How to spot all of the colorectal cancer warning signs
The doctor says that certain risk factors appear to be playing a role.
The doctor says that certain risk factors appear to be playing a role.
Listen to your heart because you may have a valve problem - but new surgical option brings help
We've all heard about valves maybe when it comes to your water pipes - but how about your heart?
We've all heard about valves maybe when it comes to your water pipes - but how about your heart?
New surgical option brings help for your heart
Think of a valve about an inch in diameter, a valve the size of a paper clip. But like any valve you have in your home - when it doesn't work - things can go very wrong.
Think of a valve about an inch in diameter, a valve the size of a paper clip. But like any valve you have in your home - when it doesn't work - things can go very wrong.
Dearborn requires waste processing company to mitigate more air pollution following second settlement
In April 2023, the City filed a lawsuit against the company for continual violations of the City’s ordinance prohibiting the spread of fugitive dust, containing hazardous waste, from industrial operations and posing serious public health and environmental hazards to Dearborn’s Southend residents.
In April 2023, the City filed a lawsuit against the company for continual violations of the City’s ordinance prohibiting the spread of fugitive dust, containing hazardous waste, from industrial operations and posing serious public health and environmental hazards to Dearborn’s Southend residents.
Dentist says gum disease impacts cardiovascular health
It may be surprising to some, that the bacteria that infects the gums can easily travel - damaging blood vessels, causing inflammation.
It may be surprising to some, that the bacteria that infects the gums can easily travel - damaging blood vessels, causing inflammation.
Michigan confirms two more kids have died from influenza, bringing pediatric flu deaths to five
Michigan's flu problem is not going away as cases related to influenza have surged this winter season.
Michigan's flu problem is not going away as cases related to influenza have surged this winter season.
Daylight Savings Time is near, but a sleep strategy can ease the transition
It's almost time to engage in that debate that gets us all fired up twice a year - changing the clocks.
It's almost time to engage in that debate that gets us all fired up twice a year - changing the clocks.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Keeping track of your heart health and looking for red flags
February is American Heart Month, meaning a time to check in on your cardiovascular health if you haven't, in awhile.
February is American Heart Month, meaning a time to check in on your cardiovascular health if you haven't, in awhile.
Heart Month: How to Support the American Heart Association in Southeast Michigan
The American Heart Association joins us on FOX LOCAL to discuss life-saving initiatives and upcoming events in Southeast Michigan during American Heart Month. Learn how your support can help fight heart disease and stroke in our community - visit heart.org
The American Heart Association joins us on FOX LOCAL to discuss life-saving initiatives and upcoming events in Southeast Michigan during American Heart Month. Learn how your support can help fight heart disease and stroke in our community - visit heart.org
Prostate cancer higher among first responders and at-risk communities, says experts
The American Cancer Society says more than 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The alarming number is even higher than in past years, with first responders especially at risk.
The American Cancer Society says more than 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The alarming number is even higher than in past years, with first responders especially at risk.
Children are showing co-infections, meaning more than one virus at a time
And while being sick with two viruses may sound stressful, the doctor says most kids handle it pretty well and are able to recover at home.
And while being sick with two viruses may sound stressful, the doctor says most kids handle it pretty well and are able to recover at home.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Trump Administration looks to make IVF costs more affordable
The new executive order is asking for recommendations to aggressively reduce out of pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.
The new executive order is asking for recommendations to aggressively reduce out of pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.
Cold weather can trigger an allergic reaction
Many of us find the cold temps to be a bit frustrating, but about 5 percent of the population actually is allergic to cold weather.
Many of us find the cold temps to be a bit frustrating, but about 5 percent of the population actually is allergic to cold weather.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
Michigan teen takes part in groundbreaking type 1 diabetes drug trial
Ivy is taking part in the five-year double-blind placebo controlled trial, meaning she doesn't know if she got the drug or the placebo. But as she makes routine trips to Boston for blood draws, hope is very high.
Ivy is taking part in the five-year double-blind placebo controlled trial, meaning she doesn't know if she got the drug or the placebo. But as she makes routine trips to Boston for blood draws, hope is very high.
This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
Brake dust is harder on your lungs than diesel exhaust, study suggests
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.