Surgery helped him lose 210 pounds. Now he wants to share his story with everyone
Darryl Filban, a Farmington Hills man who weight 465 pounds at his heaviest has now lost almost half his weight. Aided by the gastric sleeve surgery, he is sharing his story with other people also struggling with their weight.
Darryl Filban, a Farmington Hills man who weight 465 pounds at his heaviest has now lost almost half his weight. Aided by the gastric sleeve surgery, he is sharing his story with other people also struggling with their weight.
2 more retired FDNY firefighters die from 9/11 related illnesses, says FDNY
Two more retired FDNY firefighters have died from 9/11 related illnesses, according to the fire department.
Two more retired FDNY firefighters have died from 9/11 related illnesses, according to the fire department.
Nursing home alternative PACE lets seniors stay in their homes
PACE has been around since 1994 in our area with centers in Southfield, Dearborn, Detroit, Sterling Heights and Eastpointe. It is soon to be opening in Pontiac at end of this year.
PACE has been around since 1994 in our area with centers in Southfield, Dearborn, Detroit, Sterling Heights and Eastpointe. It is soon to be opening in Pontiac at end of this year.
Oakland County resident being tested for coronavirus, sample sent to CDC
The fifth specimen from Michigan potentially containing the coronavirus has been sent to the CDC for testing.
The fifth specimen from Michigan potentially containing the coronavirus has been sent to the CDC for testing.
Woman wearing surgical mask to protect from coronavirus says bank teller called police on her
She has worn them when she's gotten sick in the past. But this year because of the coronavirus and flu she rarely takes it off.
She has worn them when she's gotten sick in the past. But this year because of the coronavirus and flu she rarely takes it off.
Doctor who sounded alarm on coronavirus dies, hospital says
Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.
Li Wenliang, a doctor in China who was allegedly detained for warning others about the coronavirus before he himself was sickened by the illness, has died, according to the hospital treating him.
Single dad of special needs boy dies from flu complications
Charlie Ewalt was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 16. Two weeks later, he was taken off life support.
Charlie Ewalt was admitted to the hospital on Jan. 16. Two weeks later, he was taken off life support.
High school hockey player saved by defibrillator after collapsing
Back in December just two days after Christmas, the 15-year-old who has played hockey since he was 4, was doing drills at the Hazel Park Ice Arena with his high school team.
Back in December just two days after Christmas, the 15-year-old who has played hockey since he was 4, was doing drills at the Hazel Park Ice Arena with his high school team.
The Doctor Is In: Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac rehab is great for recovering patients, but only 25% of heart patients participate. To make it easier for patients, Henry Ford Health System is offering cardiac rehab through remote video conferencing on smartphones.
Cardiac rehab is great for recovering patients, but only 25% of heart patients participate. To make it easier for patients, Henry Ford Health System is offering cardiac rehab through remote video conferencing on smartphones.
VIDEO: Michigan toddler can't stop dancing when she hears for the first time
Emma Chadwell was born with hearing loss and doctors said she would be deaf. But cochlear implants gave her the gift of hearing and her reaction is inspiring.
Emma Chadwell was born with hearing loss and doctors said she would be deaf. But cochlear implants gave her the gift of hearing and her reaction is inspiring.
As the deadly coronavirus continues to spread, at what point does it become a pandemic?
Health officials are concerned that the coronavirus, which has infected more than 20,000 people across 26 countries and killed more than 420 people, is going to become a pandemic.
Health officials are concerned that the coronavirus, which has infected more than 20,000 people across 26 countries and killed more than 420 people, is going to become a pandemic.
Teen starting nonprofit after receiving double lung transplant from vaping
A Michigan teen who received the country's first double lung transplant due to vaping is starting a nonprofit to help promote health and wellness among his peers.
A Michigan teen who received the country's first double lung transplant due to vaping is starting a nonprofit to help promote health and wellness among his peers.
Shannen Doherty reveals stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis: 'It’s a bitter pill to swallow'
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum revealed Tuesday that her cancer has returned and is now stage four.
The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum revealed Tuesday that her cancer has returned and is now stage four.
North Carolina woman calls 911 with toes after hands crushed under car
A North Carolina woman traveling through South Carolina had to use her toes to dial 911 because her hands became trapped while changing a tire.
A North Carolina woman traveling through South Carolina had to use her toes to dial 911 because her hands became trapped while changing a tire.
South Carolina 13-year-old dies from flu complications
Arden Bradley passed away at the Shelby hospital on Jan. 31, per her obituary.
Arden Bradley passed away at the Shelby hospital on Jan. 31, per her obituary.
Adaptive yoga at DMC helps disabled overcome their injuries
The DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit offers free adaptive yoga classes, which tailor each exercise and pose to the needs of each individual.
The DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit offers free adaptive yoga classes, which tailor each exercise and pose to the needs of each individual.
Metro Airport designated as coronavirus screening location
One new guideline that's currently in effect requires US citizens who have traveled to China within the last two weeks to be rerouted to a designated airport where they will undergo enhanced screenings. One of those airports is Detroit Metro.
One new guideline that's currently in effect requires US citizens who have traveled to China within the last two weeks to be rerouted to a designated airport where they will undergo enhanced screenings. One of those airports is Detroit Metro.
Want to lose weight? Maybe snacking in front of the TV is your problem
The TV snacking habit that many of us fall for when we get home from work may be a big contributor to our weight gain.
The TV snacking habit that many of us fall for when we get home from work may be a big contributor to our weight gain.
Does watching the Super Bowl raise your risk of a heart attack?
Millions will tune into the Super Bowl on Sunday, but just how many are unknowingly putting themselves at risk of a heart attack?
Millions will tune into the Super Bowl on Sunday, but just how many are unknowingly putting themselves at risk of a heart attack?
Philippines reports world’s 1st coronavirus death outside China
The first death outside China from the new coronavirus was recorded Sunday in the Philippines, as countries around the world evacuated hundreds of their citizens from the infection zone and Chinese authorities completed a new, rapidly constructed 1,000-bed hospital for victims of the outbreak.
The first death outside China from the new coronavirus was recorded Sunday in the Philippines, as countries around the world evacuated hundreds of their citizens from the infection zone and Chinese authorities completed a new, rapidly constructed 1,000-bed hospital for victims of the outbreak.