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Ann Arbor Health News

Coverage of health in Ann Arbor focuses on medical research, wellness trends and public health guidance. The reporting follows hospital programs and the personal decisions made regarding well-being.


Diseases

Diabetes

Norrin Protects Vision in Diabetic Rats

University of Michigan researchers found the protein norrin prevented vision loss in diabetic rats in a study published in the journal Diabetes.

Norrin Protects Vision in Diabetic Rats

Children’s Health

Live Poll

Do you believe children require more protective gear when riding e-bikes or e-scooters?

Children’s Health

Parents Underestimated E-Bike Safety Risks

A new University of Michigan Health poll shows parents lack knowledge about the hazards of e-bikes and e-scooters.

Parents Underestimated E-Bike Safety Risks

Women’s Health

Live Poll

Do you trust that hospitals prioritize updated medical protocols to improve patient outcomes?

Women’s Health

Michigan Medicine Adopts Higher Oxytocin Dose Protocol

A new protocol at Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital significantly reduces postpartum hemorrhage risks for vaginal births.

Michigan Medicine Adopts Higher Oxytocin Dose Protocol

Mental Health

Live Poll

Is it important to prioritize open mental health discussions despite traditional cultural stigma in your community?

Mental Health

Panel Examines Mental Health Impacts of Syrian Conflict

Students Organize for Syria hosted an event focusing on psychological trauma in war-torn communities.

Panel Examines Mental Health Impacts of Syrian Conflict

More in Health

Coverage takes in hospital system developments, public health alerts, insurance access and medical research findings. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. The high concentration of research and specialized clinical care drives a large portion of the local health landscape. Public health initiatives frequently shift in response to the changing needs of the diverse population living in the area.