Combating loneliness for our seniors important as they weather pandemic lockdowns
Jerry says activities and interaction are especially important right now. So many are feeling lonely and don't understand why.
Jerry says activities and interaction are especially important right now. So many are feeling lonely and don't understand why.
People ‘in their 20s, 30s and 40s’ becoming key spreaders of COVID-19, experts say
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
According to health experts, studies and the World Health Organization, the demographics of the COVID-19 pandemic are shifting.
Livingston, Washtenaw Counties see spike in COVID-19 cases among teens
School is back in session and one high school in Livingston County has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. Now the county's top doctor is urging all parents to report cases.
School is back in session and one high school in Livingston County has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. Now the county's top doctor is urging all parents to report cases.
Service industry workers demonstrate urge for more help to ease pandemic's toll
These activists believe the longer the wait, the number of people who will suffer increases.
These activists believe the longer the wait, the number of people who will suffer increases.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
Study finds BMI may be better indicator for diabetes risk than genes
A new study has found that losing weight could prevent or even reverse Type 2 diabetes.
A new study has found that losing weight could prevent or even reverse Type 2 diabetes.
Amid surge of virtual learning, security threats and hacks are lurking
We talk with cyber risk expert from Burns & Wilcox David Derigiotis about what students, parents and teachers should keep in mind during this surge of virtual learning.
We talk with cyber risk expert from Burns & Wilcox David Derigiotis about what students, parents and teachers should keep in mind during this surge of virtual learning.
University of Michigan recruiting volunteers for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial in final testing stage
Michigan Medicine is partnering with the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for a Phase 3 clinical trial to test a vaccine against COVID-19.
Michigan Medicine is partnering with the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for a Phase 3 clinical trial to test a vaccine against COVID-19.
Law student fulfilling mission to distribute food in Detroit to those in need during COVID-19
A 22-year-old law school student has spent the pandemic helping get food to people in need and is in the process of forming a new organization called the Detroit Benevolent Society.
A 22-year-old law school student has spent the pandemic helping get food to people in need and is in the process of forming a new organization called the Detroit Benevolent Society.
GM, Ford complete US contracts to build thousands of ventilators
Both Ford Motor Company and General Motors are no longer producing ventilators for the United States, as both have fulfilled their contracts.
Both Ford Motor Company and General Motors are no longer producing ventilators for the United States, as both have fulfilled their contracts.
Michigan to stop reporting COVID-19 cases & deaths on Sundays, citing 'erratic' data, reduced weekend testing
Michigan will no longer be reporting COVID-19 cases and deaths on Sundays and will instead be including those numbers in reports issued on Mondays.
Michigan will no longer be reporting COVID-19 cases and deaths on Sundays and will instead be including those numbers in reports issued on Mondays.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills needs donations amid COVID-19 pandemic
A museum of oddities in Farmington Hills is reaching out to the community for financial assistance as it awaits more encouraging news to reopen. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum has been closed since the pandemic started and is in need of assistance
A museum of oddities in Farmington Hills is reaching out to the community for financial assistance as it awaits more encouraging news to reopen. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum has been closed since the pandemic started and is in need of assistance
Detroit's Belle Isle transformed into memorial for city's COVID-19 victims
All this week, Detroit victims of COVID-19 will be honored on Belle Isle during a drive-through memorial.
All this week, Detroit victims of COVID-19 will be honored on Belle Isle during a drive-through memorial.
Lansing rumblings hint that theaters, gyms and bowling alleys could be reopened soon
There are rumblings in Lansing that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will announce that movie theaters, gyms, bowling alleys, and the like can reopen after Labor Day. Most have been closed since mid-March.
There are rumblings in Lansing that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will announce that movie theaters, gyms, bowling alleys, and the like can reopen after Labor Day. Most have been closed since mid-March.
After COVID-19 and other health scares, Detroit woman able to donate kidney to her husband
A Detroit man diagnosed with kidney failure survived a COVID-19 diagnosis. Now his wife, who also survived the virus, is making an extraordinary effort to help save his life for a second time this year.
A Detroit man diagnosed with kidney failure survived a COVID-19 diagnosis. Now his wife, who also survived the virus, is making an extraordinary effort to help save his life for a second time this year.
"Maskne": why it's happening and how to prevent it
We talk to a doctor about ways to prevent that dreaded mask-related acne.
We talk to a doctor about ways to prevent that dreaded mask-related acne.
Grad students hold die-in at U-M to protest in-person teaching
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan held a die-in to protest in-person learning.
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan held a die-in to protest in-person learning.
How to prevent mask-related acne
We talk to a doctor about ways to prevent that dreaded mask-related acne.
We talk to a doctor about ways to prevent that dreaded mask-related acne.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.