Trenton men who cared for mother with rare disease - now charged with her murder

Grant and Gabriel Balogh grew up like most boys playing sports, going on vacation and enjoying time with their family. But the boys eventually learned their family was different, haunted by a genetic curse that would impact the rest of their lives.

Teens who feel connected to parents grow up to be healthier adults, study shows
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It may get difficult at times, but a new study from the Cleveland Clinic Children's said the more connected kids feel to their parents and teachers when they're growing up, the healthier they'll be as adults. Teens need to learn through trial and error, and that means letting them fail, but in a safe environment. Finding that balance can be tricky for parents when it feels like their kids are pushing away from them. But that doesn't mean they should give up trying to connect with them.

1st case of West Nile Virus found in Oakland County man

It is the first human case of WNV in Oakland County in 2019, and the fourth this year in Michigan.

Here's the most important things you need to know about CBD
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CBD is sweeping the nation and the accompanying hype has made it a difficult thing to ignore. CBD is extracted from flowers or buds of marijuana. It's not the compound that gets you high, but it does have many medical uses. However, if you're going to be ingesting the ingredient you should know where to buy it and that's not always easy. Dr. Mark Moyad from the University of Michigan explains what you need to know.

Recall of blood pressure medications expanded for 5th time due to possible cancer risk

Federal health officials said a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure has been expanded for a fifth time after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing substance were detected.

Most young kids shouldn’t drink plant-based milk, new guidelines say

Most children younger than 5 years of age should avoid drinking plant-based milk, including almond, rice and oat blends, according to new health guidelines released by four of the nation’s leading health organizations.

Walmart to stop selling e-cigarettes amid vaping-related illnesses and deaths

Walmart will stop selling e-cigarettes at its U.S. locations amid growing “regulatory complexity” and “uncertainty” regarding the products that have recently come under scrutiny, according to a company memo.

Jeep donates 6 mini Wranglers to Children's Hospital

The hospital believes that when a child can arrive to the OR in a decorated motorized ride instead of a gurney or a wheelchair, it takes their mind off the operation. 

Rabies found in dead skunk in Southfield, warning issued

The Oakland County Health Division reported a confirmed case of rabies in a dead skunk removed from Southfield north of 10 Mile Road, south of Lincoln Road between Southfield and Greenfield Roads.

Be aware, not alarmed, Oakland County warns of "most dangerous mosquito-borne virus" in Michigan

Oakland County taking precautions over recent reports of dangerous mosquito disease spotted in Michigan. After killing three people on the west side of the state, health officials are warning the be aware, but not alarmed, of a breakout of Eastern Equine Encephalitis - a mosquito-borne virus with a 33 percent mortality rate.

Henry Ford Hospital has one of the largest brain tissue banks in the world.
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Hundreds of brain tissue samples are stored at Henry Ford Hospital, where it gets tested, data is logged and a treasure trove of information regarding treating tumors is collected.

Flavored vaping ban goes into effect, store owners brace for hit

The flavored vaping ban started Wednesday but companies like the Vapor Shoppe in Ferndale have 14 days’ grace period to clear the product off the shelf.

Kroger will soon sell avocados, other produce that has triple the shelf life thanks to new science

Kroger has expanded a partnership with California-based Apeel Sciences, a company that has developed a way to slow the rate at which produce rots, doubling and even tripling the shelf life of produce like limes and avocados.

Michigan's flavored vaping ban is now in effect. Violators could be jailed six months and fined $200

Michigan's flavored e-cigarette ban goes into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The rules outline who the ban pertains to and the punishments awaiting anyone who violates the directive, which is in effect for 6 months.

3 die of mosquito-borne virus EEE, health officials warn of evening outdoor events

Public health officials are urging people to guard against mosquito bites after more cases of a rare mosquito-borne virus, including two additional deaths in southwestern Michigan.

The Doctor Is In: Cold & Flu
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An Urgent Care doctor from Beaumont Health helps decipher differences between cold, flu and allergies. Content is sponsored and provided by Beaumont Health.