COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
More US adults taking melatonin for sleep, despite lack of long-term safety data, study says
More Americans taking melatonin supplements to fall asleep, a new study says. While melatonin is generally regarded as safe, data on long-term use and high-dose use is lacking.
More Americans taking melatonin supplements to fall asleep, a new study says. While melatonin is generally regarded as safe, data on long-term use and high-dose use is lacking.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.
Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.
Omicron variant raises concerns about long-term COVID-19
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
Beaumont doctor warns that tests aren't detecting new COVID-19 variants
The newest COVID-19 variant, a subset of omicron, isn't being detected by Covid tests, a Beaumont doctor said.
The newest COVID-19 variant, a subset of omicron, isn't being detected by Covid tests, a Beaumont doctor said.
Michigan secures 250,000 free COVID-19 tests - see if you're eligible to order one here
Homes in eligible ZIP codes in Michigan can order COVID-19 test kits from the Rockefeller Foundation.
Homes in eligible ZIP codes in Michigan can order COVID-19 test kits from the Rockefeller Foundation.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Detroit schools restarting in-person learning after month-long absence; 92% of students permitted to return
“We know we will still have positive cases. However, the use of weekly testing will allow early and asymptomatic detection and prevent the spread of the virus,” read a note sent to parents.
“We know we will still have positive cases. However, the use of weekly testing will allow early and asymptomatic detection and prevent the spread of the virus,” read a note sent to parents.
Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
First wild case of bird flu detected in US in 5 years
Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.
Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.
Racquet Up Detroit opens largest squash court center in Midwest
Non-profit Racquet Up cut the ribbon on its new 18,000-square-foot square facility.
Non-profit Racquet Up cut the ribbon on its new 18,000-square-foot square facility.
Individual infected with meningitis attended fraternity parties in Ann Arbor, East Lansing
The positive case has prompted health officials to distribute antibiotics in both cities, encouraging anyone who was exposed to get treatment.
The positive case has prompted health officials to distribute antibiotics in both cities, encouraging anyone who was exposed to get treatment.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
Chippewa Valley Schools parent group files lawsuit against mask mandate
"We are the decision-makers for our children and not allow the school district to do it," she said.
"We are the decision-makers for our children and not allow the school district to do it," she said.
Expert shares what we can do about pandemic's effect on youth suicide rates
Its a tough but necessary conversation. The pandemic's impact on the suicide risk is concerning, according to new data. But we also are learning what we can do better.
Its a tough but necessary conversation. The pandemic's impact on the suicide risk is concerning, according to new data. But we also are learning what we can do better.
Henry Ford doctor says low COVID-19 vaccine rates could lead to more variants
Doctors are warning people that low COVID-19 vaccine rates could lead to more virus variants.
Doctors are warning people that low COVID-19 vaccine rates could lead to more virus variants.
Doctor gives tips to safely administer at-home Covid tests
"There are some preservatives in the test kit, for example, sodium azide is one of them," said Dr. Asha Shajahan, Beaumont Grosse Pointe. "If ingested or put it in the eye somewhere it can be detrimental it’s a chemical that could be harmful."
"There are some preservatives in the test kit, for example, sodium azide is one of them," said Dr. Asha Shajahan, Beaumont Grosse Pointe. "If ingested or put it in the eye somewhere it can be detrimental it’s a chemical that could be harmful."
What is considered a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine?
With businesses no longer forced to require COVID-19 vaccines, some employees are claiming religious exemptions. But how is that ultimately determined?
With businesses no longer forced to require COVID-19 vaccines, some employees are claiming religious exemptions. But how is that ultimately determined?
Michigan AG Nessel launches investigation into high insulin prices
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to investigate drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. over what she said are excessive insulin prices.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is seeking to investigate drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. over what she said are excessive insulin prices.