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.
Teens tune parents out due to changing brain activity, study finds
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Saturday, April 30 is DEA's drug take back day: here's what to know
The 22nd DEA drug take back day is set for Saturday, April 30. But not everything can go. Here's what you need to know.
The 22nd DEA drug take back day is set for Saturday, April 30. But not everything can go. Here's what you need to know.
What we know about long-term Covid and how to get help
There is still much we don't know about Covid, one of those being why it effects everyone so much differently and why some have effects for months. But there is some support available.
There is still much we don't know about Covid, one of those being why it effects everyone so much differently and why some have effects for months. But there is some support available.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
First U.S. case of bird flu human infection confirmed in Colorado
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys, but federal officials say they still see little threat to the general public.
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys, but federal officials say they still see little threat to the general public.
FDA moves to limit lead content in juices
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Emotional reunion for Beaumont therapy dog, mom who lost son to cancer
A Beaumont therapy dog helped a young boy in his fight against cancer - a fight he lost. This week, his mom got a chance to thank the therapy dog for helping her son.
A Beaumont therapy dog helped a young boy in his fight against cancer - a fight he lost. This week, his mom got a chance to thank the therapy dog for helping her son.
Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
Everything you need to know about the outbreak of sudden liver disease in children
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
Strange new trend of hepatitis cases showing up in kids, here are the warning signs
In the United States it has impacted 12 children in three different states - with a case in Illinois, the closest to Michigan.
In the United States it has impacted 12 children in three different states - with a case in Illinois, the closest to Michigan.
Covid hospitalizations rise in Michigan, but hospitals aren't overwhelmed by virus
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising again.
Michigan COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising again.
Henry Ford doctors reconstruct tongue with cancer patient's arm muscle
Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital used a woman's arm muscle to reconstruct her tongue after she needed surgery for tongue cancer.
Doctors at Henry Ford Hospital used a woman's arm muscle to reconstruct her tongue after she needed surgery for tongue cancer.



















