Second confirmed case of measles in Michigan
As travelers make their way through Detroit Metro Airport Wednesday, many are reacting to news that the second person to contract measles this year in Michigan.
As travelers make their way through Detroit Metro Airport Wednesday, many are reacting to news that the second person to contract measles this year in Michigan.
Michigan losing more than $380M due to public health cuts
We?re just learning new details about how US Department of Health and Human Services cuts will affect us locally, with the Michigan counterpart detailing how dozens of agencies and local health departments will be affected.
We?re just learning new details about how US Department of Health and Human Services cuts will affect us locally, with the Michigan counterpart detailing how dozens of agencies and local health departments will be affected.
Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
HHS layoffs spark concerns for Meals on Wheels, LIHEAP: What to know
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Meals on Wheels, which delivers 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people, is largely funded by a federal agency that reportedly lost at least 40% of its staff.
Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Detroit Metro Airport among measles exposure locations after 2nd Michigan case confirmed
The second person confirmed to be sickened by measles in Michigan visited Detroit Metro Airport, according to the Kent County Health Department (KCHD).
The second person confirmed to be sickened by measles in Michigan visited Detroit Metro Airport, according to the Kent County Health Department (KCHD).
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Scared of flying? Here are some tools to get through it
Travel anxiety - especially when it comes to flying is nothing new, and there are ways to cope with both.
Travel anxiety - especially when it comes to flying is nothing new, and there are ways to cope with both.
Michigan lawmakers working to cap rising prescription prices
There is real concern when it comes to the cost of prescription drugs, and state lawmakers say they are working on solutions.
There is real concern when it comes to the cost of prescription drugs, and state lawmakers say they are working on solutions.
Highland Park water woes tied to city replacing old infrastructure
The good news is in five years, Highland Park residents will have a brand new water system. The bad news is it will be a painful process, the water department director said.
The good news is in five years, Highland Park residents will have a brand new water system. The bad news is it will be a painful process, the water department director said.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Self-defense tips for girls and women starts with being aware
Learning self-defense isn't necessarily about physical strength.
Learning self-defense isn't necessarily about physical strength.
Federal job cuts at health department could have far-reaching consequences in Michigan
An estimated 10,000 people are expected to lose their jobs. However, the consequences are expected to spiral even further with a loss of funding to treatment and addiction services.
An estimated 10,000 people are expected to lose their jobs. However, the consequences are expected to spiral even further with a loss of funding to treatment and addiction services.
Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
3 Things You Need to Know About Men?s Health and the Michigan Men?s Health Foundation
It?s Men?s Health Month, and we?re spotlighting the Michigan Men?s Health Foundation and the lifesaving work they?re doing across our state. Dr. Michael Lutz stopped by to share three things we all need to know about men?s health?and how the Foundation is expanding free screenings, education, and support services to reach more Michigan men. Learn more at www.michiganmenshealthfoundation.org.
It?s Men?s Health Month, and we?re spotlighting the Michigan Men?s Health Foundation and the lifesaving work they?re doing across our state. Dr. Michael Lutz stopped by to share three things we all need to know about men?s health?and how the Foundation is expanding free screenings, education, and support services to reach more Michigan men. Learn more at www.michiganmenshealthfoundation.org.
2025 Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure Opens Registration with Early Bird Pricing
Register now for the 2025 Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure on September 13 at The Riverwalk, Milliken Park. Celebrate survivors, support breast cancer research, and take advantage of early bird pricing at komen.org/detroitrace.
Register now for the 2025 Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure on September 13 at The Riverwalk, Milliken Park. Celebrate survivors, support breast cancer research, and take advantage of early bird pricing at komen.org/detroitrace.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.