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The 11 Best Quit Smoking iPhone & Android Apps of 2013

Android – 4.5 stars with 3,629 reviews – Free Have you been feeling anxious since quitting? Or are you too anxious to even contemplate quitting? QuitNow! will help you cope with the overwhelming...

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Stroke declines dramatically, still higher among Mexican Americans (VIDEO)

ANN ARBOR, Mich.  --   The incidence of ischemic stroke -- the most common type of stroke caused by a clot in the blood vessels of the brain -- has declined over the past decade among non-Hispanic...

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U-M expert highlights implications of new study on young-onset dementia in...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. —  A University of Michigan expert says a new study by Swedish researchers opens the door to better understanding early predictors of developing dementia before age 65 while raising...

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Inducing, augmenting labor may be associated with increased risk of autism

Ann Arbor -- Pregnant women whose labors are induced or augmented may have an increased risk of bearing children with autism, especially if the baby is male, according to a large, retrospective...

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Electrical signatures of consciousness in the dying brain

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The "near-death experience" reported by cardiac arrest survivors worldwide may be grounded in science, according to research at the University of Michigan Health System. Whether and...

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School lunch and TV time linked with childhood obesity (VIDEO)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing, according to a new look at the...

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The 15 Best Sleep iPhone & Android Apps of 2013

iPhone – 3.5 stars with 793 ratings – $5.99Android – 3.3 stars with 237 ratings – $9.99 When you're trying to fall asleep, a little soothing can go a long way. With fully customizable pzizz sleep,...

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The 21 Best Pregnancy iPhone & Android Apps of 2013

iPhone – 3.5 stars with 321 ratings – $2.99 For men with pregnant women in their lives, this is an indispensable app. mPregnancy offers pregnancy updates for men in language and references that...

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The 20 Best Weight Loss iPhone & Android Apps 2013

Android – 4.5 stars with 68,363 ratings – FreeiPhone – 4.5 stars with 22,899 ratings – Free Use your phone’s GPS to monitor your running, walking, cycling, hiking, and biking. Each entry shares your...

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The 14 Best Multiple Sclerosis iPhone & Android Apps

iPhone – not enough ratings for average stars - $0.99Android – 4.3 stars/18 ratings – 1000-5000 installs – Free Although each platform has a different developer (Rodanotech for Android and NeuroApps...

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The 11 Best Healthy Lifestyle iPhone and Android Apps of 2013

iPhone – 4.5 stars with 560 ratings – $0.99Android – 4 stars with 3,254 ratings – Free Ever wondered if you’re accidentally telling all your secrets while you sleep? MadInSweden’s sound-recording app...

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How to Ease Sciatica Without Surgery

Sciatica describes a debilitating pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, originating in your lower back, radiating downwards through your glutes into your leg and foot.  The pain can be mild...

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1 in 5 women don’t believe their breast cancer risk

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite taking a tailored risk assessment tool that factors in family history and personal habits, nearly 20 percent of women did not believe their breast cancer risk, according to a...

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Corneal Abrasion

[unable to retrieve full-text content]A corneal abrasion is a worn or scraped-off area of the outer, clear layer of the eye (cornea).

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High BPA levels in children associated with higher risk of obesity and...

Ann Arbor, Mich. — Children who have higher levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical previously used in many products for kids, like baby bottle and plastic toys, had a higher odds of obesity and...

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Child health concerns vary among different races, ethnicities (VIDEO)

EN ESPAÑOL ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Adults across the U.S. rate childhood obesity as the top health concern for children in 2013, but priorities vary based on racial and ethnic backgrounds, according to a...

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New radioactive treatment benefits prostate cancer patients

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A newly approved treatment for advanced prostate cancer delivers a powerful punch of radiation directly to tumor cells that have invaded the bone. The treatment, Xofigo, is now...

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Anosmia

What Is Anosmia? Anosmia is the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. This loss may be temporary or permanent. Common conditions that irritate the nose’s lining, such as allergies or a cold,...

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Amenorrhea (Missed Menstrual Period)

What Is Amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is the term for a woman missing a monthly menstrual period. Not having a period during pregnancy or after menopause is normal. But missing periods at any other time can...

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How to Find Your Inner Athlete

Elite athletes thrive on challenge and competition.  They approach their training physically prepared and mentally in the zone, and are committed to realizing their full potential. The same principles...

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