Community rallies for beloved father of 5 battling heart disease
At just 48, David is in heart failure - and doctors say it's likely because a virus was attacking his heart, a result of what seemed like a mild case of Covid over the winter.
At just 48, David is in heart failure - and doctors say it's likely because a virus was attacking his heart, a result of what seemed like a mild case of Covid over the winter.
Possible hepatitis cases identified in two Michigan children
The unexplained children's surge in possible hepatitis cases have surfaced in Metro Detroit, according to the state's Health and Human Services.
The unexplained children's surge in possible hepatitis cases have surfaced in Metro Detroit, according to the state's Health and Human Services.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Surgeon says Detroit Medical Center and parent company are putting profits over patients
A Detroit surgeon says Detroit Medical Center and the for-profit company that runs the hospital is putting profits over patients and potentially putting lives at risk.
A Detroit surgeon says Detroit Medical Center and the for-profit company that runs the hospital is putting profits over patients and potentially putting lives at risk.
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Wayne County ranks dead last in both health outcomes and conditions among Michigan counties, study finds
But residents need only go north on Woodward or west on I-94 to find some of the healthiest places in the state. The new rankings show the impacts of health disparities.
But residents need only go north on Woodward or west on I-94 to find some of the healthiest places in the state. The new rankings show the impacts of health disparities.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
Pfizer hopes to submit COVID-19 vaccine data for youngest kids in weeks
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Michigan safe fish guidelines: How much fish you should eat in a month
Some fish have guidelines for how many servings should be eaten in a month. This is because these fish may contain elevated levels of chemicals.
Some fish have guidelines for how many servings should be eaten in a month. This is because these fish may contain elevated levels of chemicals.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
Plymouth-Canton Schools hold first Mental Health and Wellness fair on Saturday
“It's so important that we're connecting our families to resources around our community,” said Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Superintendent Monica Merritt.
“It's so important that we're connecting our families to resources around our community,” said Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Superintendent Monica Merritt.
Teens tune parents out due to changing brain activity, study finds
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Saturday, April 30 is DEA's drug take back day: here's what to know
The 22nd DEA drug take back day is set for Saturday, April 30. But not everything can go. Here's what you need to know.
The 22nd DEA drug take back day is set for Saturday, April 30. But not everything can go. Here's what you need to know.
What we know about long-term Covid and how to get help
There is still much we don't know about Covid, one of those being why it effects everyone so much differently and why some have effects for months. But there is some support available.
There is still much we don't know about Covid, one of those being why it effects everyone so much differently and why some have effects for months. But there is some support available.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
First U.S. case of bird flu human infection confirmed in Colorado
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys, but federal officials say they still see little threat to the general public.
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys, but federal officials say they still see little threat to the general public.
FDA moves to limit lead content in juices
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Emotional reunion for Beaumont therapy dog, mom who lost son to cancer
A Beaumont therapy dog helped a young boy in his fight against cancer - a fight he lost. This week, his mom got a chance to thank the therapy dog for helping her son.
A Beaumont therapy dog helped a young boy in his fight against cancer - a fight he lost. This week, his mom got a chance to thank the therapy dog for helping her son.