Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.
Teamwork saves Grosse Pointe basketball coach who had cardiac arrest mid-game
When Grosse Pointe basketball coach Bob Zaranek went down in the middle of a game, a team of people worked to save his life.
When Grosse Pointe basketball coach Bob Zaranek went down in the middle of a game, a team of people worked to save his life.
Canton nurse in dire need of kidney donation
Lynette Nyberg, of Canton, has been suffering from polycystic kidney and liver disease for the last two decades, but she recently found out her kidney function has dropped to dangerous levels.
Lynette Nyberg, of Canton, has been suffering from polycystic kidney and liver disease for the last two decades, but she recently found out her kidney function has dropped to dangerous levels.
U Matter suicide prevention helps teens in crisis
Jenna had dealt with anxiety and depression and engaging in unhealthy behaviors. But when she found the U Matter suicide prevention program through The Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield - she found help for herself and a way to help others.
Jenna had dealt with anxiety and depression and engaging in unhealthy behaviors. But when she found the U Matter suicide prevention program through The Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield - she found help for herself and a way to help others.
Current and former cigarette smokers live in more pain, study finds
The study was linked to increased levels of pain — even after quitting.
The study was linked to increased levels of pain — even after quitting.
China counts sharp rise in coronavirus cases, including 2 in Beijing
China reported Monday a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including the first cases in the capital.
China reported Monday a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus, including the first cases in the capital.
There are both healthy and unhealthy ways to eat popcorn
It is award season and that means people are probably watching movies. Of course the most appropriate snack to eat while watching a movie is popcorn. Depending on how you eat it, it can be a healthy or unhealthy snack.
It is award season and that means people are probably watching movies. Of course the most appropriate snack to eat while watching a movie is popcorn. Depending on how you eat it, it can be a healthy or unhealthy snack.
US to screen airline passengers from China for new illness
U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.
U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.
Milwaukee woman dies after leaving ER due to long wait, family says
A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.
A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.
Fiancé: ESPN reporter who died following pneumonia battle had Stage IV cancer
An ESPN reporter who died in December 2019 after contracting pneumonia had Stage IV cancer, according to his fiancé.
An ESPN reporter who died in December 2019 after contracting pneumonia had Stage IV cancer, according to his fiancé.
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreaks over, product safe to eat again, FDA says
Three separate outbreaks of E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce appeared to be over and the product was deemed safe to eat again, the FDA and CDC announced.
Three separate outbreaks of E. coli-tainted romaine lettuce appeared to be over and the product was deemed safe to eat again, the FDA and CDC announced.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
China says it’s possible that new virus could spread between humans
Officials are investigating whether a woman contracted the virus from her husband.
Officials are investigating whether a woman contracted the virus from her husband.
Michigan and country hit hard with influenza B
Doctors are warning the strain of the flu that is infecting people is particularly contagious and spurring on one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory.
Doctors are warning the strain of the flu that is infecting people is particularly contagious and spurring on one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory.
You're likely to be most miserable at age 47, study suggests
The dreaded mid-life crisis may be a response to life’s peak of misery, according to a study published Monday in the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The dreaded mid-life crisis may be a response to life’s peak of misery, according to a study published Monday in the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Man's rare disease with body attacking his eye muscles desperate for help
The disease has progressed to the point where his life is in danger. And it's believed Justin may be suffering from another undiagnosed illness or cancer.
The disease has progressed to the point where his life is in danger. And it's believed Justin may be suffering from another undiagnosed illness or cancer.
Girl, 4, becomes blind after suffering from flu, mother says
A mother from Waterloo, Iowa, said her daughter became blind after being hospitalized for the flu.
A mother from Waterloo, Iowa, said her daughter became blind after being hospitalized for the flu.
Not all seizures can be treated with medications. For some, it takes rewiring the brain
One mother kept suffering from seizures even after medication and brain surgery. So doctors at the Henry Ford Health neurosurgeons tried another treatment instead. They rewired her brain to reduce activity.
One mother kept suffering from seizures even after medication and brain surgery. So doctors at the Henry Ford Health neurosurgeons tried another treatment instead. They rewired her brain to reduce activity.
Woman says birth control pills led to ‘massive’ blood clots that nearly killed her: ‘I’m lucky to be alive’
Reports said that the woman was hospitalized for days after birth control pills led her to develop two “massive” blood clots in her lungs.
Reports said that the woman was hospitalized for days after birth control pills led her to develop two “massive” blood clots in her lungs.
Raising minimum wage by $1 could prevent thousands of suicides each year, study suggests
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.