How extreme heat can impact mental health
Extreme heat can take a toll on your mental health, even if you don't have mental health issues.
Extreme heat can take a toll on your mental health, even if you don't have mental health issues.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
President Biden believed to have dominant strain of Covid, fully vaccinated and boosted
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday but, so far, his symptoms are minor and the White House says he is fully vaccinated and boosted.
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday but, so far, his symptoms are minor and the White House says he is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Oakland County launching monkeypox taskforce
Michigan has confirmed 19 cases of monkeypox since the outbreak of infections began.
Michigan has confirmed 19 cases of monkeypox since the outbreak of infections began.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Monkeypox cases in Michigan grow to 13, CDC says
The virus spreads through direct contact with infectious rashes and scabs, as well as bodily fluids.
The virus spreads through direct contact with infectious rashes and scabs, as well as bodily fluids.
Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
CDC detects traces of weed killer linked to cancer in majority of US urine samples
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.
Monkeypox outbreak: US regulators greenlight additional vaccine shipments
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
Covid strain Ba.5 has health officials watching state numbers closely
"It shows that Michigan is in a plateau," she said. "Which means the rate have stopped declining and they’re sort of hovering in this area."
"It shows that Michigan is in a plateau," she said. "Which means the rate have stopped declining and they’re sort of hovering in this area."
988 -- Three-digit Suicide Lifeline starts working in US this weekend
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Another Covid strain brings reason for precautions as case numbers rise
The BA.5 sub-variant is new but the Covid symptoms remain the same.
The BA.5 sub-variant is new but the Covid symptoms remain the same.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Abortion rights group seeking to codify practice in Michigan says it's cleared signature requirement
The group petitioning to have abortion rights on the 2022 Midterm ballot says it has submitted 753,759 signatures - the most ever for a Michigan ballot initiative.
The group petitioning to have abortion rights on the 2022 Midterm ballot says it has submitted 753,759 signatures - the most ever for a Michigan ballot initiative.
2nd case of monkeypox confirmed in Detroit
Michigan is one of 34 states with known cases of the virus, which is believed to be from the same family as smallpox, but with milder symptoms.
Michigan is one of 34 states with known cases of the virus, which is believed to be from the same family as smallpox, but with milder symptoms.