Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Beaumont expands in-school clinics to more Metro Detroit schools with grant
The new clinic sites Beaumont will oversee will be at Grosse Point North, Woodhaven, and Westland John Glenn high schools.
The new clinic sites Beaumont will oversee will be at Grosse Point North, Woodhaven, and Westland John Glenn high schools.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Mask mandates could return as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are putting more of the country under guidelines issued by the CDC.
Mosquitoes apparently prefer biting people wearing these colors
When mosquitos seem to swarm you, look at your clothes. If you're wearing one of three colors, you're actually more likely to be bitten.
When mosquitos seem to swarm you, look at your clothes. If you're wearing one of three colors, you're actually more likely to be bitten.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
Ferndale Public Schools reinstates mask mandate as COVID-19 rates climb in Michigan
Most of Southeast Michigan is now in the category of high transmission after COVID-19 case rates rose in the state's most populated areas.
Most of Southeast Michigan is now in the category of high transmission after COVID-19 case rates rose in the state's most populated areas.
Ex-nurse RaDonda Vaught sentenced to probation in patient medication death
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
After CDC recommendations change, mask confusion returns
The CDC is once again recommending residents put a mask on to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The CDC is once again recommending residents put a mask on to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Researchers find cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.
SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC reports SIDS accounted for 37% of infant deaths in the United States in 2019.
CDC recommends Southeast Michigan counties mask up as Covid cases rise across state
COVID-19 transmission rates have risen across the most populace counties in Michigan recently.
COVID-19 transmission rates have risen across the most populace counties in Michigan recently.
Searches for vasectomies spike after Supreme Court draft leak of abortion ruling
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health
On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?
On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Michigan's Covid cases climbing but vaccinations keep deaths low
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are climbing again but the state's health leader is saying that vaccine is keeping deaths lower.
Michigan's COVID-19 cases are climbing again but the state's health leader is saying that vaccine is keeping deaths lower.
Gun-related deaths reach highest level in 25 years, CDC study found
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.