Liver transplants, waiting list registrations surged during COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers at the University of Michigan found significant increases in the number of people registering for the national organ transplant waiting list as well as the number of deceased donor liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis.
Researchers at the University of Michigan found significant increases in the number of people registering for the national organ transplant waiting list as well as the number of deceased donor liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis.
CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Rare ‘flesh eating’ STD spreading in United Kingdom
According to the CDC, donovanosis, granuloma inguinale, causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding.
According to the CDC, donovanosis, granuloma inguinale, causes progressive ulcerative lesions on the genitals or perineum, which are prone to heavy bleeding.
Ohio clinic launches first-ever study for preventative breast cancer vaccine
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
The FDA recently approved an investigational new drug application for the preventative breast cancer vaccine which entered its phase 1 trial at the Cleveland Clinic.
Whitmer orders Michigan to prep vaccinations for kids 5-11
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday directed the state to expedite the ordering of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 so that it will be quickly available once the federal government gives it the green light.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday directed the state to expedite the ordering of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 so that it will be quickly available once the federal government gives it the green light.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots are coming to Oakland County - here's how to get yours
Tuesday is the first day the booster shots will become available to eligible residents.
Tuesday is the first day the booster shots will become available to eligible residents.
CDC: COVID-19 health rules extended for cruise lines until January 2022
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
Prayers answered: Pastor who survived COVID gets double lung transplant
A metro Detroit pastor credits his wife's prayers with saving his life after he caught COVID-19 and needed a double lung transplant.
A metro Detroit pastor credits his wife's prayers with saving his life after he caught COVID-19 and needed a double lung transplant.
Fentanyl-induced overdoses increasing, more drugs being laced with it
Drug dealers may be motivated to lace their product with fentanyl because its potency can create stronger addicts, and therefore, loyal customers. It is also cheaper to cut drugs with it.
Drug dealers may be motivated to lace their product with fentanyl because its potency can create stronger addicts, and therefore, loyal customers. It is also cheaper to cut drugs with it.
Family of Debra Yates continues to Make Strides against cancer in her memory
Standing so strong, Debra's family promises to continue her fight.
Standing so strong, Debra's family promises to continue her fight.
State auditor finds hundreds of unreported COVID-19 deaths
According to the initial report, one reason for the undercount-- is because of misspellings of the words "Covid" and "coronavirus" on death certificates.
According to the initial report, one reason for the undercount-- is because of misspellings of the words "Covid" and "coronavirus" on death certificates.
Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids could come as early as November
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Walgreen’s, Walmart, other pharmacies now offering Moderna, J&J booster shots
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Unvaccinated people can expect COVID-19 infections every 16 months, study suggests
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
Detroit's Bates Academy goes virtual after multiple COVID-19 cases
The health department reported 101 new COVID-19 outbreaks at schools last week, adding to the 319 ongoing outbreaks already being tracked.
The health department reported 101 new COVID-19 outbreaks at schools last week, adding to the 319 ongoing outbreaks already being tracked.
'The whole world is being controlled' says vaccine hesitant Beaumont worker as mandate deadline looms
Beaumont said in a statement: "We hope that those 370 employees will choose to get vaccinated and return to work soon. If they choose to not meet our vaccine requirements by November 16th, their employment will be terminated."
Beaumont said in a statement: "We hope that those 370 employees will choose to get vaccinated and return to work soon. If they choose to not meet our vaccine requirements by November 16th, their employment will be terminated."
Michigan county health officer quits over 'politicization of public health'
Courtney Davis said it's been an honor to work for the department for nearly five years. "However, with the politicization of public health during the pandemic, I can no longer effectively do my job and serve the community with its health and safety always at the forefront," she said.
Courtney Davis said it's been an honor to work for the department for nearly five years. "However, with the politicization of public health during the pandemic, I can no longer effectively do my job and serve the community with its health and safety always at the forefront," she said.