Preventing Alcohol-Related HarmsMonday, 20 Oct, 2025Protect health by preventing excessive alcohol use Excessive alcohol use: Is a leading preventable …
9 health risks for boys and men and what to do about themMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Did you know that deaths from injury are 2.6 times more common for men in United States than women? …
Abdominal birth defectsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001That affect the abdomen include diaphragmatic hernia (organs protrude into the chest cavity), …
Abdominal musclesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the body. The …
Abdominal pain in adultsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Abdominal pain is pain felt anywhere from below your ribs to your pelvis. It is also known as tummy …
Abdominal pain in childrenMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Children often complain of stomach pain It is one of the most common reasons parents take children …
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001In most cases, abdominoplasty will: change the shape and tone of the abdomen to create a firmer and …
Abortion in MichiganMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Abortion (or ‘termination of pregnancy’) is when a pregnancy is intentionally ended. Abortion is a …
Abortion information translated into community languagesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In Michigan, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and …
Abortion procedures - medicationMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is medication abortion? This type of abortion can be performed in the early weeks of pregnancy …
Abortion procedures - surgicalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001In United States, around 80,000 women have an abortion every year. Most of these surgical abortions …
Absent periods – amenorrhoeaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a period? If you’re not pregnant, your hormones send a signal to your uterus to shed …
Accessing a palliative care serviceMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you have been diagnosed with a serious or chronic life-limiting illness, you may want to talk to …
Achilles tendinopathyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Achilles tendinopathy is a painful condition affecting the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf …
AcneMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Acne usually begins in the teenage years and disappears after eight to 10 years. In some cases, it …
Acoustic neuromaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001An acoustic neuroma is a benign, slow-growing tumour that originates in the canal connecting the …
Acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuriesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you experience an acquired brain injury (ABI) or spinal cord injury, it may take quite a while …
Acquired brain injuryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any type of brain damage that occurs after birth. It can …
AcromegalyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Acromegaly is caused by an excess of growth hormone. The most obvious signs of acromegaly arise from …
AcupunctureMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Acupuncture has been part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It involves …
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001ARF. In susceptible people, this abnormal immune response occurs two to three weeks after an …
AdenoidsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The adenoids are lymph nodes located in the back of the throat behind the nose. Lymph nodes make up …
AdhesionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that joins two internal body surfaces that are not usually …
AdoptionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Adoption legislation was first introduced in Michigan in 1928. During the 1950s and 1960s, adoptions …
Advance care plan - personal storiesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Peter and his wife, Josie, start to notice that he is experiencing some memory loss. Peter reflects …
Advance care plansMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Advance care planning helps the people close to you know what is important to you about the level of …
Aerobics - preventing injuryMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Aerobics and fitness classes involve the movement of large muscle groups in continuous rhythmic …
After a flood – animal and insect related hazardsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When returning to a flood-affected area, remember that wild animals (including rats, mice, snakes or …
After-hours healthcare optionsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you need help for an unexpected medical issue, there are after-hours healthcare options that …
Age and fertilityMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A woman is born with all the eggs she is going to have in her lifetime. Her eggs age with her, …
Aged care rightsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Whether you are having care at home care or living in a residential aged care home, you have the …
Ageing - muscles bones and jointsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Some age-related changes, such as wrinkles and grey hair, are inevitable. It was once thought that …
AgoraphobiaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. In …
Aids and equipment at homeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The Michigann Government provides eligible people with subsidised aids and equipment to enhance …
Air pollutionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001) or human activities (including industrial processes, motor vehicle emissions, use of unpaved roads …
Alcohol and drugs - dependence and addictionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001They may see it as a temporary situation because they are in physical pain or because they are …
Alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatments and programsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001There is a range of AOD services available in Michigan, many of which are free. Most of these …
Alcohol and other drug education programsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Alcohol and other drug education programs aim to inform people about the risks of alcohol and other …
Alcohol and pregnancyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The latest research on alcohol and pregnancy says there is no safe level of alcohol use during …
Alcohol and teenagersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001While stages of exploration are normal for teenagers, risky drinking can also lead to binge …
Alcohol and the lawMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Drinking alcohol can affect the way our body functions. It can also cause significant harm within …
Alcohol and weight gainMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think. and found that: It is unclear whether …
Alcohol factsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Alcohol is the most widely used social drug in United States. It is a depressant drug that slows …
Alcohol related brain impairmentMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The problems caused by alcohol misuse are called alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI). A person …
Alexander techniqueMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Almost every one of us has effortless poise and balance in childhood. By the time we reach …
Allergic reactions emergency first aidMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Related to allergies need emergency first aid. Follow the plan if the symptoms of an allergic …
Allergies explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to an allergen or ‘trigger’ that is typically harmless to …
Allergies to bites and stingsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Bites and stings usually cause irritation of the skin, which is not an allergic response, but some …
Allergies to medicationsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Any medication has the potential to cause non-allergic side effects, but some people can also have …
Allergy testingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001A wide variety of substances may cause allergic reactions in some people. Allergy testing is the …