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

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

Despite undergoing a spinal laminectomy surgery, a 73-year-old individual successfully completed a trip to Patagonia just three months later. Read about their inspiring journey and the exceptional care they received at University of Michigan Health.

New research from Michigan Medicine shows that excessive physical activity during summer sports can lead to weakened tendons and bones in children. It is crucial to balance activity with rest to prevent injury.

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.

After a car accident that left one teenager with multiple injuries, surgeons helped her get back to her passion of dancing.

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.

Learn how a Michigan man, who survived a car crash and faced the risk of paralysis, was able to avoid it through spine endoscopy surgery performed by U-M Health. The innovative surgery is less invasive than traditional spine surgery and has a shorter recovery time.

A specialized Michigan Medicine event for historically marginalized and underrepresented medical students comes with ‘astounding’ results, a published academic paper finds.

Michigan Medicine’s efforts to advance leading edge women’s health research will get a boost from actress and Daytime Emmy Award winning host of LIVE with Kelly and Mark, Kelly Ripa.

The Weil Institute and Precision Trauma have now created and donated Turn-I-Kits to Ukraine, which meet all the requirements of standard military-issue tourniquets and are fit to be used in hospitals or at various levels of care on the battlefield.

For one teen, a rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers.

A 12-year-old basketball player is surprised with a custom adaptive sports wheelchair at Michigan Medicine.