What's the deal with seed oils?
The trend is to vilify seed oils among some health experts and lifestyle influencers. Why?
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.
The best defense against strokes is knowing what to look for - and acting fast
Your brain needs blood flow - so when that blood flow is cut off, you could call it a brain attack. Usually a blood clot is blocking that flow and it?s important to remember that anyone can have one.
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.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
When to start planning for longterm care
It's not the easiest discussion, but for those aging without a plan, the longterm care question could become a tough one for families, both in where one should go and how it should be paid.
Mobile Health Clinic on wheels brings help to those who need it
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is launching a Mental Health Mondays initiative. A new mobile unit brings access to those who may not have received care before or simply don't know where to begin.
Cigarette smoking has declined sharply in US: Here are the numbers, according to research
Researchers in a study found that the largest drop in cigarette smoking was among young Americans.
There are ways to treat mental health - but removing stigma is first step
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One big element is making sure there is no stigma or shame attached to the subject.
Walk MS Detroit: Community Support and Personal Strength
Ahead of Walk MS at Milliken State Park in Detroit, a woman living with multiple sclerosis joined FOX 2 Detroit Live to share her story. She talked about her diagnosis, the importance of community support, and her work with the National MS Society. Learn more or get involved at WalkMS.org.
Covid cases continue steep decline in Michigan
Data from the state health department show visits to the ER have been on a steady decline. And the number of cases were 869 last week or an average of 124 a day, and the report included only 1 death.
Metro Detroit woman battling MS shares her story
Symptoms for Regina Cox Parham started when she was 19. It began with numb feet and her hands not working.
Sleep expert says to wake up at same time each day
In our never-ending quest to get a better night's rest, a doctor has sleep advice we hadn't heard before. First, stop focusing on bedtime, focus on wake time.
FDA targets removing Petroleum-based food dyes
Part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda by RFK Jr. includes removing food dyes from ultra-processed foods.
The FOX 2 Healthy Heart Project screening event helps many catch critical issues before its too late
A Metro Detroiter felt like something was off, but it wasn't until he went to FOX 2's Healthy Heart Project screening he realized his heart was in real danger.