FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
Zoom fatigue is real, Stanford study concludes
Zoom fatigue is real. Spending so much time online, even if you're talking to friends through video, can make you tired, irritated and emotionally drained.
Zoom fatigue is real. Spending so much time online, even if you're talking to friends through video, can make you tired, irritated and emotionally drained.
Michigan COVID-19 vaccines: how to get a shot, side effects, and more questions answered
When can I get a COVID vaccine? How do I know if I need to quarantine? How many COVID-19 vaccine doses do I need? There are a lot of questions about the virus and the vaccine. Here are the answers you need.
When can I get a COVID vaccine? How do I know if I need to quarantine? How many COVID-19 vaccine doses do I need? There are a lot of questions about the virus and the vaccine. Here are the answers you need.
COVID-19 test rates falling as Michigan prepares for return to in-person learning
The rate of coronavirus tests in Michigan has fallen to almost half of its peak rate in November. That concerns health officials and educators who say more screening is needed to safely open schools.
The rate of coronavirus tests in Michigan has fallen to almost half of its peak rate in November. That concerns health officials and educators who say more screening is needed to safely open schools.
83% of Michigan school districts now offer in-person learning
A survey of Michigan school districts found February had the largest monthly increase in districts offering face-to-face instruction. Only 15% of districts remain entirely remote.
A survey of Michigan school districts found February had the largest monthly increase in districts offering face-to-face instruction. Only 15% of districts remain entirely remote.
Gift of Life Michigan says better testing now used since double lung transplant recipient COVID-19 case
He says the donor was tested with a nasal swab rather than getting a specimen from deep in the lungs. Early on in the pandemic, doctors were worried about transmission during deep lung testing since COVID-19 is spread through infected droplets.
He says the donor was tested with a nasal swab rather than getting a specimen from deep in the lungs. Early on in the pandemic, doctors were worried about transmission during deep lung testing since COVID-19 is spread through infected droplets.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
CDC study: Teachers could be key spreaders of COVID-19 infections, not students
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
A new study finds that teachers may be more important drivers of COVID-19 transmission in schools than students.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.
Michigan reports 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 6 deaths linked to the virus on Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 68 deaths linked to the virus.The deaths announced today include 62 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 1,156 cases of COVID-19 and 68 deaths linked to the virus.The deaths announced today include 62 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Michigan reports 635 cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 635 cases of COVID-19 and 63 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 57 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
On Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 635 cases of COVID-19 and 63 deaths linked to the virus. The deaths announced today include 57 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Biden tours Pfizer vaccine plant as winter weather delays 6M COVID-19 vaccine doses
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
The extreme winter weather has led to a three-day delay in shipping COVID-19 vaccines, or about 6 million doses.
Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Pres. Joe Biden says once COVID is defeated, cancer is next
President Joe Biden visited the Pfizer plant in Portage on Friday and said after the US defeats COVID-19, it will then try to beat cancer.
President Joe Biden visited the Pfizer plant in Portage on Friday and said after the US defeats COVID-19, it will then try to beat cancer.
Winter storms delay vaccine shipments to Michigan, creating "significant backlog" of orders
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccine distribution was hit with massive delays this week as inclement weather ground supply chains to a halt.
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccine distribution was hit with massive delays this week as inclement weather ground supply chains to a halt.