Michigan dentists dropping lead aprons during patient x-rays

New guidance from the American Dental Association last year is recommending changes to how dentists take x-rays of patient's mouths.

Map: These states have the most, least smokers

36 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most and least smokers.

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.

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.

Congenital heart disease: How to diagnose it early and treat it
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1 in 100 babies are born with a heart defect. It is called congenital heart disease. Doctors say if diagnosed early, those little hearts can thrive.

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.

Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.

Who should get genetic testing for cancer?
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Figuring out what causes cancer can be a frightening mystery, but sometimes it's in your genes. So who should get genetic testing for cancer? And when?

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.

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.