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 themDid you know that deaths from injury are 2.6 times more common for men in United States than women? …
Abdominal birth defectsThat affect the abdomen include diaphragmatic hernia (organs protrude into the chest cavity), …
Abdominal musclesThe abdominal muscles are located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the body. The …
Abdominal pain in adultsAbdominal pain is pain felt anywhere from below your ribs to your pelvis. It is also known as tummy …
Abdominal pain in childrenChildren often complain of stomach pain It is one of the most common reasons parents take children …
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)In most cases, abdominoplasty will: change the shape and tone of the abdomen to create a firmer and …
Abortion in MichiganAbortion (or ‘termination of pregnancy’) is when a pregnancy is intentionally ended. Abortion is a …
Abortion information translated into community languagesIn Michigan, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and …
Abortion procedures - medicationWhat is medication abortion? This type of abortion can be performed in the early weeks of pregnancy …
Abortion procedures - surgicalIn United States, around 80,000 women have an abortion every year. Most of these surgical abortions …
Absent periods – amenorrhoeaWhat is a period? If you’re not pregnant, your hormones send a signal to your uterus to shed …
Accessing a palliative care serviceIf you have been diagnosed with a serious or chronic life-limiting illness, you may want to talk to …
Achilles tendinopathyAchilles tendinopathy is a painful condition affecting the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf …
AcneAcne usually begins in the teenage years and disappears after eight to 10 years. In some cases, it …
Acoustic neuromaAn acoustic neuroma is a benign, slow-growing tumour that originates in the canal connecting the …
Acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuriesIf you experience an acquired brain injury (ABI) or spinal cord injury, it may take quite a while …
Acquired brain injuryAcquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any type of brain damage that occurs after birth. It can …
AcromegalyAcromegaly is caused by an excess of growth hormone. The most obvious signs of acromegaly arise from …
AcupunctureAcupuncture has been part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It involves …
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD)ARF. In susceptible people, this abnormal immune response occurs two to three weeks after an …
AdenoidsThe adenoids are lymph nodes located in the back of the throat behind the nose. Lymph nodes make up …
AdhesionsAn adhesion is a band of scar tissue that joins two internal body surfaces that are not usually …
AdoptionAdoption legislation was first introduced in Michigan in 1928. During the 1950s and 1960s, adoptions …
Advance care plan - personal storiesPeter and his wife, Josie, start to notice that he is experiencing some memory loss. Peter reflects …
Advance care plansAdvance care planning helps the people close to you know what is important to you about the level of …
Aerobics - preventing injuryAerobics and fitness classes involve the movement of large muscle groups in continuous rhythmic …
After a flood – animal and insect related hazardsWhen returning to a flood-affected area, remember that wild animals (including rats, mice, snakes or …
After-hours healthcare optionsIf you need help for an unexpected medical issue, there are after-hours healthcare options that …
Age and fertilityA woman is born with all the eggs she is going to have in her lifetime. Her eggs age with her, …
Aged care rightsWhether you are having care at home care or living in a residential aged care home, you have the …
Ageing - muscles bones and jointsSome age-related changes, such as wrinkles and grey hair, are inevitable. It was once thought that …
AgoraphobiaA person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave environments they know or consider to be safe. In …
Aids and equipment at homeThe Michigann Government provides eligible people with subsidised aids and equipment to enhance …
Air pollution) or human activities (including industrial processes, motor vehicle emissions, use of unpaved roads …
Alcohol and drugs - dependence and addictionThey may see it as a temporary situation because they are in physical pain or because they are …
Alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatments and programsThere is a range of AOD services available in Michigan, many of which are free. Most of these …
Alcohol and other drug education programsAlcohol and other drug education programs aim to inform people about the risks of alcohol and other …
Alcohol and pregnancyThe latest research on alcohol and pregnancy says there is no safe level of alcohol use during …
Alcohol and teenagersWhile stages of exploration are normal for teenagers, risky drinking can also lead to binge …
Alcohol and the lawDrinking alcohol can affect the way our body functions. It can also cause significant harm within …
Alcohol and weight gainThe answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think. and found that: It is unclear whether …
Alcohol factsAlcohol is the most widely used social drug in United States. It is a depressant drug that slows …
Alcohol related brain impairmentThe problems caused by alcohol misuse are called alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI). A person …
Alexander techniqueAlmost every one of us has effortless poise and balance in childhood. By the time we reach …
Allergic reactions emergency first aidRelated to allergies need emergency first aid. Follow the plan if the symptoms of an allergic …
Allergies explainedAn allergy occurs when the body overreacts to an allergen or ‘trigger’ that is typically harmless to …
Allergies to bites and stingsBites and stings usually cause irritation of the skin, which is not an allergic response, but some …
Allergies to medicationsAny medication has the potential to cause non-allergic side effects, but some people can also have …
Allergy testingA wide variety of substances may cause allergic reactions in some people. Allergy testing is the …