Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
The health benefits of dark chocolate
Beth Czerwony is a registered dietitian who says, yes enjoy dark chocolate, but not too much of it.
Beth Czerwony is a registered dietitian who says, yes enjoy dark chocolate, but not too much of it.
McLaren hospital workers in Macomb County go on strike over low wages, poor staffing levels
“This is the story of a big big corporation coming into a community hospital and running it like a business," the union leader said Monday.
“This is the story of a big big corporation coming into a community hospital and running it like a business," the union leader said Monday.
These are the least and most stressed cities in the US, study shows
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
The most-stressed city also had the highest unemployment and poverty rates in the entire country, according to WalletHub.
Can drinking soda help migraines? Doctors reveal whether bubbly drinks cure headaches or not
Here's how caffeine, sugar and salt affect blood flow to the brain during headaches.
Here's how caffeine, sugar and salt affect blood flow to the brain during headaches.
First detection of West Nile Virus found in Macomb County mosquitoes this summer
So far, no confirmed cases of human WNV cases have been reported in Michigan.
So far, no confirmed cases of human WNV cases have been reported in Michigan.
Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled for possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
Hot weather with humidity could lead to migraines
A doctor from Cleveland Clinic has some advice for those who suffer in the hot temperatures - or just wild weather temperature swings in general.
A doctor from Cleveland Clinic has some advice for those who suffer in the hot temperatures - or just wild weather temperature swings in general.
Study links alcohol intake to higher pancreatic cancer risk
A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.
A massive international study found that alcohol consumption is associated with a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk—regardless of sex or smoking status.
Michigan Health Department issues warning about carfentanil
The return of a powerful opioid not approved for humans has the Michigan health department warning residents about its reemergence in the unregulated drug supply, contributing to overdoses, and threatening the state's progress in tackling the drug epidemic.
The return of a powerful opioid not approved for humans has the Michigan health department warning residents about its reemergence in the unregulated drug supply, contributing to overdoses, and threatening the state's progress in tackling the drug epidemic.
Carfentanil reemerges in Michigan opioid overdoses, health department says
Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and is intended for large animals and not humans.
Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl and is intended for large animals and not humans.
WHO experts issue final report on COVID-19’s origin
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Southfield doctor suspected of trading commercial sex for medical care arraigned in court, given $500k bond
The Southfield neurologist allegedly traded commercial sex for free medical care is also accused of arranging drugs for himself and others. He was identified after investigators busted a sex trafficking ring in a Southfield hotel.
The Southfield neurologist allegedly traded commercial sex for free medical care is also accused of arranging drugs for himself and others. He was identified after investigators busted a sex trafficking ring in a Southfield hotel.
Teens and summer exercise
Summer means it is time to make sure your teens are moving - and there are some good opportunities for them to stay active.
Summer means it is time to make sure your teens are moving - and there are some good opportunities for them to stay active.
Another benefit to weight loss medications? Heart health
Dr. Gulati told us about a specific patient who he recently put on the drug Mounjaro.
Dr. Gulati told us about a specific patient who he recently put on the drug Mounjaro.
Early detection of dementia might come from blood test
Dr. Bernick says the blood test is for adults over the age of 55 who are showing signs of Alzheimer?s disease.
Dr. Bernick says the blood test is for adults over the age of 55 who are showing signs of Alzheimer?s disease.
Staying hydrated is a must amid current heat wave
To cool off your body releases water that sweat takes the heat out of your body you're also losing electroytes. So when does that become an issue?
To cool off your body releases water that sweat takes the heat out of your body you're also losing electroytes. So when does that become an issue?
The heat is coming this weekend - don't take it lightly
We spoke to a couple doctors about staying safe in the extreme heat.
We spoke to a couple doctors about staying safe in the extreme heat.
There are many ways to treat sleep apnea - including by implant
The Inspire implant is one of the newer ways to treat sleep apnea for those who can't or don't want to wear a CPAP mask.
The Inspire implant is one of the newer ways to treat sleep apnea for those who can't or don't want to wear a CPAP mask.