Candida auris, a deadly fungus, is on the rise in hospitals, senior facilities
Cases of Candida auris, a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus, are rising in hospitals and senior care centers across the U.S.
Measles case confirmed in Macomb County resident who traveled to Ontario
The county's health department said on Friday that the infected adult recently traveled to Ontario which is experiencing a measles outbreak.
Mumps in Oakland County: Health officials confirm county's first case
It's the ninth case confirmed in Michigan and follows a previous confirmation of measles also in Oakland County.
Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia
A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.
Federal cuts to Covid-era funding causes concern for state health agencies
Thursday a federal judge temporarily blocked health funding cuts worth billions to the states. But the uncertainty of the Covid funding that critics argue was never meant to be permanent, continues.
There are health benefits to sports fandom
With Tigers Opening Day around the corner, watching sports can be good for you.
Second confirmed case of measles in Michigan
As travelers make their way through Detroit Metro Airport Wednesday, many are reacting to news that the second person to contract measles this year in Michigan.
Michigan losing more than $380M due to public health cuts
We?re just learning new details about how US Department of Health and Human Services cuts will affect us locally, with the Michigan counterpart detailing how dozens of agencies and local health departments will be affected.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Detroit Metro Airport among measles exposure locations after 2nd Michigan case confirmed
The second person confirmed to be sickened by measles in Michigan visited Detroit Metro Airport, according to the Kent County Health Department (KCHD).
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Scared of flying? Here are some tools to get through it
Travel anxiety - especially when it comes to flying is nothing new, and there are ways to cope with both.
Michigan lawmakers working to cap rising prescription prices
There is real concern when it comes to the cost of prescription drugs, and state lawmakers say they are working on solutions.
Highland Park water woes tied to city replacing old infrastructure
The good news is in five years, Highland Park residents will have a brand new water system. The bad news is it will be a painful process, the water department director said.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.