Around the nation, veterinarians are practicing ever more advanced medicine on the nation's 77 million dogs, 90 million cats and a myriad of other animals — treatments that vie with the best of human medicine. The driving force is "the changing role of the pet in our society," said Dr. Patty Khuly, a veterinarian at Miami's Sunset Animal Clinic.

When it comes to diagnosis and treatment of a stroke, timing is critical.

For the first time, a vaginal gel has proved capable of blocking the AIDS virus: It cut in half a woman's chances of getting HIV from an infected partner in a study in South Africa. Scientists called it a breakthrough in the long quest for a tool to help women whose partners won't use condoms.

At least that's the hope of researchers developing a new method of vaccine delivery that people could even use at home: a patch with microneedles.

Joey Haderer is a force behind art in healing at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. She said there’s a difference between art therapy and art in healing. With art therapy, art is used to diagnose and then treat. Interpretation of created works also plays a role.

Giving teens 30 extra minutes to start their school day leads to more alertness in class, better moods, less tardiness, and even healthier breakfasts, a small study found.

The oldest among us seem to have chosen their parents well. Researchers closing in on the impact of family versus lifestyle find most people who live to 100 or older share some helpful genes.

Northern Michigan Regional Hospital is one of five hospital systems that will work together to advance the delivery of patient-focused health care across Michigan.

The free screening is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Charlevoix Surgeons office, 14695 Park Ave., Charlevoix. Those interested in attending should contact the office at (231) 547-2812 to schedule an appointment.

Children who live close to a mobile phone tower don’t appear to be at any higher risk of cancer than those who don’t live in the neighborhood, a new study says.