Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Climate change is worsening allergy season, scientists find
According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.
According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.
More than 3M bottles of Airborne gummies recalled over injury hazard
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
Possible obesity treatment for women identified by researchers based on how bodies store fat
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
2 years after Clarkston woman with Covid delivers twins, her family grows with a daughter
Jennifer Laubach cradles her newborn baby girl - not even three weeks old - another pandemic birth for this family - but far different from the last time.
Jennifer Laubach cradles her newborn baby girl - not even three weeks old - another pandemic birth for this family - but far different from the last time.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Detroit Archbishop Vigneron announces he has tested positive for Covid-19
Vigneron says he's fully vaccinated and boosted and said his symptoms appear to be mild, right now.
Vigneron says he's fully vaccinated and boosted and said his symptoms appear to be mild, right now.
21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’
The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.
The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.
March Madness: Tips for staying healthy while you watch NCAA games
Planning to spend a lot on the time watching March Madness games? Make sure you remember to focus on your health.
Planning to spend a lot on the time watching March Madness games? Make sure you remember to focus on your health.
How to stay healthy while watching March Madness basketball
If you're going to be watching March Madness games, make sure you're remembering to move and keep healthy habits.
If you're going to be watching March Madness games, make sure you're remembering to move and keep healthy habits.
How long will it take to regain the hour of morning daylight lost to daylight saving time?
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
You might have been greeted by darkness when your alarm clock rang early Monday morning, even if you woke up to the sun already shining in your window on Friday.
Michigan cuts quarantine, isolation time as COVID-19 cases improve
MDHHS and LARA have updated their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines with variations for high-risk settings, vaccination status, and masking.
MDHHS and LARA have updated their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines with variations for high-risk settings, vaccination status, and masking.
Daylight Saving Time: Tips for preparing your body to spring forward this weekend
Making simple changes now can help prepare your body to spring forward when Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday.
Making simple changes now can help prepare your body to spring forward when Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday.
Detroit parents more hesitant of COVID-19 vaccine than non-parents
Researchers say understanding the link between parents and their kids is key to understanding the hesitancy of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Researchers say understanding the link between parents and their kids is key to understanding the hesitancy of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
University of Michigan to drop mask mandate on March 14
The University of Michigan said masks at its three campuses are no longer required in most locations for everyone, regardless of Covid vaccination status, starting next week.
The University of Michigan said masks at its three campuses are no longer required in most locations for everyone, regardless of Covid vaccination status, starting next week.
Which states have lifted mask mandates
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.
With the omicron variant of COVID-19 waning and Americans eager to move beyond the virus, government and business leaders have been out ahead of the CDC in ending virus measures.
The first plant-based Covid vaccine approved in Canada
The decision was based on a study of 24,000 adults that found the vaccine was 71 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 — although that was before the omicron variant emerged. Side effects were mild, including fever and fatigue.
The decision was based on a study of 24,000 adults that found the vaccine was 71 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 — although that was before the omicron variant emerged. Side effects were mild, including fever and fatigue.