‘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."
Mom says her 22-year-old daughter died from COVID-19 before she was eligible for vaccine
As this mom reflects on the precious memories of Haley, she hopes that people understand that young people are dying from Covid and the only way to win this battle is through vaccination.
As this mom reflects on the precious memories of Haley, she hopes that people understand that young people are dying from Covid and the only way to win this battle is through vaccination.
Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Mix 92.3 host Cheron Sanders shares how she fought breast cancer, and how she is helping others
Cheron Sanders has been on the radio in Detroit for 20 years and is a host on Mix 92.3. But three years ago, she received the shock of her life.
Cheron Sanders has been on the radio in Detroit for 20 years and is a host on Mix 92.3. But three years ago, she received the shock of her life.
Exclusive: Fauci talks about vaccinating kids, booster mixing and the 'downslope' of COVID-19
"We are on a downslope right now, if you look at the parameters of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths," Fauci said. "They continue to come down. But we are not at a comfortable place, yet. We still have about 65,000 to 70,000 new cases per day. We have to go much lower than that.
"We are on a downslope right now, if you look at the parameters of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths," Fauci said. "They continue to come down. But we are not at a comfortable place, yet. We still have about 65,000 to 70,000 new cases per day. We have to go much lower than that.
Global shortage of up to 2B syringes as vaccine doses rise, officials warn
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
COVID-19 vaccine for young kids nears emergency approval, expected as soon as next week
“I was ready to get her vaccinated back when the older kids were approved. I just couldn't do it,” said Dr. Matthew Sims of Beaumont Health.
“I was ready to get her vaccinated back when the older kids were approved. I just couldn't do it,” said Dr. Matthew Sims of Beaumont Health.
Woman wasn't tested by urgent care because she was vaccinated - but later dies of COVID-19
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.