1. Neuroscientist Huda Akil wins National Medal of Science

    The U-M neuroscientist is the eighth faculty member to receive the nation’s highest scientific honor. Her work contributes to the understanding of depression, anxiety, and addiction by delving into the genes, proteins, and cells that help govern human emotions and moods, and responses to pleasure and pain.

  2. New hope for treating chronic pain without opioids

    Some 40 percent of Americans live with chronic pain. A School of Dentistry study confirms that a low dose of a drug called naltrexone is a good alternative to opioids, without risk of addiction.

  3. The opioid epidemic: Now what?

    Inside U-M’s varied approaches to fighting the epidemic, including innovations in both prevention and treatment — and why there might be “great reason for hope.”

  4. Fighting the opioid epidemic

    A U-M team is striking back at a key factor in the opioid epidemic: prescriptions for patients, pre- and post-surgery.

  5. Treating pain without feeding addiction

    Study shows promise of non-drug pain management, combining behavioral therapy and social support.

  6. Overeating linked to newly discovered brain mechanism

    A part of the brain usually thought to control movement also may cause people to overeat, say U-M researchers.

  7. Media Coverage of the University of Michigan: May 2012

    University of Michigan stem-cell line gets national registry go-ahead; new U-M research sheds light on science of addiction; parents play favorites when helping adult kids out; bedroom eyes make guys look sketchy; U-M doctor demonstrates deep-brain stimulation as Parkinson’s treatment; “dead” galaxies live on; U-M research shows more babies being born addicted to prescription painkillers.