Gun locks can reduce the risk of suicide, accidental injury and other firearm violence. A new program focuses on getting them into the hands of people at highest risk through the psychiatric emergency room.

A critical shortage of blood threatens the ability to do organ transplants and care for patients with cancer and injuries, so blood donors should make appointments immediately.

Leaders at Michigan Medicine also announce new visitor restrictions at adult hospitals.

It’s another holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with new variants circulating, tips on how to safely navigate the holidays if you’re immunocompromised are crucial.

Celebrating another holiday season during COVID means that safety guidelines continue to be crucial. Four expert-approved tips for reducing the risk of infection and illness.

Many are feeling stressed by the pandemic, especially those with underlying health and mental health conditions. But others are finding ways to experience joy and public health messaging should help them understand better how to enjoy activities safely

U-M Health canceling surgeries, reducing transfers due to high volume of COVID cases.

Data shows most school shooters get their guns from home, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of firearms in households with teens has increased.

The Omicron variant of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is the latest in a string of variants. What do we know about Omicron? Will vaccines protect against it? A U-M infectious disease expert explains what we know so far.

Trips, slips and falls are a major cause of injury, hospitalization and death in older people but prevention can start with quick fixes in their homes that you can make during a holiday visit

Many seniors plan to travel for the holidays and take long vacations in 2022 but need to keep COVID, telehealth rules and other health needs in mind.

In the wake of the pandemic, a pulmonologist provides advice on protecting your often-overlooked lung health.

Here’s why experts say you should get it now.

What we know about treatments, vaccines, boosters and more.

The latest stories from the Michigan Health and the Michigan Health Lab on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.