Rabid skunk bites Oakland County resident
A skunk recently tested positive for rabies after biting an Oakland County resident, according to the county health division.
A skunk recently tested positive for rabies after biting an Oakland County resident, according to the county health division.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
Monroe County reports measles case; exposure sites and times
The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air. Anyone at the listed locations during the specific times should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days.
The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air. Anyone at the listed locations during the specific times should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days.
Colder temperatures raise heart risks, according to new study
New data shows colder temps are responsible for more deaths when it comes to heart attack and strokes as compared with warmer weather.
New data shows colder temps are responsible for more deaths when it comes to heart attack and strokes as compared with warmer weather.
What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Kidney disease may trigger rare, potentially fatal brain virus, study says
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.
Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.
Sleeping 11 minutes longer each night shows surprising health benefit, study finds
New research suggests that improving heart health may be less about drastic lifestyle changes and more about small, consistent daily habits.
New research suggests that improving heart health may be less about drastic lifestyle changes and more about small, consistent daily habits.
Tuberculosis cases rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'
Tuberculosis - nicknamed "white plague" from the pale appearance of those affected with the disease - has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned.
Tuberculosis - nicknamed "white plague" from the pale appearance of those affected with the disease - has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned.
NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
Thousands of Corewell Health patients affected by 2024 vendor data breach
Corewell Health announced their former health care consulting vendor experienced a data breach in 2024, affecting thousands of patients.
Corewell Health announced their former health care consulting vendor experienced a data breach in 2024, affecting thousands of patients.
The impact of measles in Southeast Michigan
Concerns grew after a measles outbreak was confirmed in Washtenaw County.
Concerns grew after a measles outbreak was confirmed in Washtenaw County.
Getting creative with salads with proteins make it a complete meal
Aim for up to three food groups in your salad to keep it fun and healthy - but watch the sugar in your dressing.
Aim for up to three food groups in your salad to keep it fun and healthy - but watch the sugar in your dressing.
How hitting snooze affects your sleep
Those of us who use the snooze button are actually interrupting our REM sleep.
Those of us who use the snooze button are actually interrupting our REM sleep.
Washtenaw County reports 7th measles case; exposure location
High-risk individuals exposed to this case have until Friday March 27 to seek preventative medication. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days.
High-risk individuals exposed to this case have until Friday March 27 to seek preventative medication. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days.
Exercise-boosted liver enzyme tied to Alzheimer’s protection, study finds
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Preventing pickleball injuries
Just because pickleball is low impact, doesn't mean you can't get injured.
Just because pickleball is low impact, doesn't mean you can't get injured.
These states rank as the most stressed places in America in 2026, data suggests
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.