Medical student dies during 102-mile bike ride for cancer research
Mason Fisher, 27, suffered a medical event at the 100-mile mark.
State health officials work to contain monkeypox amid public health emergency
"We need resources including contact tracing, therapeutics and of course, the vaccine - which is in high demand right now," she said. "We currently in the state have just over 7,600 doses of the vaccine."
Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.
Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency
As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.
Where to get a monkeypox vaccine in Detroit
While case numbers remain low in Michigan, they've doubled in the past week. On Thursday, the U.S. declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
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.
Huron River chemical spill: EGLE says test results show no hexavalent chromium in water
Test results from the Huron River showed no hexavalent chromium in the water after a chemical spill was reported. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has expanded testing, and a "do not contact" recommendation is still in effect.
Metroparks along Huron River closed after chemical leak from Wixom factory
The same chemical found in the green ooze spotted flowing onto a Madison Heights highway has also leaked into the popular waterway.
Huron River chemical spill: What is hexavalent chromium?
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy was alerted Monday that a Wixom company released hexavalent chromium into the sewer system, prompting a warning not to touch Huron River water.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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.
CDC moves Southeast Michigan counties back to high risk for COVID transmission
Southeast Michigan counties have been moved to high risk of COVID-19, according to the CDC. But Oakland County says don't expect a mask mandate for school districts this year.
3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite
The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.
USDA proposes new rules on salmonella for food processors — or risk shutdowns
The CDC says approximately one in every 25 packages of chicken sold at grocery stores contains salmonella bacteria.
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.
Covid precautions to take if you don't qualify for current booster shot yet
"Many people are still not eligible for this second booster due to their age or their health conditions," said Dr. Asha Shajahan. "But we know omicron is still out there. People are still getting Covid, I’m seeing plenty of patients here in the office that are coming in here with Covid."
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Michigan's new Kids Count has good news for child poverty levels, graduation rates
The temporary Covid-era policies put in place to help struggling families during the pandemic benefitted almost 2 million kids in Michigan. Officials would like to see them made permanent.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.