RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, citing concerns over conflicts of interest.
Father's Day: Positive father figure can benefit child's development, experts say
Ahead of Father's Day, health experts say father figures have a significant positive impact on how a child is shaped as they grow into adulthood.
Can foods protect you from the sun? What experts say about edible sunscreen
As edible sunscreens gain popularity this summer, dermatologists say they’re safe — but no replacement for topical sunscreen when it comes to UV protection.
Oakland County issues alert for measles exposure site in Rochester Hills
The Oakland County Health Division is notifying the public about a Rochester Hills measles exposure site involving a person from another county.
Michigan Air Quality Advisory extended to midnight
Michigan's Air Quality Advisory has been extended through midnight as smoke continues to linger in Southeast Michigan.
Here's what makes you a prime target for mosquitoes
Mosquitoes may target people based on heat, scent and even genetics. Here’s what experts are saying.
Air Quality Advisory issued in Southeast Michigan due to wildfire smoke
Southeast Michigan is under an Air Quality Advisory through Friday morning as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to move into the state.
Woman killed by brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with water in Texas: CDC
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
'Contaminated with filth': Alert issued about foods, cosmetics from facility full of rodents, feces
Customers are urged to check their homes for certain foods and cosmetics after a recent inspection at a Kentucky facility discovered numerous rodents and feces, including on products.
RFK Jr. orders review of baby formula: What to know
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
Canadian wildfires impact SE Michigan air quality
Air quality indexes are being impacted and many of us with allergy or respiratory issues are likely feeling it, too.
Metro Detroit billboard campaign hopes to find father a new kidney
The man's father works for an advertising company. When his boss heard about his son's need for a transplant, they decided to go above and beyond.
Chinese national tried smuggling pathogen through Detroit Metro Airport, Feds say
The individual who allegedly brought the fungus into the U.S. wanted to clone the pathogen at a lab at the University of Michigan.
Great Lakes safe fish guidelines: How much fish you can safely eat per month
Michigan has some of the best fishing in the world. But toxic 'forever chemicals' like PFAS makes eating them less safe. Here are the guidelines for fish caught in each Great Lake.
Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
Common supplements and medications could cause liver damage, studies show
Drug-induced liver injury cases are increasing, with common medications and supplements posing hidden dangers, especially for vulnerable populations.