Admission to a hospital on a weekend, during widespread seasonal flu or when most of the beds are already full can raise the death risk for patients, according to a new University of Michigan Health System study. Full story »

Hospice at Home is offering a free teleconference titled "Cancer and End-of-Life Care" from 1:30 to 4 p.m. March 24. Full story »

Rapid freezing of breast cancer in mice kills the cancer in its place and helps stop its spread, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Full story »

When fallen golf great Tiger Woods, fresh from 45 days of in-patient sex-addiction rehabilitation, apologized to the world on Feb. 19 for his adulterous affairs, he did not mention exactly what type of treatment he had received. Full story »

David Gilbert has a simple goal of breathing easier -- one he hopes to reach with a little help from his friends. "Actually, with a lot of help from my friends," said Gilbert, 47, who is awaiting a lifesaving double-lung transplant to treat a rare genetic disorder. Fundraisers by friends and family of the husband and father of three are helping him with expenses. Full story »

Almost everyone knows regular exercise is good for your heart. But here's another reason to keep active: Exercise helps keep your kidneys healthy. These bean-shaped organs -- each about the size of a fist and located near the middle of the back-- process about 200 quarts of blood a day when healthy, sifting out about two quarts of waste products and extra water, which becomes urine. Full story »

In connection with National Kidney Month, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is encouraging state residents to understand their risk factors for chronic kidney disease and get tested if they are at risk. Full story »

Caregivers in Kalamazoo County, including those with low income, can get home counseling to help them deal with the stress of taking care of a young or elderly loved one. Full story »

The groundwork for stroke risk seems to be laid early in life -- perhaps even before birth, reports the February issue of the Harvard Health Letter. Full story »

Allegan General Hospital has become a training center for an incisionless surgery to treat acid reflux, and the first person to undergo the procedure there says she would definitely recommend it. Full story »

A free presentation on the heart-disease risk factors that most affect women will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borgess Medical Center. Full story »

Kevin Hains was working out at the Bronson Athletic Club one Sunday morning in October 2008 when he felt himself lose energy and become unable to pedal a stationary bike anymore. Full story »

The Bronson Athletic Club will raise money for cancer research, education and care through a Pedal for Hope event noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 27. Full story »

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking volunteer counselors for its weeklong summer camps for young people with muscular dystrophy and related diseases. Full story »

Almost everyone knows regular exercise is good for your heart. But here’s another reason to keep active: Exercise helps keep your kidneys healthy.  Full story »