Belly fat - that stuff linked diabetes, dementia, cancer and heart disease
We're looking ahead to the struggle that often comes with the holiday season and we're getting healthy for the holidays. If you don't like what the scale is saying maybe there's another number to focus on instead. We're talking about belly fat.
We're looking ahead to the struggle that often comes with the holiday season and we're getting healthy for the holidays. If you don't like what the scale is saying maybe there's another number to focus on instead. We're talking about belly fat.
‘A condition of the poor’: Childhood obesity rates increasing worldwide, report finds
The report called the number of overweight children across the world "striking," noting how much it now affects low- and middle-income countries.
The report called the number of overweight children across the world "striking," noting how much it now affects low- and middle-income countries.
Introducing Plenity, the medication that could make you lose weight
In the struggle to lose weight, when it comes to taking prescription medication there's a new option on the market for people who only need to lose a few pounds. A new pill labeled Plenity may be the medication to bring those people relief.
In the struggle to lose weight, when it comes to taking prescription medication there's a new option on the market for people who only need to lose a few pounds. A new pill labeled Plenity may be the medication to bring those people relief.
‘A real-life nightmare’: Family sues medical center over death of mom after routine cyst removal procedure
The family of a New York woman who died after a routine cyst removal procedure is suing the medical center for $50 million.
The family of a New York woman who died after a routine cyst removal procedure is suing the medical center for $50 million.
Cortisone injections for hip and knee pain can be riskier than previously believed, study says
Hip and knee intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which are quite commonly given to treat joint pain, may be more harmful than medical professionals previously thought, according to new study from the Boston University School of Medicine.
Hip and knee intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which are quite commonly given to treat joint pain, may be more harmful than medical professionals previously thought, according to new study from the Boston University School of Medicine.
Dad’s skin cancer battle leaves him with massive chunk missing from neck, back
A 37-year-old Australian father of two is warning others to undergo a routine skin check after losing a large chunk of flesh on his back and neck to melanoma.
A 37-year-old Australian father of two is warning others to undergo a routine skin check after losing a large chunk of flesh on his back and neck to melanoma.
Companies reach tentative deal to settle opioids lawsuit
(AP) -- The nation's three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit related to the opioid crisis just as the first federal trial over the crisis was due to begin Monday, according to a lead lawyer for the local governments suing the drug industry.
(AP) -- The nation's three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit related to the opioid crisis just as the first federal trial over the crisis was due to begin Monday, according to a lead lawyer for the local governments suing the drug industry.
Mom diagnosed with rare breast cancer during pregnancy delivers 'miracle' baby boy
Jade Devis said it started with a hard lump that was allegedly dismissed by a radiologist as a pregnancy symptom.
Jade Devis said it started with a hard lump that was allegedly dismissed by a radiologist as a pregnancy symptom.
Over 64,000 pounds of raw beef products recalled over E. coli contamination
Over 64,000 pounds of raw beef product could be contaminated with E. coli.
Over 64,000 pounds of raw beef product could be contaminated with E. coli.
Over 6,000 pounds of Great Value sausage patties recalled over possible Salmonella contamination
Anyone who has purchased contaminated products should not consume them. They should be thrown away or returned.
Anyone who has purchased contaminated products should not consume them. They should be thrown away or returned.
Jessica Starr
Every 13 minutes, someone in the U.S. takes their life. Every 14 minutes, someone is left to try to make sense of it. Jessica Starr's death by suicide devastated her family and rocked FOX 2 - including the faithful viewers and fans.
Every 13 minutes, someone in the U.S. takes their life. Every 14 minutes, someone is left to try to make sense of it. Jessica Starr's death by suicide devastated her family and rocked FOX 2 - including the faithful viewers and fans.
Carleigh
Carleigh is 15 years old. She's doing everything a typical teenager does and, on the day we talked with her, she was spending some time with her dog. It was a bright spot at the end of the day for the accomplished teen who has spent years working on herself. Carleigh was adopted as an infant from China and her family as overjoyed with their beautiful girl. Life was happy and a whirlwind of activity. But that changed by the 4th grade.
Carleigh is 15 years old. She's doing everything a typical teenager does and, on the day we talked with her, she was spending some time with her dog. It was a bright spot at the end of the day for the accomplished teen who has spent years working on herself. Carleigh was adopted as an infant from China and her family as overjoyed with their beautiful girl. Life was happy and a whirlwind of activity. But that changed by the 4th grade.
Joe Harris
Six million men in America are diagnosed with depression every year. Those are the men who actually seek help. It's no secret that men don't open up very easily. An estimated three million men suffer from daily anxiety and death by suicide is the seventh-leading cause of death for men. The stigma surround mental health is crippling and preventing many men from seeking help.
Six million men in America are diagnosed with depression every year. Those are the men who actually seek help. It's no secret that men don't open up very easily. An estimated three million men suffer from daily anxiety and death by suicide is the seventh-leading cause of death for men. The stigma surround mental health is crippling and preventing many men from seeking help.
Suicide, teens, and men: Mental illness does not discriminate
Mental health does not discriminate. At some point in your life, you may suffer from some kind of mental illness. Know that you are not alone. While there is a stigma around issues like mental health, also know, that ends now.
Mental health does not discriminate. At some point in your life, you may suffer from some kind of mental illness. Know that you are not alone. While there is a stigma around issues like mental health, also know, that ends now.
Special K
Ketamine is most commonly known as a party drug 'special K' but it has a new use on mental illness. Roughly 16 million Americans suffer some sort of major depression and 30% won't respond to oral anti-depressant therapy. It's mostly women. But there is hope and it can trace its roots to the 1980s.
Ketamine is most commonly known as a party drug 'special K' but it has a new use on mental illness. Roughly 16 million Americans suffer some sort of major depression and 30% won't respond to oral anti-depressant therapy. It's mostly women. But there is hope and it can trace its roots to the 1980s.
Suicide, teens, and men: Mental illness does not discriminate
Mental health does not discriminate.
Mental health does not discriminate.
How social media affects the mental health of teens
7 out of 10 American teens say depression and anxiety is a part of their daily life. Across Metro Detroit, schools have places for teens to help teens. In this video, we explore how social media is to blame for the loneliness of Generation Z
7 out of 10 American teens say depression and anxiety is a part of their daily life. Across Metro Detroit, schools have places for teens to help teens. In this video, we explore how social media is to blame for the loneliness of Generation Z
Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder over asbestos concerns
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of its baby powder over concerns the product may contain asbestos.
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of its baby powder over concerns the product may contain asbestos.
Thinking too much could cause you to die sooner
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
Bill to let counselors keep diagnosing is sent to Gov. Whitmer
Lawmakers voted Thursday to update Michigan's law so that 10,000 counselors can continue diagnosing mental disorders and using psychotherapy techniques amid concerns over regulators' plan to revise licensing rules governing the profession.
Lawmakers voted Thursday to update Michigan's law so that 10,000 counselors can continue diagnosing mental disorders and using psychotherapy techniques amid concerns over regulators' plan to revise licensing rules governing the profession.