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Photoreceptor death is the cause of vision loss in many retinal diseases, and there are no effective therapies that improve their survival. In a new paper, University of Michigan researchers studied the dependence of photoreceptors on glutamine.

Emergency department boarding of admitted patients to hospital beds has risen steadily and peaks in winter months.

In the U.S., dietary obesity has a prevalence of 40% and obesity increases the risk of other chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Even though anorexia nervosa has a prevalence of 1%, it is the second-highest death rate of any mental illness. Roger Cone discusses how melanocortin receptors can be used to treat both obesity and anorexia.

New research finds platelet pathway activation can reduce the risk of thrombosis for APS patients.

Michigan Medicine researchers identify the function behind mysterious variants for a gene linked to colon cancer.

In a new study, patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D, who went on a low FODMAP diet saw an improvement of colonic barrier dysfunction, commonly known as “leaky gut.”

Medicare research shows many older adults don’t get help or don’t use the internet to pick a plan that’s right for them, and that people with dementia make similar choices to those without.

Patrick Grohar answers questions about symptoms, treatments and research initiatives that are being undertaken with respect to Ewing Sarcoma.

Aging-related diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders and type 2 diabetes, are associated with defects in protein synthesis and folding. In a new study, researchers at the University of Michigan found that mitochondria also accumulate misfolded proteins, which kills insulin-producing β-cells of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Urgent care visits commonly result in inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics, glucocorticoids or opioids, according to a new study.

Potty training is a major step for young children — and their parents. Now a new report shines a light on just how bumpy the toilet training journey can be.

Michigan Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine is tackling one of the deadliest and most overlooked hospital-acquired infections with a $40 device.

Artificial intelligence (AI) use by older adults may help them age in place and find health information but many are concerned about risks and want transparency.

More than half of newborns diagnosed with HIV by age one in study did not receive preventative medicine after birth, suggesting undetected maternal infections.

A physician talks about what Medicaid cuts will impact Americans across the country.