Mental health, suicide rate in teens during pandemic has worsened, but there is help available
There is help if you or a loved one is feeling distressed. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741 Mental health issues were already growing pre-pandemic as experts saw a spike in suicides. During the pandemic, they say it’s just gotten worse.
There is help if you or a loved one is feeling distressed. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741 Mental health issues were already growing pre-pandemic as experts saw a spike in suicides. During the pandemic, they say it’s just gotten worse.
Does delta variant make COVID-19 worse for children?
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.
The delta variant has been identified in at least 180 countries, according to the World Health Organization.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster: CDC panel continues discussions after FDA sign-off
A CDC panel continued to discuss specific recommendations on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster following the FDA’s sign-off for certain Americans.
A CDC panel continued to discuss specific recommendations on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster following the FDA’s sign-off for certain Americans.
Study: Wine is only alcoholic drink with health benefits — and it may just be the grapes
A study out of the U.K. found a lower risk of coronary heart disease through the consumption of wine, but a similar finding was also noted in alcohol-free wine.
A study out of the U.K. found a lower risk of coronary heart disease through the consumption of wine, but a similar finding was also noted in alcohol-free wine.
Michigan sending water, filters to Benton Harbor due to lead
Michigan will provide bottled water and water filters in Benton Harbor, where tests have revealed elevated levels of lead.
Michigan will provide bottled water and water filters in Benton Harbor, where tests have revealed elevated levels of lead.
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun talks about grim Michigan milestone of 1M Covid cases
More than 67 percent of Michiganders over the age of 16 have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. The US reached the goal of 70 percent of American adults getting at least one shot a month, which is what the Biden Administration had hoped for.
More than 67 percent of Michiganders over the age of 16 have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. The US reached the goal of 70 percent of American adults getting at least one shot a month, which is what the Biden Administration had hoped for.
FDA approves Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
Covid survivor who spent more than month in a coma shares her story
Heather Elizabeth Brown fell into a coma and remained in that state, and on a ventilator for 31 days.
Heather Elizabeth Brown fell into a coma and remained in that state, and on a ventilator for 31 days.
Data shows remdesivir reduces risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, Gilead Sciences says
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Michigan health officer ‘broken’ after threats tied to mask order
A public health officer who ordered masks in Kent County schools said he is facing "brute mob hatred."
A public health officer who ordered masks in Kent County schools said he is facing "brute mob hatred."
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Cass Tech football team has 50 players out due to Detroit's Covid protocols
The lone player said to have tested positive prompting others to quarantine, later received three negative test results. Parents think the first test was a false positive.
The lone player said to have tested positive prompting others to quarantine, later received three negative test results. Parents think the first test was a false positive.
Beaumont Health expert weighs in on vaccines for younger children
It might be the news many are waiting on- promising results from drugmaker Pfizer when it comes to testing the vaccine on younger children. FOX 2 talked to the infectious disease expert about the data.
It might be the news many are waiting on- promising results from drugmaker Pfizer when it comes to testing the vaccine on younger children. FOX 2 talked to the infectious disease expert about the data.
COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
FOX News poll: Majorities favor mask and vaccine mandates as pandemic worries increase
Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.
Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.
With emergency rooms nearly full, should you go to the ER or urgent care?
Are you wondering if you go to the emergency room or urgent care?
Are you wondering if you go to the emergency room or urgent care?