Woman discovers cancerous lump in breast after friend's diagnosis: 'Early detection is key'
“I was already at stage two, and it had gone to lymph nodes. So who knows, if I had not paid attention and listened to her sharing her story, where I'd be today," said Shannon Renee, a radio personality on 105.1 The BOUNCE.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is Saturday, October 5th at The Corner Ballpark in Corktown
Join FOX 2's Taryn Asher and Jay Towers for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk! Get your pink ready to join thousands who will take part in the event, at a new location this year!
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach all-time high
More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.
Breast cancer deaths down, but cases up — especially in younger women
A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.
CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs
CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.
Could blood tests detect heart disease decades in advance? Study says yes
A certain blood test measuring three things relating to inflammation and fat can predict stroke and heart attack risk decades out, according to a recent study.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
As weight-loss drugs take off, doctor says these foods are just as powerful
According to health experts, if you eat the right foods, your body will trigger the natural release of GLP-1 – which is what injectable weight-loss drugs do.
Michigan Medicine reports year's second data breach impacting 57k people
The employee accepted an unsolicited prompt, which allowed hackers access to their email account and its contents.
'Galaxy Gas': Kids are inhaling dangerous levels of nitrous oxide
Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.
Edward's story: How the Autism Alliance of Michigan turns challenges into opportunities
For people with autism, finding meaningful employment and a good-paying job has a unique set of challenges. That's where the Autism Alliance of Michigan comes in – to help land jobs and gain independence for the person and their caretaker.
Short walks after each meal can benefit overall health
Walking right after eating is good for sleep, digestion, blood pressure and blood sugar, according to health experts.
Which cities are best for women? Study highlights economic, health, and safety
A new study by WalletHub reveals the best cities for women in 2024 based on economic, health, and safety factors.
More than 3,000 chemicals enter the body through food packaging, study finds
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.