Child’s death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
Magic mushrooms: Scientist says fungi could revolutionize climate change fight
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Spring events could bring rise in Covid cases, say health officials
Health officials are warning of spring events like proms, graduations and Memorial Day events that could lead to a rise in Covid cases.
Health officials are warning of spring events like proms, graduations and Memorial Day events that could lead to a rise in Covid cases.
COVID-19 cases in Michigan expected to rise in May in latest forecast for infections
As school dances and graduation come onto the horizon, gathering events are expected to push COVID-19 cases up in Michigan. However, the health department does have good news about what it sees in the near-future for the pandemic.
As school dances and graduation come onto the horizon, gathering events are expected to push COVID-19 cases up in Michigan. However, the health department does have good news about what it sees in the near-future for the pandemic.
Outbreak of drug-resistant germ at Detroit hospital prompts pause in new patient admissions
Seven patients at Select Specialty Hospital in northwest Detroit have been confirmed to have Candida auris, which is known to be resistant to common fungal medicines.
Seven patients at Select Specialty Hospital in northwest Detroit have been confirmed to have Candida auris, which is known to be resistant to common fungal medicines.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 booster for latest variant this fall
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Moderna hopes to offer updated COVID-19 boosters in the fall that combine the original vaccine with protection against the latest variant.
Feelings of cautionary relief among Detroit Metro Airport travelers following lifting of CDC mask order
“I’ve been going up and down this coast, south Florida to New York for about 35 years… my company announced at this moment if you choose to you may remove your mask,” a staff member aboard a JetBlue Airway flight Monday.
“I’ve been going up and down this coast, south Florida to New York for about 35 years… my company announced at this moment if you choose to you may remove your mask,” a staff member aboard a JetBlue Airway flight Monday.
Most air travelers relieved at mask mandate on planes being struck down
"I think it's great," said Cindie. "I think it's gone on way too long - it's beyond excessive."
"I think it's great," said Cindie. "I think it's gone on way too long - it's beyond excessive."
White House: Federal transportation mask mandate 'not in effect at this time'
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
The TSA said it will no longer enforce mask-wearing on public transportation after a federal judge in Florida voided the mandate.
Michigan COVID-19 cases tick back up as experts wary of state's pandemic progress
It's during periods of low cases and hospitalizations that experts say precautions should be taken seriously ahead of an uncertain next surge.
It's during periods of low cases and hospitalizations that experts say precautions should be taken seriously ahead of an uncertain next surge.
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.
Increases in flu-like illnesses and hospitalizations are happening in Michigan, which is not typical for this time of year.
100 people with rare cancers who attended same NJ high school demand answers
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
By April 11, Al Lupiano had heard from more than 100 former Colonia High School attendees who had been diagnosed with rare cancers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.