New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
What is heat exhaustion and who is most at risk?
After musician Carlos Santana collapsed during his show at Pine Knob, it was later revealed he was dehydrated. Now, in the hottest time of the year, it's more important than ever to stay hydrated.
After musician Carlos Santana collapsed during his show at Pine Knob, it was later revealed he was dehydrated. Now, in the hottest time of the year, it's more important than ever to stay hydrated.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Metro Detroit beach on Lake St. Clair under contamination advisory for bacteria levels
The Lake St. Clair beach has frequently seen high levels of bacteria over the past 30 days and may be unsafe to touch.
The Lake St. Clair beach has frequently seen high levels of bacteria over the past 30 days and may be unsafe to touch.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
Parasitic worms found across US parks put kids, pet owners at risk
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that said clinics could continue abortions
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
Shifting abortion laws since Roe v. Wade decision causes confusion for providers, patients
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Doctor explains monkeypox and risk of catching it after case likely found in state
"This is not another Covid," said Dr. Sims. "This is different it doesn’t spread the same way not nearly as contagious it really spreads by contact with the lesions that you can get."
"This is not another Covid," said Dr. Sims. "This is different it doesn’t spread the same way not nearly as contagious it really spreads by contact with the lesions that you can get."
Avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, and streams this summer
Foam on Michigan bodies of water could contain PFAS, which may cause health issues, especially for children.
Foam on Michigan bodies of water could contain PFAS, which may cause health issues, especially for children.
Good sleep 'essential' for cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
1st probable monkeypox case identified in Michigan found in Oakland County
The individual is currently isolating and does not pose a risk to the public. MDHHS is working with local health departments to notify any close contacts.
The individual is currently isolating and does not pose a risk to the public. MDHHS is working with local health departments to notify any close contacts.
Here's who should get vaccines for monkeypox
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
West Coast states promise access to abortion, contraceptives
Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives.
Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives.
'A caregiving issue': Doctors say women will have limited care if abortion bans follow Roe v. Wade ruling
Doctors worry about the limited care options women will have if an abortion ban is enacted in Michigan. They also worry some people may turn to unsafe methods without access to safe, legal abortions.
Doctors worry about the limited care options women will have if an abortion ban is enacted in Michigan. They also worry some people may turn to unsafe methods without access to safe, legal abortions.
Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
Lee Thomas reflects on World Vitiligo Day, narrates short film Shed Some Light
June 25 is World Vitiligo Day and on this day annually, I always have to reflect. I have been dealing with vitiligo for almost 3 decades now. And my skin has gone from beautiful brown to a pale white. It has forced me to answer questions about my identity and how I chose to deal with people. And man, the lessons I have learned defined me in a way I never expected. My story has traveled the globe and you never know who will get inspiration for your journey.
June 25 is World Vitiligo Day and on this day annually, I always have to reflect. I have been dealing with vitiligo for almost 3 decades now. And my skin has gone from beautiful brown to a pale white. It has forced me to answer questions about my identity and how I chose to deal with people. And man, the lessons I have learned defined me in a way I never expected. My story has traveled the globe and you never know who will get inspiration for your journey.