Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

The doctor talks about how to prepare for fall allergies
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It's hard to even remember when those fall allergies creep up, but it might happen just as those kids are going back to school.

At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

First case of West Nile Virus detected in Livingston County resident

It is the first human case of WNV detected in Michigan this year, said the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods

The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.

What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down

Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.

What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know

The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children

There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.

What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.

Getting your child's sleep schedule back on track
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What time do the kids get up? If they are staying up too late at night and sleeping too late in the morning, it might be time to start making small changes so that when school starts, it's not a shock to their sleep routine.

Air quality advisory extended in Metro Detroit
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Dr. Wasfeh Musheinesh, or Dr. Mush, is seeing a lot of breathing attacks. He heads the largest free clinic in Michigan HUDA, the Health Unit on Davison Avenue on Detroit?s West Side. FOX 2 caught up with him in his clinic in Lincoln Park.

Michigan family issues warning after 'Gas Station Heroin' overdose kills son

Gas-station heroin, an opioid-like drug that is legal, has killed a Metro Detroit man. Meanwhile, there is a movement in the fight against 7-Hydroxy Pills.

Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report

Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.