a study suggests.

We'll still be your destination for news and stories about the future of health care, but moving forward, the Michigan Medicine News Break will now be called Health Lab. The content won't be changing - as always, each week we will continue to bring you cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories from Michigan Medicine. You can find all Health Lab articles on our website, and transcripts for the podcast will be linked in each episode.

A group of students from Detroit’s Cody High School spent a week immersed in the world of cardiovascular medicine and science, learning about possible careers and shadowing experts at University of Michigan Health’s Frankel Cardiovascular Center. The Careers in Cardiovascular Science and Medicine Program began began in 2022.

A doctor shares advice for medical graduates, emphasizing the importance of compassion and human connection with patients. She emphasizes the need to cultivate these qualities that will not only help improve patient experiences but also enhance the role of the doctor.

Meet the Glicks, a family of three generations of female doctors. Read the inspiring story of how Marilyn Heins, Rachel Glick and Hannah Glick, became physicians, breaking barriers and creating a legacy in the field of medicine in the United States.