FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.

FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.

Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission

Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission

Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.

Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.

Pete Buttigieg, 14 others test positive for Covid after Mackinac Policy Conference

Pete Buttigieg, 14 others test positive for Covid after Mackinac Policy Conference

Of the 1,347 people that attended the Mackinac Policy Conference, only 14 chose to submit a negative test. The rest provided proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Of the 1,347 people that attended the Mackinac Policy Conference, only 14 chose to submit a negative test. The rest provided proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

Half of all 2022 Great Lakes drownings have been in Lake Michigan

Half of all 2022 Great Lakes drownings have been in Lake Michigan

Across the Great Lakes, there have already been 32 people who drowned in the waters. At least half of them came in Lake Michigan.

Across the Great Lakes, there have already been 32 people who drowned in the waters. At least half of them came in Lake Michigan.

White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21

White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21

The Food and Drug Administration's outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger children.

The Food and Drug Administration's outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger children.

New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say

New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say

A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.

A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.

Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates

Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates

The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.

The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.

Doctors eye Covid trends including 2 strains from South Africa we need to watch for

Doctors eye Covid trends including 2 strains from South Africa we need to watch for

“Right now the main killers are still the variants we have right here in the US, but internationally there are a couple variants that are more concerning," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski.

“Right now the main killers are still the variants we have right here in the US, but internationally there are a couple variants that are more concerning," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski.

Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests

Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests

Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.

Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.

Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes

Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes

Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.

Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.

Dearborn Heights flutist overcomes lung and brain cancer, shares message of hope

Dearborn Heights flutist overcomes lung and brain cancer, shares message of hope

A Deaborn Heights woman battled lung and brain cancer with the help of the Henry Ford Health System. Now, she is back to playing the flute after the devastating diagnosis.

A Deaborn Heights woman battled lung and brain cancer with the help of the Henry Ford Health System. Now, she is back to playing the flute after the devastating diagnosis.

9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says

9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says

Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.

Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.

Michigan Catholic school has lawsuit against state mask order dismissed

Michigan Catholic school has lawsuit against state mask order dismissed

Resurrection School in Lansing and some parents sued in 2020, saying a state mask order violated the free exercise of religion, among other objections.

Resurrection School in Lansing and some parents sued in 2020, saying a state mask order violated the free exercise of religion, among other objections.

How to answer your child's Texas school shooting questions - a therapist explains

How to answer your child's Texas school shooting questions - a therapist explains

"The younger your child, obviously the simpler you're going to keep it - so maybe for a child who has not heard anything about this, you don't want to bring it up to them - you don't need to, and as they get older they can take on more information," she said.

"The younger your child, obviously the simpler you're going to keep it - so maybe for a child who has not heard anything about this, you don't want to bring it up to them - you don't need to, and as they get older they can take on more information," she said.