Millions may be booted from Medicaid: What to know if you're one of them
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
If you get health care through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
200 expectant mothers left scrambling after Ascension Providence Hospital eliminates midwives
Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield has decided to let all of its midwives go, leaving expectant mothers to figure out what to do.
Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield has decided to let all of its midwives go, leaving expectant mothers to figure out what to do.
Henry Ford Health plans new Detroit hospital, research center, mixed-use campus
Henry Ford Health is partnering with Tom Gores, the Pistons, and Michigan State University on a new hospital, research center, and mixed-use campus.
Henry Ford Health is partnering with Tom Gores, the Pistons, and Michigan State University on a new hospital, research center, and mixed-use campus.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
Detroit non-profit Mothering Justice fights for paid medical leave
Detroit non-profit Mothering Justice works to empower mothers and families, particularly those of color, who are already up against the system. This includes getting mothers paid leave when they have children.
Detroit non-profit Mothering Justice works to empower mothers and families, particularly those of color, who are already up against the system. This includes getting mothers paid leave when they have children.
Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.
Felon accused of posing as therapist at Michigan autism treatment center ordered to trial
An Oakland County woman with a felony record who is accused of faking her credentials to work as a therapist for children with autism is headed to trial.
An Oakland County woman with a felony record who is accused of faking her credentials to work as a therapist for children with autism is headed to trial.
Buildings are getting bigger in Southeast Michigan
Southeast Michigan is in the middle of a big building boom.
Southeast Michigan is in the middle of a big building boom.
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
FOX 2 photographer needs help after motorcycle crash leaves him a quadriplegic
In September 2021, FOX 2 photographer Rob Plewa was in a devastating motorcycle crash that paralyzed him.
In September 2021, FOX 2 photographer Rob Plewa was in a devastating motorcycle crash that paralyzed him.
From 8-10 daily seizures to nearly seizure free -- science helps change Oakland County man's life
An Oakland County man with epilepsy is nearly seizure-free thanks to science and doctors at the Beaumont Adult Comprehensive Epilepsy Clinic in Royal Oak.
An Oakland County man with epilepsy is nearly seizure-free thanks to science and doctors at the Beaumont Adult Comprehensive Epilepsy Clinic in Royal Oak.
2 men headed to trial in Michigan fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people
Two men will stand trial in connection with a 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people across the United States, including 11 people who received tainted injections at a Livingston County clinic.
Two men will stand trial in connection with a 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people across the United States, including 11 people who received tainted injections at a Livingston County clinic.
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Ascension St. John Hospital closing oncology pediatric department
The St. John Hospital Meade Pediatric Hematology/Oncology department is closing.
The St. John Hospital Meade Pediatric Hematology/Oncology department is closing.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.
The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.