Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
Everything you need to know about the outbreak of sudden liver disease in children
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
Strange new trend of hepatitis cases showing up in kids, here are the warning signs
In the United States it has impacted 12 children in three different states - with a case in Illinois, the closest to Michigan.
In the United States it has impacted 12 children in three different states - with a case in Illinois, the closest to Michigan.
Covid hospitalizations rise in Michigan, but hospitals aren't overwhelmed by virus
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising again.
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising again.
Henry Ford doctors reconstruct tongue with cancer patient's arm muscle
Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital used a woman's arm muscle to reconstruct her tongue after she needed surgery for tongue cancer.
Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital used a woman's arm muscle to reconstruct her tongue after she needed surgery for tongue cancer.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.
Paxlovid: Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms
Child’s death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
Magic mushrooms: Scientist says fungi could revolutionize climate change fight
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Spring events could bring rise in Covid cases, say health officials
Health officials are warning of spring events like proms, graduations and Memorial Day events that could lead to a rise in Covid cases.
Health officials are warning of spring events like proms, graduations and Memorial Day events that could lead to a rise in Covid cases.
COVID-19 cases in Michigan expected to rise in May in latest forecast for infections
As school dances and graduation come onto the horizon, gathering events are expected to push COVID-19 cases up in Michigan. However, the health department does have good news about what it sees in the near-future for the pandemic.
As school dances and graduation come onto the horizon, gathering events are expected to push COVID-19 cases up in Michigan. However, the health department does have good news about what it sees in the near-future for the pandemic.
Outbreak of drug-resistant germ at Detroit hospital prompts pause in new patient admissions
Seven patients at Select Specialty Hospital in northwest Detroit have been confirmed to have Candida auris, which is known to be resistant to common fungal medicines.
Seven patients at Select Specialty Hospital in northwest Detroit have been confirmed to have Candida auris, which is known to be resistant to common fungal medicines.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Feelings of cautionary relief among Detroit Metro Airport travelers following lifting of CDC mask order
“I’ve been going up and down this coast, south Florida to New York for about 35 years… my company announced at this moment if you choose to you may remove your mask,” a staff member aboard a JetBlue Airway flight Monday.
“I’ve been going up and down this coast, south Florida to New York for about 35 years… my company announced at this moment if you choose to you may remove your mask,” a staff member aboard a JetBlue Airway flight Monday.
Most air travelers relieved at mask mandate on planes being struck down
"I think it's great," said Cindie. "I think it's gone on way too long - it's beyond excessive."
"I think it's great," said Cindie. "I think it's gone on way too long - it's beyond excessive."