Treating and preventing gum disease may lower stroke risk, research suggests
Studies have found an important connection between gum disease and strokes.
Studies have found an important connection between gum disease and strokes.
Pair of Ironman athletes from Shelby Township take on a new challenge: kidney donation
After twenty years of pushing each other to be the best they can be, Brian and Kristine Frost took on one more challenge two years ago. Donating their kidneys to those in need.
After twenty years of pushing each other to be the best they can be, Brian and Kristine Frost took on one more challenge two years ago. Donating their kidneys to those in need.
New drug approved by FDA helps those with peanut allergies build resistance
A new drug approved by the FDA for the use of kids 4 to 17 years old could help those with peanut allergy build up a resistance.
A new drug approved by the FDA for the use of kids 4 to 17 years old could help those with peanut allergy build up a resistance.
China sees 254 new coronavirus deaths, 15,152 new cases, after using new reporting method
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
The total deaths from the outbreak stood at 1,367 on Thursday, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804.
The Doctor Is In: Living well for a healthy heart
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and prevent heart disease.
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and prevent heart disease.
Coronavirus: WHO officially names disease COVID-19, death toll exceeds 1,110
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
The new disease is caused by a coronavirus that was first identified late last year in China.
Surveys are showing too much politics can be harmful to health
You might love to debate it, you might hate it. Regardless, too much politics can be bad for you health.
You might love to debate it, you might hate it. Regardless, too much politics can be bad for you health.
3 brothers, ages 5 and under, all diagnosed with same form of eye cancer
All three of Angie and Aaron Rush’s sons have been diagnosed with the same rare form of eye cancer, called retinoblastoma.
All three of Angie and Aaron Rush’s sons have been diagnosed with the same rare form of eye cancer, called retinoblastoma.
Oakland County proposes plan to provide care for under- or uninsured residents
It is called Oakland Health 360, a partnership between Oakland County and other agencies like Honor Community Health, that will work together to provide a one-stop shop for medical services at the county's health care centers in Southfield and Pontiac.
It is called Oakland Health 360, a partnership between Oakland County and other agencies like Honor Community Health, that will work together to provide a one-stop shop for medical services at the county's health care centers in Southfield and Pontiac.
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.