Alyssa Dreffs, originally a patient, is now a researcher with personal motivation behind her work.

And the development of a new slow-release drug seeks to target them

Radiation, used to treat half of all cancer patients, can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise 3D imaging developed at the University of Michigan.

More than half of adults surveyed reported that the use of cannabis led them to decrease their pain medications.

A review of maternal deaths suggests most individuals had documented behavioral health conditions but only one-third received appropriate pharmacologic treatment before death

Researchers identify new ways to characterize states of consciousness

These services, researchers found, were largely inaccessible to people who use sign language, discriminating against already ‘severely marginalized’ population in the United States.

The year provided one fascinating research story after another.

Scientists link dozens of new genome sites to coronary artery disease risk and pioneer a powerful method for illuminating the biological roots of common disease.

Patients with APS have concerns about their ability to function normally, even when their blood work and clinical visits appear normal.

Emergency surgery was linked to less thorough pre-surgical assessments and worse outcomes after surgery.

Liver experts examine the effects of pickle juice on both muscle cramping and quality of life.

Among parents who plan to attend religious services this holiday season, nearly half would insist their teen join even if they didn’t want to, a poll suggests.

Large doses of opioids are commonly prescribed after total knee and hip arthroplasty to avoid call-ins for refills, but smaller doses can be just as effective.

But majority see role for health care providers in finding meaning or hope in the face of illness, and are comfortable discussing their beliefs with their providers.