Florida man who thought he had a bad sunburn on leg nearly dies from flesh-eating bacteria
A Pennsylvania native who recently moved to Pensacola, Florida, with his fiancee will need to learn to walk again after nearly losing his leg to a flesh-eating bacteria.
A Pennsylvania native who recently moved to Pensacola, Florida, with his fiancee will need to learn to walk again after nearly losing his leg to a flesh-eating bacteria.
Name changes, fingerprints, filing fees - for the transgender community, transitioning can be tedious
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
"It's such a little thing that a lot of people take for granted, but it's very important in the transgender community." That's Tracy, although not officially. Tracy is transitioning from a male to a female and is in the process of changing her identity on paper to fit that new transition. And the process is extensive. It involves a background check, a legal publication, a fingerprint log and plenty of filing fees. The process can be cumbersome, which is why attornies are extending their help to assist individuals transitioning.
Brain Science
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
Stopping the Stigma: A FOX 2 News special report on mental illness
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December. There is a stigma around mental health. And that needs to end now.?
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December. There is a stigma around mental health. And that needs to end now.?
Brain Science
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
The human brain is an amazingly complex and intricate bioelectrical organ that experience various rhythms and cycles. Most people know when there are misfirings in their brains, that can affect thoughts and emotions. But few understand the effect they can have on your physical ability and well-being.
Stopping the Stigma on Mental Illness
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December.
You are not alone. One in five people will fight mental illness at some point in their lives - and some may not survive their fight. This is a topic FOX 2 knows too well following the loss of Jessica Starr last December.
Mental Health Resources in Michigan
Help is available. If you're struggling and you need help, look no further. You've made it this far, and you will make it through. YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK.
Help is available. If you're struggling and you need help, look no further. You've made it this far, and you will make it through. YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK.
The science of your brain
Your brain is a complex organ that goes through rhythms and cycles. Most people know it's misfiring, it can affect your thoughts and emotions. In this video, we explore how the brain functions and the new things we're learning every day about it.
Your brain is a complex organ that goes through rhythms and cycles. Most people know it's misfiring, it can affect your thoughts and emotions. In this video, we explore how the brain functions and the new things we're learning every day about it.
Rabies found in dead skunk in West Bloomfield: health officials
Oakland County health officials confirmed Thursday a case of rabies in a dead skunk found in West Bloomfield.
Oakland County health officials confirmed Thursday a case of rabies in a dead skunk found in West Bloomfield.
5 things learned through breast cancer process
FOX 2's Katie Fehr was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. Today, she's in remission. She credits her doctors and local hospitals but she learned a lot of tips for taking better care of herself and for managing the cancer chaos. This piece is written by Katie - in her own words - to share some of the things she learned.
FOX 2's Katie Fehr was diagnosed with breast cancer one year ago. Today, she's in remission. She credits her doctors and local hospitals but she learned a lot of tips for taking better care of herself and for managing the cancer chaos. This piece is written by Katie - in her own words - to share some of the things she learned.
Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert-flavored pods for e-cigarettes
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.
95 percent of baby foods tested contained toxic metals, report finds
Rice-based products, sweet potatoes and fruit juices were found to have the highest risk for neurotoxic harm, the report states.
Rice-based products, sweet potatoes and fruit juices were found to have the highest risk for neurotoxic harm, the report states.
School district to eliminate locker rooms, replace them with gender-neutral facilities
The Eastern Lancaster County School District voted Monday to initiate an ambitious renovation plan to create non-gender specific facilities at its high school in place of traditional gender-specific locker rooms.
The Eastern Lancaster County School District voted Monday to initiate an ambitious renovation plan to create non-gender specific facilities at its high school in place of traditional gender-specific locker rooms.
Raising autism awareness with blue Halloween buckets
The October tradition of going door-to-door, saying "boo," and getting a handful of candy is easy for most people. However, for some who have autism, it can be challenging.
The October tradition of going door-to-door, saying "boo," and getting a handful of candy is easy for most people. However, for some who have autism, it can be challenging.
Prepare U mental health program for teens helps break the stigma
"We had four suicides in two years with three children and one of our staff members," said Keith Garrison.
"We had four suicides in two years with three children and one of our staff members," said Keith Garrison.
Owner of vape stores left with more questions after court blocks Michigan ban
After protests and legal action, a state judge decided to block Michigan's ban on flavored e-cigarettes. But one owner of two vape shops in Detroit is not quite jumping for joy
After protests and legal action, a state judge decided to block Michigan's ban on flavored e-cigarettes. But one owner of two vape shops in Detroit is not quite jumping for joy
More people are getting health advice from social media. Is that good or bad?
According to a healthy Now survey from the Parade-Cleveland Clinic, 45 percent of us now get health advice from online sources. A doctor with the clinic said while that can serve as a real inspiration for many, there can also be a lot of false health claims on the Internet that could lead us astray.
According to a healthy Now survey from the Parade-Cleveland Clinic, 45 percent of us now get health advice from online sources. A doctor with the clinic said while that can serve as a real inspiration for many, there can also be a lot of false health claims on the Internet that could lead us astray.
Gov. Whitmer, AG Dana Nessel fire back after judge temporarily blocks flavored vaping ban
Governor Gretchen Whitmer calls the decision wrong after a judge temporarily blocked her flavored vape ban on Tuesday.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer calls the decision wrong after a judge temporarily blocked her flavored vape ban on Tuesday.
Teen taken off life support after second test determined no brain activity
A teen who was declared brain dead after an asthma attack last month has been taken off life support.
A teen who was declared brain dead after an asthma attack last month has been taken off life support.
Family waits in limbo after court hearing to prolong care of teen on life support dismissed
A court hearing Tuesday to decide the short-term fate of a Monroe County teen on life support was unsuccessful, as the judge dismissed the case because he didn't have jurisdiction.
A court hearing Tuesday to decide the short-term fate of a Monroe County teen on life support was unsuccessful, as the judge dismissed the case because he didn't have jurisdiction.