Studies suggest the ease and precision of health screenings has led to an overuse of medical tests. Learn more about unnecessary medical tests and over-imaging.

Find out what it means to have dense breasts, including the four levels of breast density and why having dense breasts makes cancer detection more difficult.

A therapeutic program gives kids the tools (and the magic wands) to help lessen fear and discomfort while in the hospital.

A U-M physician answers the question: Is the 5 second rule true? Learn when eating food off the floor is dangerous and see other 5 second rule experiments.

Pediatric surgeon discusses what happens if you swallow a battery. See what to do if your kid swallowed a battery and learn more about button battery ingestion.

A study suggests there are benefits of playing video games for children. Learn the pros and cons of video games and see how long kids should play video games.

C.S. Mott pediatrician explains the importance of healthy diets for teenagers. See his suggestions on teen weight loss and how to approach teen dieting.

The FDA banned several ingredients in antibacterial soap including triclosan. Here's what experts are saying about proper hand washing technique after the ban.

U-M physical therapist recommends strengthening your pelvic floor by doing kegel exercises. She explains the benefits of kegel exercises for men and women.

A child with facial differences might initially turn heads, but there are ways to ensure a smoother time at school. A pediatric social worker offers tips.

Acclimation can cause the same temperature to feel different throughout the year. Learn how your body acclimates and how to ease the transition between seasons.

University of Michigan pediatrician warns against using FluMist nasal spray. Despite the needle prick, she still strongly recommends getting a flu vaccination.

A device called the Total Artificial Heart helps some of the sickest heart-failure patients regain function — outside of the hospital — while awaiting a transplant.

Most children with concussions aren’t checked out by a doctor, according to a new study. A U-M pediatrician explains why these injuries should be taken seriously.

Amid new proposed federal guidelines to limit sodium, U-M cardiologist explains the danger of high sodium foods. Learn more about the FDA sodium guidelines.