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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease

Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.

CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes

The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.

FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor

Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.

Philips recalls 17M CPAP, BiPAP masks over magnets that could affect implanted devices

The mask recall was announced after 14 serious injuries were reported, including pacemaker failure, arrhythmia, seizures, and irregular blood pressure, the FDA said.

Nurse pleads guilty to tampering with painkiller syringes at Detroit hospital

A nurse who worked at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit pleaded guilty to tampering with painkillers intended for patients in the critical care unit.

Michigan restores funding to organizations that help victims of sexual abuse after $6 million cut

Michigan's next budget was wrapped up in July but the impact of those changes are having some massive ramifications, specifically on organizations that help children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse.