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Bionic heart tissue?
U-M partners on an ambitious $20-million project to grow new heart tissue for cardiac patients. Plus: Breakthroughs in leukemia and infertility treatments.
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Choosing untested treatments
A federal “right-to-try” law for medical treatments could soon become reality. And U-M is poised to expand access to new options.
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Food as medicine, II
Victor Katch shows how plant-based compounds often serve as precursors for our medicines.
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An uncommon education: Ep 5
U-M was the nation’s first university to own and operate its own hospital. Watch ‘A Miracle Cure,’ by Detroit Public Television.
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Does exercise affect the brain's aging process?
Most people know regular exercise can keep a body looking and feeling young. But what does it do for your noggin?
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Food as medicine
Victor Katch identifies whole foods and herbs featuring medicinal properties.
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Don't eat this, if you take that
Victor Katch suggests foods to avoid if you are taking specific medications.
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Can math help explain our bodies?
The legacy of mathematician Alan Turing inspires researchers to create computer models to explore ‘the beauty of us.’
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Pregnancy and physical activity
Vic Katch explains how a sensible exercise routine can benefit expectant mothers.