Tick season: Everything we need to know to avoid Lyme disease
In wooded areas wear pants and bug spray and be sure to check you dogs after walks, as well.
In wooded areas wear pants and bug spray and be sure to check you dogs after walks, as well.
Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests
A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.
A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.
Costco updates iconic $1.50 hot dog combo for 1st time in 40 years
The $1.50 Costco hot dog combo just got its first makeover since the '80s.
The $1.50 Costco hot dog combo just got its first makeover since the '80s.
Michigan pollen rates spike as spring allergy season descends on Metro Detroit
If it feels like your allergies flipped on overnight, you’re not imagining it. The biggest culprits? Tree pollen — specifically poplar, ash, and birch.
If it feels like your allergies flipped on overnight, you’re not imagining it. The biggest culprits? Tree pollen — specifically poplar, ash, and birch.
This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Early tick surge raises concerns for spike in Lyme, other diseases
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
What are peptides? FDA may ease restrictions on unproven health fad
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
Experts say more mosquitoes in Michigan expected this spring
All the rain that hit Michigan is now leading to another problem: mosquitoes breeding in standing water.
All the rain that hit Michigan is now leading to another problem: mosquitoes breeding in standing water.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to safely dispose of unneeded medications
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
Novi High School students simulate surgery at Henry Ford Providence
There are no real patients and these teens aren't doctors, but the procedures and instruments are all real.
There are no real patients and these teens aren't doctors, but the procedures and instruments are all real.
Warmer weather brings outdoor risks for getting injured
Whether it is tackling outdoor projects or just being more active, there are hazards to being out and about in the warm weather.
Whether it is tackling outdoor projects or just being more active, there are hazards to being out and about in the warm weather.
Michigan Senate passes new amendments strengthening 'Wyatt's Law'
Nearly four years after Wyatt’s Law was passed, new amendments designed to strengthen the existing law have passed through the Senate and is now heading to the House.
Nearly four years after Wyatt’s Law was passed, new amendments designed to strengthen the existing law have passed through the Senate and is now heading to the House.
Michigan tick season begins as Lyme disease cases surge
Cases of Lyme disease are on the rise in Michigan, with the number of confirmed cases nearly quadrupling since 2022. Experts say it’s because more ticks are around.
Cases of Lyme disease are on the rise in Michigan, with the number of confirmed cases nearly quadrupling since 2022. Experts say it’s because more ticks are around.
Wearing the wrong shoes can mean more than just foot pain
Your knees hips and back might be hurting - just because of your shoes. In Health Works the podiatrist tells us what we're doing wrong.
Your knees hips and back might be hurting - just because of your shoes. In Health Works the podiatrist tells us what we're doing wrong.
Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Healthy Heart Project helps hundreds across Metro Detroit
The screenings at Henry Ford Health Project at nine different locations Saturday helped hundreds free of charge.
The screenings at Henry Ford Health Project at nine different locations Saturday helped hundreds free of charge.
Loneliness may be silently eroding your memory, new research reveals
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory, according to a new study.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
New treatment for Hemophilia B brings hope to patients
A rare condition that's been around since the 1950s now has a modern treatment creating a promising future for those who've been diagnosed with Hemophilia B.
A rare condition that's been around since the 1950s now has a modern treatment creating a promising future for those who've been diagnosed with Hemophilia B.