Melatonin linked with higher heart failure rate in preliminary study

Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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Knowing your numbers is a good place to start when being aware of your possible risk for diabetes.

FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today

The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.

Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes

Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.

Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical

More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical. 

The Wisdom of Your Body
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Daylight Saving Time 2025: When do we fall back?

The country's bizarre tradition has roots in fuel conservation. But there's much more to keep in mind about the semi-annual springing forward and falling backwards.

More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list

The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.

1-year-old in need of a new liver gets attention from the Detroit Lions

A toddler in South Lyon is in the fight of his young life as he needs a liver, and his family is getting the word out about it, already reaching those at Ford Field.

Detecting the signs of sleep apnea
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Doctors are seeing sleep apnea in younger patients in part, due to obesity, sedentary lifestyle, allergies, or enlarged tonsils.

Lowering Michigan's maternal and infant mortality rate and the steps to a healthy pregnancy
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Dr. Ray Bahado-Singh, Corewell Health Chair/ OB-GYN, discusses the effort to lower Michigan's maternal and infant mortality rate. He also offers guidance on the most important measures to take for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Nail changes tell a story about your health
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Nail changes can signal anything from a simple vitamin deficiency or injury to more serious conditions like anxiety or melanoma.

As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets

A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.

Smokeless tobacco banned at Detroit sports venues

The rule applies to both spectators and players, meaning neither those watching or those competing at Comerica Park can use the substance.