Hundreds of nursing home workers strike for 24 hours amid contract dispute with Ciena Healthcare
The striking workers targeted five different nursing homes around Metro Detroit, calling for better wages and an improved staff-resident ratio at the facilities.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Popular weight-loss drug could help cut down on alcohol use, study finds
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
Metro Detroit advocate for sickle cell patients worry about potential Trump cuts
A Metro Detroit doctor who is an advocate for the sickle cell community fears proposed cuts to Medicaid from the White House could potentially be deadly for those dealing with this disease.
Healthy, affordable food options are coming to Detroit as part of new program
Bright orange refrigerators are in several locations across seven zip codes in the city.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Crews battle Detroit scrapyard fire for hours
The pile consists of various appliances like washers, dryers, and bicycles, as well as miscellaneous scrap metal. Batteries are also part of the pile and could be linked to the cause of the blaze.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.