Flu season doctor visits are at highest level in 15 years
Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.
Corewell Health urges smart ER visits to reduce wait times
It is a normal reaction to want to go to the hospital if you are feeling ill or hurt, but some health experts warn that non-urgent hospital visits can lead to longer wait times.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows
A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.
Bird Flu impacts: Metro Detroit business feeling pains from the cost of eggs
The pain on the stickers of eggs is increasing as Bird Flu continues to ravage farms across the U.S. Meanwhile, Metro Detroit businesses are feeling the hits as prices go up.
Microplastics in people's brains increased by 50% in 8 years, study finds
Researchers determined in a recent study that human brains have higher concentrations of microplastics compared to other organs.
Family of boy killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Troy medical center retains attorney
The family of a Thomas Cooper, 5, who was killed Friday morning in an explosion at a Troy medical center, has retained Fieger Law for any potential legal cases that will stem from the incident.
Explosion at Troy medical facility leaves 5-year-old dead after hyperbaric chamber blows up
Officials in Troy will hold a press conference late Friday morning to discuss an explosion at a medical facility.
Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
People advised to avoid Clinton River after raw sewage discharged into water in Macomb County
A Washington Township sewer main ruptured this week and discharged raw sewage into the Middle Branch Clinton River in Macomb County this week, prompting a health emergency.
Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Michigan family's rare identical triplet with liver cancer faces yet another fight
A 10-month-old Michigan girl is battling cancer and complications away from her identical sisters.
Tuberculosis confirmed in northern Michigan cattle herd is state's first since 2022
It's the first time since 2022 that the state has reported the disease in a Michigan cattle herd.
Man eating 6-9 pounds of butter and cheese a day develops ‘cholesterol hands’ while on carnivore diet: JAMA
A man who told doctors he ate nothing, but 6–9 pounds of butter, cheese and hamburgers every day for eight months ended up at Tampa General Hospital with yellowish lumps of cholesterol developing on parts of his body.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Combination of medication, diet could reverse type 2 diabetes, study finds
A recent study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be reversed through a combination of calorie reduction, physical activity, and the diabetes drug dapagliflozin, offering new hope for patients.