These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Whitmer to call on Democrats to codify Obamacare into state law
Armed with full control of the legislature, the Democratic governor hopes majorities in both chambers will help her protect key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Armed with full control of the legislature, the Democratic governor hopes majorities in both chambers will help her protect key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Wagovy, Ozempic patients could face higher risk of complications under anesthesia
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can slow digestion so much that it puts patients at increased risk for pulmonary aspiration when they're under anesthesia.
Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.
Opill, first over-the-counter birth control pill, approved by FDA
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Perrigo’s once-a-day Opill will be sold without a prescription and with no age restrictions on sales.
Corewell doctors give 4-year-old refugee with genetic disorder a shot at a normal life
A family came to Southeast Michigan from Syria in search of a better life, but they ran into a roadblock when their 4-year-old had a medical emergency.
A family came to Southeast Michigan from Syria in search of a better life, but they ran into a roadblock when their 4-year-old had a medical emergency.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
Cancer drug shortage impacts hospitals around country
Hospitals around the country, including here in Michigan, are being impacted by a shortage of a drug that treats several cancers.
Hospitals around the country, including here in Michigan, are being impacted by a shortage of a drug that treats several cancers.
Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Michigan law protects underage drinkers who seek medical care - what to know this prom, graduation season
Though drinking under 21, minors who seek voluntary medical care while drinking underage will not face charges in Michigan, thanks to medical amnesty laws.
Though drinking under 21, minors who seek voluntary medical care while drinking underage will not face charges in Michigan, thanks to medical amnesty laws.
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day: Doctors help woman give birth through IVF after devastating diagnosis
Melissa Bradley was only 28 when she learned she had ovarian cancer, a diagnosis that nearly jeopardized her chances of becoming a mother. However, the doctors at Corewell were able to help her have a successful IVF transfer, and now she is a mother of two with another on the way.
Melissa Bradley was only 28 when she learned she had ovarian cancer, a diagnosis that nearly jeopardized her chances of becoming a mother. However, the doctors at Corewell were able to help her have a successful IVF transfer, and now she is a mother of two with another on the way.
'Nurse T' introduces youngsters to healthcare profession with workshop for kids
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the need for registered nurses will grow by 12 percent over the next six years with a shortage of 200,000 nurses by 2025.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the need for registered nurses will grow by 12 percent over the next six years with a shortage of 200,000 nurses by 2025.
Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.
FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.
National Infertility Awareness Week focuses on ending stigmas, providing support
It's National Infertility Awareness Week -- a time to help shed the stigma and offer resources for support.
It's National Infertility Awareness Week -- a time to help shed the stigma and offer resources for support.
Metro Detroit teen starts foundation to provide rides to sickle cell clinic for children
MiCaringHeart makes sure young sickle cell patients get to their appointments at Children's Hospital.
MiCaringHeart makes sure young sickle cell patients get to their appointments at Children's Hospital.
Ukrainian soldier travels to Metro Detroit for prosthetic arm after losing limb on battlefield
Andriy Mazuryk was evacuating wounded soldiers last May during the war with Russia when he was injured. Now, he is learning how to use his new prosthetic arm, thanks to Hanger Clinic in Livonia.
Andriy Mazuryk was evacuating wounded soldiers last May during the war with Russia when he was injured. Now, he is learning how to use his new prosthetic arm, thanks to Hanger Clinic in Livonia.