Critically ill COVID-19 patients on ventilators who got tocilizumab in an observational study were 45% less likely to die.

U-M Injury Prevention Center compilation of data from state and federal sources will serve as baseline for future studies.

Dr. William Chey, gastroenterologist, discusses the treatment of heartburn now that ranitidine (Zantac) has been recalled by the FDA.

What to do if you have coronavirus, or if you live with someone who has confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Tips for preventing infection while providing COVID care at home.

A patient with lupus weighs in on the COVID drug debate.

Buprenorphine is an effective treatment of opioid use disorder, including addiction to painkillers and heroin. A bill in Congress aims to close a legal loophole that affects products containing it.

Study finds teens and college-aged youth are at equal risk as their adult counterparts for opioid overdoses.

Heartburn can appear as an unwanted holiday guest. Here, Dr. William Chey shares tips for managing heartburn during any season.

Michigan Medicine research finds one narcotic alternative prescription had a two-fold increase despite unclear evidence of benefit for cancer pain.

Prescription drug take back events are the best way to properly dispose of unused medications.

Many grandparents’ medicines aren’t secure enough around grandchildren, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging.

Michigan Medicine pediatrician says government missed opportunity to improve care for children with sickle cell disease

Insurance records reveal patterns of opioid prescribing to patients whose family members “shop” for opioids from multiple sources

Few people with HDHPs proactively ask about or search for lower-cost care. This suggests opportunity for insurers, employers and health care providers to help.

Study: Long-term Opioid use by one or more family members was associated to persistent opioid use by adolescents prescribed opioids after common surgical and dental procedures.