U-M Health doctors test brain computer chips to treat incurable conditions
Computer chips the size of a pencil eraser are being tested in the human brain which may lead to life-changing results - and it is what doctors at University of Michigan are counting on.
Computer chips the size of a pencil eraser are being tested in the human brain which may lead to life-changing results - and it is what doctors at University of Michigan are counting on.
Lawsuit: Ann Arbor hotel pool infected woman with flesh-eating bacteria
23-year-old Alexis Williams was in serious pain as she could not use her leg. It all stemmed from a trip to the Residence Inn in downtown Ann Arbor where she and her little cousins swam on June 24. Shortly after, they all knew something was wrong.
23-year-old Alexis Williams was in serious pain as she could not use her leg. It all stemmed from a trip to the Residence Inn in downtown Ann Arbor where she and her little cousins swam on June 24. Shortly after, they all knew something was wrong.
Ann Arbor hotel lawsuit: Woman infected with MRSA while in unkept pool, says attorney
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
Drinking water doesn't have to be boring, here's how to jazz it up
From adding fruit to drinking seltzers, there are plenty of options to stay hydrated in a healthy way.
From adding fruit to drinking seltzers, there are plenty of options to stay hydrated in a healthy way.
World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Detroit fire crew helps deliver woman's twins at home
Two Detroit Fire Department EMTs, Bacarri Stanley and Michael Bache, are returning to the home where they responded to a 911 call about a woman in labor. At first, the two EMTs believed Jessica Johnson?s delivery was over, so they rushed to assist the baby. But then, out of nowhere, the mom yelled again.
Two Detroit Fire Department EMTs, Bacarri Stanley and Michael Bache, are returning to the home where they responded to a 911 call about a woman in labor. At first, the two EMTs believed Jessica Johnson?s delivery was over, so they rushed to assist the baby. But then, out of nowhere, the mom yelled again.
Americans using AI to diagnose health issues, study finds
A global survey of over 2,000 clinicians reveals growing optimism around AI in health care, though U.S. usage remains low and trust gaps persist.
A global survey of over 2,000 clinicians reveals growing optimism around AI in health care, though U.S. usage remains low and trust gaps persist.
Thousands in Michigan to receive medical debt relief, according to state leaders
It was a loud round of applause for Allison Sesso, the founder and CEO of Undue Medical Debt, who is easing the crippling burden of healthcare costs for millions of Americans.
It was a loud round of applause for Allison Sesso, the founder and CEO of Undue Medical Debt, who is easing the crippling burden of healthcare costs for millions of Americans.
No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
Stroke survivor organizes health screening picnic in Detroit
The Brothers Always Together Stroke Survivors Gathering is happening Saturday at Gordon Park in Detroit. In addition to stroke survivors and leaders, there will be food and screenings.
The Brothers Always Together Stroke Survivors Gathering is happening Saturday at Gordon Park in Detroit. In addition to stroke survivors and leaders, there will be food and screenings.
31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Summer temps may get you hot under the collar - for good reason, doc says
We might wait all year for summer, but for some of us the warmer weather leads to a short fuse.
We might wait all year for summer, but for some of us the warmer weather leads to a short fuse.
Here's what to know about hot dogs
Can you make your hot dog healthier? Is there a version of a hot dog that is healthy? We break it down.
Can you make your hot dog healthier? Is there a version of a hot dog that is healthy? We break it down.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.