93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new record
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
Disease-spreading invasive Asian tiger mosquito found in Wayne County
An Asian tiger mosquito was found in Wayne County.
An Asian tiger mosquito was found in Wayne County.
Michigan announces first four winners of of $50,000 COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
Michigan announced the first four winners of the state's daily COVID-19 sweepstakes drawing on Wednesday, July 14,
Michigan announced the first four winners of the state's daily COVID-19 sweepstakes drawing on Wednesday, July 14,
Detroit Health Department partners with school district to administer COVID-19 vaccines
The health department is hosting six sessions at three district schools over the next several weeks, offering COVID-19 shots to anyone 12 and older.
The health department is hosting six sessions at three district schools over the next several weeks, offering COVID-19 shots to anyone 12 and older.
Michigan reports 881 cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths since Tuesday
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Michigan reported 881 cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths since Tuesday.
On Friday, July 16, 2021, Michigan reported 881 cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths since Tuesday.
Wrong patient gets kidney at Ohio hospital
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
An Ohio hospital has acknowledged that a patient received a new kidney meant for someone else.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Vice President Kamala Harris 1-on-1 in Detroit makes vaccination plea
"To be very candid, my fear is that people will needlessly die," Vice President Kamala Harris said. "It is just a fact, virtually everyone who is in the hospital right now with COVID-19, is unvaccinated."
"To be very candid, my fear is that people will needlessly die," Vice President Kamala Harris said. "It is just a fact, virtually everyone who is in the hospital right now with COVID-19, is unvaccinated."
Engaged couple divided by pandemic closure of US-Canada border
It's been almost a year-and-a-half since Karissa Baker and her fiance were regularly together but the reopening of the international border is still in doubt as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
It's been almost a year-and-a-half since Karissa Baker and her fiance were regularly together but the reopening of the international border is still in doubt as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Michigan to announce daily vaccine lottery winners Wednesday
Many of the $50,000 daily drawing winners have already been selected, with the first being drawn July 6. Those smaller cash prizes are reserved for anyone that gets their first shot on a day in July.
Many of the $50,000 daily drawing winners have already been selected, with the first being drawn July 6. Those smaller cash prizes are reserved for anyone that gets their first shot on a day in July.
Kamala Harris visits Detroit; VP to talk voting rights, COVID-19 vaccine during Michigan visit
Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.
Harris discussed voting rights and the COVID-19 vaccine during her first visit to Michigan. Detroit, the centerpiece to election controversy from 2020 and vaccine hesitation, is a fitting place for the vice president to make her pitch.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Michigan auditor to review nursing home deaths
A review will be conducted at the request of the Oversight Committee Chairman, who has been among several lawmakers critical of the state's nursing home policy.
A review will be conducted at the request of the Oversight Committee Chairman, who has been among several lawmakers critical of the state's nursing home policy.
Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
Cold weather virus in summer baffles doctors, worries parents
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
Coming Back Home - Southeast Michigan prepares to manage post-Covid mental health issues
The pandemic inflicted trauma on many and the consequences on mental health are yet to be determined. But they could be severe.
The pandemic inflicted trauma on many and the consequences on mental health are yet to be determined. But they could be severe.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Study shows Flint water crisis is a factor for some in vaccine hesitancy
The study shows there was distrust of the government before the Flint water crisis and it just got worse.
The study shows there was distrust of the government before the Flint water crisis and it just got worse.
Coming Back Home - Michigan businesses see normalcy return to the workplace
It's been a long time since cooking an omelet - or eating one at a restaurant - wasn't a potential health hazard for the cook and the customer. But at Dodge Park Coney Island in Sterling Heights, we found both.
It's been a long time since cooking an omelet - or eating one at a restaurant - wasn't a potential health hazard for the cook and the customer. But at Dodge Park Coney Island in Sterling Heights, we found both.