It can be tough to determine if a person’s consumption is unhealthy — and even harder to get him or her to talk about it. Why having the conversation is crucial.

Learn about biologic injections for asthma, including how they work, who may benefit from them, and the risks associated with these new asthma medications.

Get information on eating disorders, including the difference between anorexia and bulimia, warning signs of eating disorders, and information on treatment from Michigan Medicine.

Learn about the different types of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E) including symptoms, risk factors, how to get tested, and treatment options from Michigan Medicine.

After her lung volume reduction surgery, emphysema patient Tami Kelley is breathing easier. Her doctors explain what the procedure entails and who is eligible.

Learn what to expect when becoming a living kidney donor, including how transplant operation is done and the risks associated with donating an organ.

A range of treatments, including inpatient stays, helped a young woman regain control of her life. By sharing her experience, she hopes to reach others in need.  

A seven-year stay in Ann Arbor inspired a migraine patient to become a professional photographer. Learn more about his art and new outlook on life.

See how a free online sleep education program is helping college students improve their sleep habits by addressing barriers to good sleep through simple behavioral changes.

A new endoscopic procedure designed to shrink the stomach without surgery helped a mother of five lose weight and regain an active lifestyle.

After a lifetime of struggle, Edwen Lopez faced his biggest challenge: receiving a liver transplant. A Michigan Medicine transplant team was ready to help him win. 

A new Michigan Medicine program aims to teach patients about alternate and effective ways to deal with discomfort, and to find strength in each other.

Learn about a Michigan Medicine OCD research study - now accepting patients - focused on using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD treatment in teens.

The gifts of life that healed a severely sick man inspired him to set a big goal to benefit others: Get 500,000 people to register as organ donors.   

Diagnosed with a damaging inflammatory disease, one woman has worked hard to reclaim her life. Now, with a support group and charity walk, she’s advocating for others.