The heart’s right and left sides perform different jobs to keep blood moving through the body. When either side becomes too weak or stiff to function effectively, the result may be heart failure.
Everyday actions can become frustrating challenges for people living with essential tremor or tremor caused by Parkinson’s disease. For 79-year-old Jim Jones, they now feel like victories.
Water plays a role in nearly every process in the human body. Our organs, cells and tissues all depend on it to work, which makes proper hydration an important part of staying healthy.
Much of modern life happens at what eye care professionals call “mid-range” distance -- the space between near and far vision, roughly arm’s length away -- and it’s where many people spend hours each day.
Whether it’s struggling to read small print, experiencing headaches after screen time or noticing changes in night vision, many eye issues develop gradually and can be easy to overlook.
A team at Henry Ford Health in Detroit has performed what is believed to be a world-first procedure, adapting a brain cancer technology to treat a spinal tumor
Heart disease and stoke are two of the biggest health threats in Michigan, now becoming more common in younger adults.
A stroke can affect many of the brain’s essential functions, but the symptoms a person experiences often depend on which side of the brain is impacted.
For decades, parents were told to keep peanuts and other common allergens away from babies. Now, the science says the opposite, and it’s making a measurable difference.
Five-year anniversaries are often marked as milestones. But for Marcus McGrew, this year’s celebration carries a deeper meaning: five years since a life-saving heart and kidney transplant that gave him a second chance at life.
Surrounded by family, friends and members of her care team, Karon Barksdale recently marked the 20th anniversary of a life-changing moment: her kidney transplant.
As an employee of Henry Ford Health for more than 20 years, Brooke Wessman focused on health care process improvement in administrative roles -- a job she took pride in. That sense of family became even more meaningful when, at age 45, Brooke underwent her first colon cancer screening.
Just weeks before the attack at Temple Israel, federal agents had been inside the synagogue leading a training for clergy and staff on how to respond to an active shooter situation.
Henry Ford Health confirmed that eight first responders are being cared for at two of its hospitals after an attack at a West Bloomfield temple.
A colorectal cancer diagnosis in people under the age of 50 can come as a shock. Even more surprising is that rates of colorectal cancer are rising among younger individuals.
Although people today are living longer and often healthier lives than previous generations, the aging heart becomes increasingly vulnerable to damage.
The Cass Technical High School football team was stretching and getting loose before a November practice when a buzz filled the room. It quickly turned to shock, then to wild cheers.
Whether it comes from family responsibilities, work pressures, financial worries or personal challenges, taking care of your mental wellbeing is crucial, especially during times of heightened tension.
Some experts suggest eating treats before a meal to avoid “saving room for dessert,” while others recommend saving sweets for last to prevent filling up on empty calories.
Thanksgiving is a time when we traditionally focus on what we’re thankful for, but experts say there are many benefits to practicing gratitude year-round.
As Medicare’s annual open enrollment period approaches, more than 2 million Michiganders will have the chance to review and adjust their health and prescription drug plans.
If you’ve driven down West Grand Boulevard anytime in the last year, you’ve seen the growing tower of steel beams across the street from the original Henry Ford Hospital.
Our knees carry a substantial amount of weight during all kinds of activities and sports. Over time, this stress can wear down the cartilage, causing discomfort and injuries.
While any form of physical movement benefits your health, research suggests that some recreational sports may lead to greater increases in longevity than others.
A former Royal Oak Township hospital facility will become the new location for the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy.
Instead of being “suspended,” hearts pump blood, lungs breathe and livers make bile, exactly as they would were they still inside the donor.
In the future, patients can look forward to a quicker recovery post-transplant, as well as better access to donor hearts when one is needed.
Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies is no stranger to the itchy eyes, runny nose, sniffling and sneezing. If it feels like the time of year you suffer is getting longer, you might be right.
Lung cancer is often associated with smokers or former smokers, and though doctors say about 80% of cases occur in smokers or former smokers, an alarming 20% of cases affect people who have never smoked.
Recovery times in joint replacement have decreased, allowing people to return to their daily lives more quickly, thanks to improvements in prehabilitation and post-surgery interventions.
While many sports enthusiasts dream of seeing their children succeed on the big stage, pushing young athletes to excel too soon can sometimes result in serious injuries that could sideline them for good.
Many parents have strong opinions on vaccines in general; that’s no different when it comes to the HPV vaccine, which protects against HPV, a sexually transmitted infection.
We are all getting excited about the start of the Olympic games, and if you are like many people, they may also inspire you to get into better shape or improve your exercise game.
Parents know it’s impossible to have constant supervision over kids, which is why it’s essential to learn the best strategies to teach them about self-protection.
Virgina Plemmons had no idea that, after working at Macy’s Southland for 27 years, her place of employment would be pivotal in saving her life from an acute stroke on March 19, 2023.
Albert Ware had only been in retirement for a few short years when he experienced a stroke. With the help of artificial intelligence, he bounced back within an hour of receiving care at the hospital.
Access to the doula program is being expanded to pregnant women with Medicaid, providing access to this service to many in marginalized communities and helping combat maternal death rates.
The program makes the services of a doula available to pregnant women with Medicaid. It can make a big impact for low-income pregnant women with Medicaid.
Robotic surgery has transformed the way surgery is performed. While the basic process of kidney transplant surgery hasn’t changed in more than 60 years, robotic technology now allows transplant surgeons to do complex procedures in a minimally invasive way.
The number of diagnosed cases of colon cancer is increasing. This year alone, about 152,000 Americans are going to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, according to staff with the Henry Ford Health Colon Cancer Program.
While many probably dread the thought of undergoing a colonoscopy, you might be surprised to learn that most people find the prep for the procedure to be much worse than the test itself.
As recently as 20 years ago, the main method doctors used to remove colon and rectal tumors was through open operation. While effective and safe, it only allowed for a large incision in the body to remove the tumor.
The last day of February is known as National Rare Disease Day. It is time many people, advocates, and healthcare workers dedicated to raising awareness about conditions and treatments that often go under the radar.
Henry Ford Health has an option for cancer patients struggling through treatments, and a recent $2 million gift is helping that resource reach more people.
There are a multitude of reasons to pay special attention to your heart health, but one of the largest might be the rate of death from heart disease.
If you’ve heard the term “laughter is the best medicine,” you’ve likely taken it tongue-in-cheek, but it turns out there’s some truth to it.
Adults who live with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease, compared to those without diabetes, according to Dr. Lalitha Rudraiah, a cardiologist with Henry Ford Health.
Avid runner Brenda Mack was thrilled to complete the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon last month. It wasn't the longest, but it still may be the most significant race she's run.
Ascension Michigan and Henry Ford Health have agreed to a joint venture that would place Ascension’s Southeast Michigan hospitals under Henry Ford’s brand and leadership, the healthcare organizations announced Wednesday.
The Ambassador Bridge can be seen from miles away, including from the windows of Henry Ford Hospital, and for two liver transplant recipients recovering, it became a beacon of hope.
Dan and Jennifer Gilbert are pledging nearly $400 million to help build a new facility at Henry Ford Hospital.
When we say cancer, we’re really not talking about only one disease, and the idea that it’s more than one disease also gives rise to the approach that anyone’s cancer can be considered unique to them.
If your child has a clear sports physical, skipping their next well-child visit may be tempting, but pediatricians urge parents to avoid making that mistake.
For most people, the decision to get a tattoo was made carefully and willingly, but many patients battling cancer were distressed to learn their treatment requires them to get several small tattoos.
Preventing cancer with a vaccine sounds like the holy grail of medicine. Yet it is already possible to prevent many cancers with a vaccine. But too many people are unaware of that fact, which could cost some their lives.
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The New Center neighborhood in Detroit will see some new development over the next decade as a healthcare company, a sports team, and a Michigan university are investing $2.5 billion into the community.
