melanoma.mp3
Q&A regarding the most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma.
musictherapy.mp3
Music therapy is used to relieve anxiety and stress for patients with cancer.
Epilepsy Drug May Help Alcoholics
U-M researchers say that use of the non-addictive drug gabapentin for insomnia during alcohol recovery warrants further study.
Health Tips to Ease Family Travel
To help alleviate some stress, a U-M pediatrician encourages parents to prepare for health situations before they take off on their next family getaway, and offers tips for what to pack should your child get sick while traveling.
Understanding Fibroids and Abnormal Bleeding
Dr. Susie As-Sanie, director of the minimally invasive gynecologic surgery program at the University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital discusses symptoms and causes of abnormal uterine bleeding, including uterine fibroids.
Grapes May Aid a Bunch of Heart Risk Factors
Could eating grapes help fight high blood pressure related to a salty diet? And could grapes calm other factors that are also related to heart diseases such as heart failure? A new University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests so.
Health Care Votes
The majority of likely voters polled selected Barack Obama as their top presidential pick to handle the country's biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance.
Vitamin D Findings Point to New Treatment For Heart Failure
Strong bones, a healthy immune system, protection against some types of cancer: Recent studies suggest theres yet another item for the expanding list of Vitamin D benefits.
MiHealth: Air Pollution and Heart Disease
One in three Americans suffer from hypertension, a significant health problem that can lead to cardiovascular disease, heart failure, stroke, diabetes and other life-threatening problems.
IBD School: Introduction
This video is the introduction to the IBD School Basics Video Series, which aims to educate IBD patients, their friends, and families about Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis.
IBD School: Where is my IBD?
Ryan Stidham, IBD Specialist, introduces important terms involved in IBD anatomical locations, suggested procedures, and understanding results.
IBD School: What is Crohn's Disease?
Learn more about Crohn's Disease as Dr. Peter Higgins explains its symptoms and locations. Also, find out what other conditions are common misdiagnoses of Crohn's Disease.
IBD School: What is Ulcerative Colitis?
In this video, Dr. Peter Higgins discusses the symptoms and signs of ulcerative colitis. He also describes other conditions and infections of the GI Tract that may resemble ulcerative colitis, but are without chronic damage.
IBD School: What Causes IBD?
Explore the factors that are associated with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease, and other deviations of IBD. Learn, also, about the changes that happen within the immune system that lead to the onset of IBD.
IBD School: Does IBD Affect Other Organs?
In this video, IBD Specialist Kristen Boardman informs us about complications that can happen in parts of the body outside of the GI tract. These areas may include the eyes, liver, kidney, joints, skin, and more.
IBD School: Does Everyone Need Surgery?
Grace Elta, Professor of Gastroenterology, discusses surgery and treatment options for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease.
IBD School: Do I Have to Take Medications?
Learn more about the medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Leslie Aldrich, Director of Outpatient Endoscopy, shares ways to make your medication more effective, the different types of medication, and medication side effects.
IBD School: Will I Be Able to Live a Normal Life?
Listen as Dr. Higgins shares examples of well known people living with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Also, hear a U of M IBD patient's story about overcoming Crohn's Disease and the direction she took to help her lead a normal life.
IBD School: IBD Mythbusters!
This video goes through the top ten myths associated with inflammatory bowel disease - with topics ranging from vitamins and digestive enzymes to cancer risk and symptom flares. Tune in to find out more.
Is Your Tween Prepared to Stay Home Alone This Summer?
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds parents often don't provide tweens with home safety guidelines & worry about guns, Internet use.
Kidney Cancer - Treatment
J S. Wolf Jr., M.D., University of Michigan Health System, explains why those diagnosed with kidney cancer should get their care in the University of Michigan's Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Kristine's Story: How a U-M Clinical Study Saved Her Life
Now cancer-free, Kristine French shares her story of taking part in a U-M clinical study after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and how doing so saved her life.
Larry's Story: How U-M Clinical Research Saved His Life
Larry LaValley shares his story about taking part in a U-M clinical study after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and how it ended up saving his life.
Laugh Your Way to Wellness With Yoga
Laughter yoga - part of a growing trend in parts of the United States, India and other countries -- can really make a difference in your overall health.
LeElla's Story: How U-M Clinical Research Saved Her Life
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, LeElla Flake knew that standard treatment could affect her chances of fulfilling her goal to someday be a mom. Instead, LeElla took part in a U-M clinical study that ultimately saved her life, and gave her life.
Dr. Maha Hussain Explains the Importance of Participating in Clinical Research
Dr. Maha Hussain, Associate Director of Clinical Research at U-M's Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains the importance of clinical research and how participating in a clinical study could end up saving your life.
Mom's mood, baby's sleep: What's the connection?
If there's one thing that everyone knows about newborn babies, it's that they don't sleep through the night, and neither do their parents.