US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
Mass shootings and gun violence take a toll on medical staff
"I’d love to say that we grow immune to it, but we really don’t. It’s not a movie. It’s not a video game," said Dr. Jaime Hope from Beaumont Health.
"I’d love to say that we grow immune to it, but we really don’t. It’s not a movie. It’s not a video game," said Dr. Jaime Hope from Beaumont Health.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Senate approves sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
Transforming into the Hulk helps 4-year-old boy overcome fear of medical treatments
A 4-year-old boy with epilepsy overcame his fear of going to the hospital by dressing as the Hulk.
A 4-year-old boy with epilepsy overcame his fear of going to the hospital by dressing as the Hulk.
Advanced urgent care coming to east side Detroit neighborhood thanks to Motor City Match
A neighborhood on Detroit's east side is getting a new urgent care clinic thanks to money from Motor City Match.
A neighborhood on Detroit's east side is getting a new urgent care clinic thanks to money from Motor City Match.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Henry Ford doctors reconstruct tongue with cancer patient's arm muscle
Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital used a woman's arm muscle to reconstruct her tongue after she needed surgery for tongue cancer.
Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital used a woman's arm muscle to reconstruct her tongue after she needed surgery for tongue cancer.
26-year-old Detroit mother battles stage 5 kidney disease
Her plea now is to find a donor - so she can be there for her kids and live a full life.
Her plea now is to find a donor - so she can be there for her kids and live a full life.
Beaumont Outpatient Campus opens in Livonia this week
Beaumont's Outpatient Campus opens this week in Livonia.
Beaumont's Outpatient Campus opens this week in Livonia.
Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center plans new Henry Ford Health clinic to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth
A Henry Ford Health clinic at the Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center will provide medical care to homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
A Henry Ford Health clinic at the Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center will provide medical care to homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
Quadriplegic crash victim beats State Farm in court to keep full-time health care
But in September of last year, State Farm Insurance stopped paying for Gedda’s care - all because of changes to Michigan’s no-fault insurance law. But then, a surprising court decision changed everything.
But in September of last year, State Farm Insurance stopped paying for Gedda’s care - all because of changes to Michigan’s no-fault insurance law. But then, a surprising court decision changed everything.
How Beaumont is working to create a more equitable health care environment
April is National Minority Health Month. Beaumont is working this month and all the time to create a more equitable health care environment.
April is National Minority Health Month. Beaumont is working this month and all the time to create a more equitable health care environment.