'Good news': Potential BA.2 variant case increase would be less severe than other Covid surges, doctor says
Dr. Dennis Cunningham, the medical director of Infection Control and Prevention with the Henry Ford Health System, said he believes COVID-19 cases will increase due to the BA.2 variant, but he doesn't think it will be as severe as other surges.
Dr. Dennis Cunningham, the medical director of Infection Control and Prevention with the Henry Ford Health System, said he believes COVID-19 cases will increase due to the BA.2 variant, but he doesn't think it will be as severe as other surges.
Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.
What is alopecia? Chris Rock joke about Jada Pinkett Smith shines light on hair loss condition
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
The Oscars 2022 drama involving Will Smith slapping Chris Rock over a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance has shined a light on a condition called alopecia areata.
Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Drew Crew, a local non-profit, helping those who have suffered catastrophic injuries
Drew Clayborn turned his injury, which left him a quadriplegic, into a cause, helping others accident survivors. Today, he came back to visit the scene where it all happened, when his life was changed forever,
Drew Clayborn turned his injury, which left him a quadriplegic, into a cause, helping others accident survivors. Today, he came back to visit the scene where it all happened, when his life was changed forever,
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Conferences return to downtown Detroit - but with pandemic precautions
"We put together a medical professional task force team," Clark said. "We asked for all members to take the test 72 hours prior to arriving, they have to be fully vaccinated, and we even ask them to show proof of that as well."
"We put together a medical professional task force team," Clark said. "We asked for all members to take the test 72 hours prior to arriving, they have to be fully vaccinated, and we even ask them to show proof of that as well."
Brownstown woman celebrates 10 years and 160-pound weight loss
After a health scare with a stroke at only 49, Sheri Lindsay got serious about her health and has kept the weight off.
After a health scare with a stroke at only 49, Sheri Lindsay got serious about her health and has kept the weight off.
Expert reveals four weight loss rules to follow
Losing weight is not easy, keeping it off can be even harder. We know there's no magic solution but we do have four rules that are worth following.
Losing weight is not easy, keeping it off can be even harder. We know there's no magic solution but we do have four rules that are worth following.
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
‘When’s the lynching?': Man named leader in Whitmer kidnapping plot said after COVID restrictions struck down
After the Michigan Supreme Court struck down COVID-19 restrictions, Adam Fox, the alleged leader of the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, sent a group chat asking other members 'when's the lynching?'
After the Michigan Supreme Court struck down COVID-19 restrictions, Adam Fox, the alleged leader of the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, sent a group chat asking other members 'when's the lynching?'
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Climate change is worsening allergy season, scientists find
According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.
According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.
More than 3M bottles of Airborne gummies recalled over injury hazard
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
The gummies were sold at retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Costco.
Possible obesity treatment for women identified by researchers based on how bodies store fat
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
Researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after zeroing in on a gene that determines how their bodies use and store fat.
2 years after Clarkston woman with Covid delivers twins, her family grows with a daughter
Jennifer Laubach cradles her newborn baby girl - not even three weeks old - another pandemic birth for this family - but far different from the last time.
Jennifer Laubach cradles her newborn baby girl - not even three weeks old - another pandemic birth for this family - but far different from the last time.