'I felt like I was dying'; Inside the 110-pound weight loss journey for one Dearborn man
He had Covid, he had arthritis, and he weighed 420 pounds. For Sam Ali, the last year has been transformational for him and his journey to be healthier.
He had Covid, he had arthritis, and he weighed 420 pounds. For Sam Ali, the last year has been transformational for him and his journey to be healthier.
Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
'Don't suffer in silence' - Henry Ford Health System offers help for Covid long-haulers
"Problems with organization, concentration, and focus," she said. "I started developing memory problems - which was terrifying."
"Problems with organization, concentration, and focus," she said. "I started developing memory problems - which was terrifying."
Michigan reports 3,962 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday (daily averages at 1,321 per day), 3 more deaths
On Friday, Aug. 6, Michigan reported 3,962 cases of COVID-19 and 26 deaths since Tuesday. That's an average of 1,321 cases per day - the highest it's been since April. Michigan also reported 3 new deaths linked to the virus.
On Friday, Aug. 6, Michigan reported 3,962 cases of COVID-19 and 26 deaths since Tuesday. That's an average of 1,321 cases per day - the highest it's been since April. Michigan also reported 3 new deaths linked to the virus.
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
Ascension Michigan agrees to pay $2.8 million after doctor performed unnecessary hysterectomies
Over a six-year period, the government contends that radical hysterectomies were performed on women when only a simple hysterectomy was necessary, and chemotherapies also weren't necessary
Over a six-year period, the government contends that radical hysterectomies were performed on women when only a simple hysterectomy was necessary, and chemotherapies also weren't necessary
Yelp feature allows users to find businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan hospitals fear surge in pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations
As the CDC raises Michigan's COVID-19 risk level to substantial, doctors are concerned about the spread of the virus as kids return to school.
As the CDC raises Michigan's COVID-19 risk level to substantial, doctors are concerned about the spread of the virus as kids return to school.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
Oakland County confirms West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in Troy
Oakland County Health officials said it has confirmed West Nile Virus in a pool of mosquitoes in Troy.
Oakland County Health officials said it has confirmed West Nile Virus in a pool of mosquitoes in Troy.
Michigan COVID-19 vaccine rates rise for third straight week amid Delta surge
Michigan administered more than 40,000 first-dose shots for the first time in a month and a half last week.
Michigan administered more than 40,000 first-dose shots for the first time in a month and a half last week.
Detroit, Wayne County now qualify for federal ban on evictions due to Covid levels
After the CDC issued a new federal ban on evictions, Wayne County and the city of Detroit are now included. The new ban applies to regions of the country with "substantial" or "high" transmission of COVID-19 as of August 3.
After the CDC issued a new federal ban on evictions, Wayne County and the city of Detroit are now included. The new ban applies to regions of the country with "substantial" or "high" transmission of COVID-19 as of August 3.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Mental health specialists become co-responders with group of Oakland County police departments
The new Co-Responder Partnership program will partners several police departments in Oakland County with Oakland Community Health Network to get citizens the help they need.
The new Co-Responder Partnership program will partners several police departments in Oakland County with Oakland Community Health Network to get citizens the help they need.
Michigan updates COVID-19 school guidance as students prepare to return to classrooms
The state of Michigan is issuing updated recommendations for school districts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but is stopping short of requiring the wearing of masks.
The state of Michigan is issuing updated recommendations for school districts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but is stopping short of requiring the wearing of masks.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
Ten questions about the COVID-19 vaccines answered
Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe? Should you get them if you are young and healthy? What about pregnant or if you want to have a child? Doctors answer the ten biggest questions around the COVID-19 vaccines.
Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe? Should you get them if you are young and healthy? What about pregnant or if you want to have a child? Doctors answer the ten biggest questions around the COVID-19 vaccines.
UAW reinstates mask mandate for workers at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis plants
The rule reversal on masks will go into effect on Aug. 4. The decision, made by the COVID-19 Joint Task Force, represents a major backtrack of pandemic progress in the workplace.
The rule reversal on masks will go into effect on Aug. 4. The decision, made by the COVID-19 Joint Task Force, represents a major backtrack of pandemic progress in the workplace.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.