Screen time for children during summer brings concern
Kids are surrounded by screens and sometimes parents struggle with limits.
Kids are surrounded by screens and sometimes parents struggle with limits.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
New drug could lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, study finds
Researchers in a new study found that the drug showed an ability to protect the brain in a certain way, which is a critical defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers in a new study found that the drug showed an ability to protect the brain in a certain way, which is a critical defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
Popular beers found with high levels of dangerous 'forever chemicals,' study reveals
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Recent studies have found that some beers brewed in the US have high levels of "forever chemicals" and are considered above the allowed EPA limit.
Tick safety: How to protect yourself and your pets as tick-borne diseases spike in Michigan
Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, are on the rise in Michigan. Experts urge taking steps to prevent tick bites in the first place.
Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, are on the rise in Michigan. Experts urge taking steps to prevent tick bites in the first place.
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Children’s cereals are getting less healthy, study finds
A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.
A recent study reveals that children’s ready-to-eat cereals in the U.S. have become less healthy between 2010 and 2023.
Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination
The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
Remember 5 layers of swim safety for children around water
Before everyone heads to the pool, a sobering stat is that the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old, is drowning.
Before everyone heads to the pool, a sobering stat is that the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old, is drowning.
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere - a dietician explains what we can do
The idea is, you don't have to get rid of all of it - but reduce it, and swap out some of it with whole foods.
The idea is, you don't have to get rid of all of it - but reduce it, and swap out some of it with whole foods.
Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
The cucumbers may be within shelf life for the rest of this week, and the CDC says several people recently ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida.
How strong are your bones and how do we protect them?
As we get older, our bones get weaker. What can we do to prevent that?
As we get older, our bones get weaker. What can we do to prevent that?
Hundreds of nursing home workers strike for 24 hours amid contract dispute with Ciena Healthcare
The striking workers targeted five different nursing homes around Metro Detroit, calling for better wages and an improved staff-resident ratio at the facilities.
The striking workers targeted five different nursing homes around Metro Detroit, calling for better wages and an improved staff-resident ratio at the facilities.
Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Metastatic prostate cancer is top of mind after former President Biden's diagnosis
Dr. Daniel Krauss is a radiation specialist with Corewell Health specializes in prostrate cancer. Krauss said that typically prostrate cancer is caught before it gets to this stage.
Dr. Daniel Krauss is a radiation specialist with Corewell Health specializes in prostrate cancer. Krauss said that typically prostrate cancer is caught before it gets to this stage.
Popular weight-loss drug could help cut down on alcohol use, study finds
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
A new study suggests that weight-loss drugs may significantly reduce alcohol consumption in people with obesity.
First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.
Actress, Southfield native Selma Blair talk like with MS: 'Don't give up hope'
She's unforgettable on the big screen, but lately at 52, she finds herself on a different stage as a disability advocate since being diagnosed with MS in 2018. A diagnosis that was long overdue.
She's unforgettable on the big screen, but lately at 52, she finds herself on a different stage as a disability advocate since being diagnosed with MS in 2018. A diagnosis that was long overdue.