Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures

Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.

Clawson couple fights to keep new restaurant dream alive during COVID-19

With the entire restaurant industry struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, imagine opening a new place in the middle of it. A couple in Clawson is trying to keep their passion project, Pumachug, alive.

Uptick in COVID-19 cases raise concerns for second wave

Many of the men and women who are testing positive are young people. He said questions he has gotten have been - has this virus changed, mutated, or is it impacting people differently.

Dearborn dentist warns against latest TikTok challenge: gluing on vampire teeth

A Dearborn dentist has been given a grant to create educational videos on TikTok after she responded with the dangers of a new viral challenge that encourages people to glue on vampire teeth.

Colon cancer screenings should start at age 45, not 50, US health panel says

A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces COVID-19 grants for teachers, support staff

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that eligible teachers and support staff who worked additional time and incurred additional costs during the 2019-2020 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic can receive a grant through two new grant programs.

Michigan getting 3 million rapid COVID-19 tests from Trump administration

As part of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive national effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is sending 3,000,000 state-of-the-art Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 point of care antigen tests to Michigan.

Some with COVID-19 positive tests conceal diagnosis to avoid quarantine

As another wave of COVID-19 cases arrives, physicians are urging people to follow quarantine guidelines so others around you don't get sick.

Discovered immune cell could help treat neurological conditions
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Scientists have discovered a new immune cell that could help treat neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.

ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.

Arnold Schwarzenegger feels ‘fantastic’ after heart surgery

The former California governor took to Twitter Friday afternoon to make the announcement, saying he had an aortic valve replaced at the Cleveland Clinic.

Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits

The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.

Preowned, off-lease vehicle sales skyrocketing in metro Detroit amid pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent used car prices through the roof and turned the business upside down. It's causing changes for people looking to buy, sell and lease.

Oakland County launches in-home flu vaccines for elderly

Oakland County is now making it possible for people 65 and older to get a flu shot without leaving their home.