Michigan reports first flu-related child death of the season

Increases in flu-like illnesses and hospitalizations are happening in Michigan, which is not typical for this time of year.

Vocal cord dysfunction can be misdiagnosed as asthma - here's what to know

When Megan Eckhoff decided to attend grad school in Florida to become a physician assistant she faced some challenges - but it had nothing to do with academics.

States scale back food stamp benefits as inflation pushes prices higher

Food banks are facing an increase in people needing their assistance as states are scaling back emergency food stamp benefits while inflation soars.

Kindergartner brings Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at Livonia school

A kindergartner brought Jose Cuervo margaritas to snack time at a Livonia school and handed out drinks to her classmates. Now the parents of two other kindergartners are outraged.

1st COVID-19 breath test given emergency use authorization by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for what it says is the first device that can detect COVID-19 in breath samples.

Former TV 2 reporter Kathy Walsh loses battle with Huntington's Disease at 63

Kathy Walsh - a reporter at TV 2 in the 1990s had a reputation for her fearless tenacity. It was just the kind of fighting spirit she would need years later as she battled Huntington's Disease.

Patrick Lyoya shooting video creates range of emotions -- tips for how to cope

Therapist Aisha Cunningham said it's healthy to process the police shooting of Patrick Lyoya, and suggests finding something that brings you peace.

Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says

The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.

COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11

Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.

Wastewater samples the key to detecting Covid hotspots

"Asymptomatic patients get the virus but are not being tested so all this missing information can be captured by wastewater testing," said Professor Chanwu Xi, environmental health sciences at the School of Public Health.

Detroit's Farmacy Foods subscription meal service promises health benefits, big flavor

"Five dollars to $13 and we offer a discount to low-income residents, college students educations, seniors citizens and veterans," Osei added. "We just want to make it convenient."

Michigan chief justice tests positive for COVID-19

Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack said she was experiencing cold-like symptoms from the virus.

Doctor raises money for patient who suffered stroke and 19-year-old son to get permanent housing

A mother and her 19-year-old son have been working three jobs between them, but were still struggling to get by. Then, this Monday, another obstacle came their way when the 58-year-old mom suffered a stroke on the job.