State drops masking indoors recommendation, but expert says it may be too soon
Michigan is dropping its masking recommendation indoors including schools, but the message isn’t that simple. The state's health department still encourages masks if you’re in a high-risk area.
Michigan is dropping its masking recommendation indoors including schools, but the message isn’t that simple. The state's health department still encourages masks if you’re in a high-risk area.
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.
Michigan ends mask recommendation for indoor public settings, including schools
Response, recovery, readiness - those are the three stages that the Michigan health department will use to designate different phases of the pandemic as the spread of COVID-19 diminishes from an unprecedented public health crisis into a facet of daily life.
Response, recovery, readiness - those are the three stages that the Michigan health department will use to designate different phases of the pandemic as the spread of COVID-19 diminishes from an unprecedented public health crisis into a facet of daily life.
Detroit handing out free KN-95 face masks at eight locations this week
KN-95 masks are considered some of the most effective face coverings at protecting the wearer from COVID-19.
KN-95 masks are considered some of the most effective face coverings at protecting the wearer from COVID-19.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
How long to Covid-19 vaccine boosters last? CDC study finds booster effectiveness drops with time
A study from the CDC shows how long it takes for COVID-19 vaccine booster effectiveness to wane.
A study from the CDC shows how long it takes for COVID-19 vaccine booster effectiveness to wane.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
MotorCity Casino lifts mask requirement for guests vaccinated against COVID-19
According to the Detroit casino's website, beginning at 8 a.m. on Feb. 17, anyone who has completed their full series of vaccine shots will no longer need to where face coverings.
According to the Detroit casino's website, beginning at 8 a.m. on Feb. 17, anyone who has completed their full series of vaccine shots will no longer need to where face coverings.
Ann Arbor schools plan to keep mask mandate - despite Washtenaw County lifting it
"I know no one asked for the situation, nobody is happy about it, nobody likes it," Lucas said. "But we can’t return to a normal that isn’t here anymore."
"I know no one asked for the situation, nobody is happy about it, nobody likes it," Lucas said. "But we can’t return to a normal that isn’t here anymore."
Detroit launches first school-based COVID-19 vaccination program in Michigan
Detroit will be vaccinating students against COVID-19 at school.
Detroit will be vaccinating students against COVID-19 at school.
Indiana weight-loss star Lexi Reed hospitalized for organ failure: report
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Weight loss influencer Lexi Reed of Indiana has been in a hospital for about a month, ever since "her organs started failing," her husband Danny reportedly said this week.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
How technology is extending the life of donated lungs
The TransMedics Organ Care System can prolong the life of a donated lung up to 24 hours.
The TransMedics Organ Care System can prolong the life of a donated lung up to 24 hours.
Michigan counties rescinding school mask orders; Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne to lift mandate Feb. 28
The health division at the county said a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as increasing vaccination rates as the reason for lifting the order.
The health division at the county said a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as increasing vaccination rates as the reason for lifting the order.
Ingham County drops mask mandate as other Michigan counties weigh similar move
Michigan county health departments are weighing whether to lift mandated face covering rules at schools, following a decline in the COVID-19 cases from the omicron surge.
Michigan county health departments are weighing whether to lift mandated face covering rules at schools, following a decline in the COVID-19 cases from the omicron surge.
AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
Catching cancer early -- When should you get a lung cancer screening?
Catching lung cancer early can increase your chances of surviving the deadly disease.
Catching lung cancer early can increase your chances of surviving the deadly disease.
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know
Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.
Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.
MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”