Michigan task force on racial disparities releases final report, cites steps for more progress
A study found the steps taken by the task force made "significant" progress in reducing disparities among minority groups. It also cites ways to build on the progress.
A study found the steps taken by the task force made "significant" progress in reducing disparities among minority groups. It also cites ways to build on the progress.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
Sinus cancer survivor shares how she learned of the rare illness - and how she beat it
"I was upset, scared of course you hear cancer you think it is the end of the world," she said. "I constantly had a ringing in my ear, all day - all night. (I had) a lot of problems, but I never expected to hear 'sinus cancer.'"
"I was upset, scared of course you hear cancer you think it is the end of the world," she said. "I constantly had a ringing in my ear, all day - all night. (I had) a lot of problems, but I never expected to hear 'sinus cancer.'"
Detroiters for and against masks, say Florida Gov. DeSantis' 'Covid theater' comments went too far
"I think it’s really disrespectful to people that have been working so hard to stay safe and wear masks make masks and try to pull together to get through this," she said.
"I think it’s really disrespectful to people that have been working so hard to stay safe and wear masks make masks and try to pull together to get through this," she said.
New prescription eye drops remove need for reader glasses
When you reach a certain age, many people can't leave home without readers. but now there's a new prescription eye drop that promises to enable your aging eyes to read without glasses - could that work? We put the drops to test with FOX 2's Jay Towers
When you reach a certain age, many people can't leave home without readers. but now there's a new prescription eye drop that promises to enable your aging eyes to read without glasses - could that work? We put the drops to test with FOX 2's Jay Towers
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Rochester schools settles case with mom who said district got her fired for Covid complaints
A woman who says she lost her job for criticizing COVID-19 policies in Rochester Community Schools has reached a deal with the district.
A woman who says she lost her job for criticizing COVID-19 policies in Rochester Community Schools has reached a deal with the district.
Beaumonth Health's nursing director fights misinformation on COVID
Over the course of the past two years, Imana 'Mo' Minard has been having a positive impact on the Black community by working to erase healthcare inequalities and the mistrust some have on the medical system.
Over the course of the past two years, Imana 'Mo' Minard has been having a positive impact on the Black community by working to erase healthcare inequalities and the mistrust some have on the medical system.
Michigan to drop mask requirement for most state employees on Thursday
Employees of the state of Michigan are no longer required to wear a mask while on the job as the state updates its COVID-19 policies in alignment with the CDC's latest guidance.
Employees of the state of Michigan are no longer required to wear a mask while on the job as the state updates its COVID-19 policies in alignment with the CDC's latest guidance.
Masks no longer required on school buses as Covid data improves
For the first time in more than a year, students are able to board school buses without wearing masks as the CDC has relaxed some of its requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
For the first time in more than a year, students are able to board school buses without wearing masks as the CDC has relaxed some of its requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Oakland and Washtenaw County school mask orders lift Feb. 28
The two counties announced the decision weeks ago, but wanted to give districts time to prepare for the change in policy. The CDC also dropped its mask recommendations for most of America last week.
The two counties announced the decision weeks ago, but wanted to give districts time to prepare for the change in policy. The CDC also dropped its mask recommendations for most of America last week.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Detroit Zoo temporarily moving its birds due to avian flu concerns
The Detroit Zoo says it will move its flamingos, ostrich, cassowary, sandhill cranes, birds housed in the Matilda R. Watson Free-Flight Aviary, and peafowl who roam the zoo indoors.
The Detroit Zoo says it will move its flamingos, ostrich, cassowary, sandhill cranes, birds housed in the Matilda R. Watson Free-Flight Aviary, and peafowl who roam the zoo indoors.
West Michigan bird flock quarantined after potentially deadly avian flu found
The bird flu cases are the first reported in Michigan. The virus strain threatens the country's poultry industry
The bird flu cases are the first reported in Michigan. The virus strain threatens the country's poultry industry
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Judge tosses remainder of lawsuit challenging MSU's COVID-19 vaccine requirement
A ruling said employees who sued failed to establish that it was irrational for the school not to provide an exception for people with natural immunity from an infection.
A ruling said employees who sued failed to establish that it was irrational for the school not to provide an exception for people with natural immunity from an infection.
Doctor talks Covid's impact on heart health
"(It) increases the potential for having a heart attack or for having what we call myocarditis or inflammation of the heart," said Dr. Samer Kazziha.
"(It) increases the potential for having a heart attack or for having what we call myocarditis or inflammation of the heart," said Dr. Samer Kazziha.