COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Henry Ford Health can target and treat prostate cancer through robotic technology
A man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December was treated and sent home the same day in a process that he said was easier than getting his teeth cleaned.
A man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December was treated and sent home the same day in a process that he said was easier than getting his teeth cleaned.
What the law says about breastfeeding at work
Here's what the law says about companies providing a room for new mothers to breastfeed or express milk - and why it's required.
Here's what the law says about companies providing a room for new mothers to breastfeed or express milk - and why it's required.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Looking back at the life of Jeff Gordon, who succumbed after a battle with ALS
A husband, father, and former marine died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS this year. As doctors continue to fight for a solution to illness, family remember one of their own who died. More information can be found https://livelikelou.org/
A husband, father, and former marine died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS this year. As doctors continue to fight for a solution to illness, family remember one of their own who died. More information can be found https://livelikelou.org/
Does 'hair of the dog' actually work after drinking alcohol? What experts say about the hangover 'cure'
The medieval saying 'the hair of the dog that bit you' has been used as a rumored hangover cure, but here's why you shouldn’t fight alcohol with alcohol
The medieval saying 'the hair of the dog that bit you' has been used as a rumored hangover cure, but here's why you shouldn’t fight alcohol with alcohol
More US women are giving birth in their late 30s, early 40s, data shows
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
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.