COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule

The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.

Jury finds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis

The counties blamed pharmacies operated by CVS, Walgreens and Walmart for not stopping the flood of pills that caused hundreds of overdose deaths and cost each of the two counties about $1 billion, their attorney said.

More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.

Michigan reports 17,003 cases of COVID-19 (daily average of 8,502) and 280 deaths since Monday

On Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, Michigan reported 17,003 cases of COVID-19 and 280 deaths since Monday, 143 of which were from vital records review. That's an average of 8,502 cases per day.

More Michigan schools take Thanksgiving week off as COVID, other illnesses climb

More Michigan schools are shutting down for the entire week of Thanksgiving, giving staff and families an opportunity to recover from illness, including COVID-19.

FDA approves COVID-19 booster shots for all adults

Pfizer and Moderna announced Friday the Food and Drug Administration's decision after at least 10 states already had started offering boosters to all adults.

Detroit schools to invest $34M to mental health support for students, staff and families

The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.

COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval

The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Michigan issues face mask advisory regardless of vaccinations as COVID-19 surges

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for all indoor gatherings, regardless of vaccination status as COVID-19 cases climb.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist receiving COVID-19 booster shot in Detroit Friday

With Michigan's infection rate being the highest in the country, health officials are increasingly concerned about the waning immunity from COVID-19 vaccines. That's why they're emphasizing the importance of booster shots.

Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year

More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.

What you need to know about type 2 diabetes

Losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising are all steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing type two diabetes.

The link between weight and type 2 diabetes
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Your risk for type two diabetes can be managed. Recognizing the link between weight and the disease is important as we head into the holiday season.

Detroit's top health officer has advice for gathering safely for the holidays

“Our hospitalizations have increased. our percent positivity has increased from 4.5 to 7.5 percent. these are alarming rates," said Denise Fair Razo. "What we do know, is that we have a vaccine. We didn’t have a vaccine last year.”