Whitmer signs bill to repeal Michigan's ‘tampon tax’
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the first of two bipartisan bills to repeal the tampon tax in Michigan.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the first of two bipartisan bills to repeal the tampon tax in Michigan.
10 dietary tips to reduce heart disease and stroke risk, according to new research
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined 10 key features of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
What is the difference between the COVID-19 vaccines for kids and adults?
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 90% effective at preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19 in kids.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 90% effective at preventing symptomatic cases of COVID-19 in kids.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Can kids experience side effects from getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
For those that have gotten the vaccine, their arm can get sore and some redness can appear at the injection site. A headache and fever may follow. Is it the same for kids?
For those that have gotten the vaccine, their arm can get sore and some redness can appear at the injection site. A headache and fever may follow. Is it the same for kids?
Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
New chief medical exec says vaccinating 5 to 11 year-olds key to limiting school outbreaks
"Since the start of the pandemic, about 1.9 million children in that age group, 5 to 11, have been infected," Dr. Bagdasarian said. "And that accounts for about 9 percent of all US cases. "More than 8,300 of them have been hospitalized and 94 have died nationally."
"Since the start of the pandemic, about 1.9 million children in that age group, 5 to 11, have been infected," Dr. Bagdasarian said. "And that accounts for about 9 percent of all US cases. "More than 8,300 of them have been hospitalized and 94 have died nationally."
‘Vax’ earns 2021 word of the year from Oxford English Dictionary
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.
How to handle all that extra candy
You've probably got a stash of candy and maybe you're trying to figure out how to limit the daily intake for you or the kids.
You've probably got a stash of candy and maybe you're trying to figure out how to limit the daily intake for you or the kids.
Southfield schools add 1 remote learning day a week
Fridays will be virtual learning days for students in the Southfield Public School District.
Fridays will be virtual learning days for students in the Southfield Public School District.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 to be ‘fully up and running’ next week, White House says
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
Healthcare open enrollment starts Nov. 1 -- What to know
Open enrollment is now available for 2022 Healthcare.gov plans.
Open enrollment is now available for 2022 Healthcare.gov plans.
White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
12 states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids 5-11? Here's what the evidence shows
Pfizer’s vaccine has been authorized by U.S. regulators for younger children, and millions of teens have already safely received the shot.
Pfizer’s vaccine has been authorized by U.S. regulators for younger children, and millions of teens have already safely received the shot.
Supreme Court rejects appeal to stop Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in Maine to block a vaccine mandate that went into effect Friday.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
Family of 5-year-old battling rare type of cancer hopes you can 'Be The Match'
MDS is a rare type of cancer that affects Ryder's blood cells and bone marrow. Right now, Ryder receives platelet transfusions - but will eventually need chemo and a bone marrow transplant.
MDS is a rare type of cancer that affects Ryder's blood cells and bone marrow. Right now, Ryder receives platelet transfusions - but will eventually need chemo and a bone marrow transplant.
Brighton man battling Tourette syndrome raises money for brain surgery treatment
"He can tell you, he pulled all his teeth out when he was a teenager, it was a compulsion," said his mother, Patricia Cagnoli. "Imagine how powerful the brain has to be, for you not to be able to stop something that is hurting you."
"He can tell you, he pulled all his teeth out when he was a teenager, it was a compulsion," said his mother, Patricia Cagnoli. "Imagine how powerful the brain has to be, for you not to be able to stop something that is hurting you."