Raising autism awareness with blue Halloween buckets
The October tradition of going door-to-door, saying "boo," and getting a handful of candy is easy for most people. However, for some who have autism, it can be challenging.
Prepare U mental health program for teens helps break the stigma
"We had four suicides in two years with three children and one of our staff members," said Keith Garrison.
Owner of vape stores left with more questions after court blocks Michigan ban
After protests and legal action, a state judge decided to block Michigan's ban on flavored e-cigarettes. But one owner of two vape shops in Detroit is not quite jumping for joy
More people are getting health advice from social media. Is that good or bad?
According to a healthy Now survey from the Parade-Cleveland Clinic, 45 percent of us now get health advice from online sources. A doctor with the clinic said while that can serve as a real inspiration for many, there can also be a lot of false health claims on the Internet that could lead us astray.
Gov. Whitmer, AG Dana Nessel fire back after judge temporarily blocks flavored vaping ban
Governor Gretchen Whitmer calls the decision wrong after a judge temporarily blocked her flavored vape ban on Tuesday.
Teen taken off life support after second test determined no brain activity
A teen who was declared brain dead after an asthma attack last month has been taken off life support.
Family waits in limbo after court hearing to prolong care of teen on life support dismissed
A court hearing Tuesday to decide the short-term fate of a Monroe County teen on life support was unsuccessful, as the judge dismissed the case because he didn't have jurisdiction.
Attorney: Several hospitals considering taking 14-year-old left brain dead after asthma attack
It's been a difficult month for Sarah Jones, whose son was pronounced brain dead after an asthma attack at the end of September left him without cognitive activity. While Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor made the recommendation to take Bobby Reyes off of life support, his mother has been fighting to keep him alive. She's currently looking for a second opinion and another hospital that could take Reyes.
Oakland County health officials, school superintendents coalescing to tackling teen vaping
Following reports of skyrocketing levels among teenagers who are now vaping, Oakland County health officials are teaming up with school superintendents and the Alliance for Healthy Communities to curb that rate. While the rates are disconcerting for officials, an increasingly troubling trend are the number of deaths connected to the practice. Oakland County Executive David Coulter said they're going to be providing more education and advocating for changes in public policy.
Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient
A promising new vaccine could one day be a flu shot against breast cancer.
5th Michigan resident dies from mosquito-borne disease EEE
A fifth death due to Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been confirmed in a Cass County resident and an additional horse has been diagnosed with the disease in Allegan County, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Monday.
New cancer vaccine shows promise, helped kill cancer cells in patient
A vaccine undergoing testing at the Mayo Clinic has reportedly removed cancer cells in a breast cancer patient.
Positional asphyxiation: Parents warn others of danger after infant son dies sleeping in car seat
After years of hoping, praying and struggling with infertility, Ryne and Rachel Jungling were blessed with twins. Just short of a year later, a preventable accident caused their son's death, and now they tell his story to help prevent it from happening again.
An act of courage: National Coming Out Day underscores what is at risk
"We survived, I survived my own bullying, I survived my own coming out, so can you," said Joe Kort.
Mother shares heartbreaking before-and-after photos of son in throes of addiction
A mother from Missouri recently posted a photo on her Facebook depicting what she calls the true face of addiction. The two photos, she said, were taken just seven months apart.
This smoothie features cancer-fighting foods. Take it from cancer survivor Katie Fehr - she made the thing
After getting diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, FOX 2's own Katie Fehr has now made it into remission. To help stave off another case of the disease, she's crafted a smoothie. Katie's Cancer Fighting Smoothie is packed with ingredients ranging from flaxseed to Amla powder to orange juice. No part of this recipe is without a purpose - each intentionally chosen to help stay healthy. And it doesn't taste too bad either.
Arizona hospital backs out of helping Monroe County family with son on life support
A Monroe County family with their son on life support has learned the hospital which was going to help, has backed out.
Study: Adults at higher risk for depression after childhood bullying
You may know that bullying can lead to depression, but what's even more troubling is that those issues don't go away when the bullying stops.
Childhood bullying can lead to adult depression
You may know that bullying can lead to depression, but what's even more troubling is that those issues don't go away when the bullying stops.
Source of McLaren Macomb Hospital legionnaires disease still unknown
In the past month, seven people have been diagnosed with legionnaires after being treated at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Macomb County.