Speaking Up
How a childhood of whispers brought on by premature birth led one young man to surgery and a new voice.
Doctors Behaving Badly
When doctors cross the line, their severe offenses are often met with mild penalties // Illustrations by Kim Rosen
24th Annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence
NIGHTINGALE AWARDS 2012 - SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONThe tradition of honoring Michigan’s top nurses began 24 years ago, at the urging of Maggie Allesee, an...
Microsoft Xbox 360 Workouts
If you’re game for getting in shape, look to these Xbox activities for a good workout.
Parents of Autistic Child Find Promise in Birmingham Classroom
After trying nearly everything to help their autistic son, Brendan's parents were at sea. But therapy in a special classroom in Birmingham is turning the tide in his favor.
A Vegan Cardiologist Offers Health Tips
For a healthy ticker and proper weight, cardiologist Joel Kahn is pumped up on the benefits of a plant-based diet — and the doctor religiously follows his own advice.
Doctors Suggest At-home Blood Pressure Tests for Heart Health
To get the most-reliable reading for possible hypertension, more doctors are suggesting that heart patients take at-home blood pressure tests
Stories of Substance Abuse and the Pain It Causes
Addiction: Prescription Pills
By: Nancy Nall DerringerThrow a pebble in a pond — no, just a single tablet, say, a 30-mg OxyContin pill — and...
Health Tips: Keeping Fit at 50
A dose of healthy advice for those reaching the half-century mark.
Heart Screenings Can Save Young Athletes’ Lives
For young athletes, chest pain or discomfort during activity should be checked out.
Michigan’s First Emergency Rooms for Seniors Only
St. Joseph Mercy’s specialized senior-citizen-only emergency rooms offer something new for treating the old.
A Troy Cardiologist’s Impressive Heart Collection
A Troy cardiologist doesn't miss a beat in his quest for unique ticker-shaped items.
Make a Run For It
There are many physical and psychological benefits, so put your best foot forward for 2011
Dr. Tom Rifai discusses America’s obesigenic society on WJR
Listen as John Balardo and Dr. Tom Rifai discuss the 11th annual Hour Detroit’s Top Docs list and America’s obesity epidemic on WJR with Frank Beckmann.
Prechter Bipolar Research
The Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund hosted its annual luncheon at The Henry hotel in Dearborn on Oct. 14.
Plastic Surgery in America
When CNN.com trumpets “Heidi Montag’s plastic surgeon dies in Malibu crash,” and that story becomes one of the most popular articles of the week, you know we’re living in plastic-surgery obsessed times.
Doctor’s Orders
Expert advice on maintaining muscle, heart, brain, skin, bones, and mind.
Weight Loss: A Sterling Heights Family Fights the Obesity Threat
A Sterling Heights family fights the threat of obesity by striving to maintain a healthful existence.
Weight Loss: Larry Sherman Loses 370 Pounds Through Yoga
After being morbidly obese, Larry Sherman turned to the physical and mental benefits of yoga to lose weight
Weight Loss: Weight Watchers is Chuck Bennett’s Gain
Wiser food choices, exercise, and Weight Watchers are helping him to make the right kinds of gains.