Our brains shield us from the full realization of our own inescapable death, study finds
When it comes to thinking about death, it turns out that there’s a protective mechanism which allows our brains to recognize death as an “other-person” problem, not a personal one.
When it comes to thinking about death, it turns out that there’s a protective mechanism which allows our brains to recognize death as an “other-person” problem, not a personal one.
‘He had to come home with me’: Nurse adopts man with autism so that he can get life-saving heart transplant
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
Report on reducing antibiotics in beef gives several national fast-food chains ‘F’ grade
A report released Thursday graded the beef of top U.S. restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks, giving only one an “A” grade and many of them an “F” grade.
A report released Thursday graded the beef of top U.S. restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks, giving only one an “A” grade and many of them an “F” grade.
Fetal exposure to painkiller acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism, study says
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
‘It entered through my nose’: Man left comatose, temporarily paralyzed after contracting parasite on jet ski trip to river
It was supposed to be a fun jet skiing trip, but just a few days later, Ryan Perry of Maryland began feeling ill and having severe headaches which quickly escalated to tremors and hallucinations.
It was supposed to be a fun jet skiing trip, but just a few days later, Ryan Perry of Maryland began feeling ill and having severe headaches which quickly escalated to tremors and hallucinations.
Your sacrificing a lot of calories this Halloween.
We are getting healthy for the holidays because we know when Halloween comes around, we start eating the kids' candy and we just can't stop.
We are getting healthy for the holidays because we know when Halloween comes around, we start eating the kids' candy and we just can't stop.
Mom in viral overdose photo celebrates 3 years of sobriety
A mother whose overdose photo went viral three years ago — after responding officers found her slumped over the in the front seat of her car, still holding a syringe, with her infant son in the back — has shared an incredible update celebrating three years of sobriety.
A mother whose overdose photo went viral three years ago — after responding officers found her slumped over the in the front seat of her car, still holding a syringe, with her infant son in the back — has shared an incredible update celebrating three years of sobriety.
Sleep expert who manages schedules for MLB team brings several recommendations
Ever wonder how baseball players find time to sleep during the busy schedule professional athletes live? Well, a doctor at the Henry Ford Center for Sleep Disorders helps by sending one team sleep schedules and individualized plans for certain players. Her main focus has been The Washington Nationals, who are playing in the World Series tonight
Ever wonder how baseball players find time to sleep during the busy schedule professional athletes live? Well, a doctor at the Henry Ford Center for Sleep Disorders helps by sending one team sleep schedules and individualized plans for certain players. Her main focus has been The Washington Nationals, who are playing in the World Series tonight
Mich. company recalling apples for potential listeria contamination
A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination.
A county health department in Illinois says a Michigan company voluntarily is recalling nearly 2,300 cases of apples due to potential listeria contamination.
Lead found in your city's water? Now what?
Earlier this summer, Michigan officials said more lead will soon be found in our water. That time has come.
Earlier this summer, Michigan officials said more lead will soon be found in our water. That time has come.
Lathrup Village family gets restraining order, keeping comatose teen alive
Monday brought a small legal victory for Titus Cromer and his family.
Monday brought a small legal victory for Titus Cromer and his family.
Latest benefit from dark chocolate? A reduced risk in depression
The study looks at data on more than 13,000 adults who took part in a national health and nutrition survey.
The study looks at data on more than 13,000 adults who took part in a national health and nutrition survey.
Many working Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep, especially for public safety and health workers: study
The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are on the rise, and public safety and healthcare support professionals are among those impacted most, according to a recent study.
The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are on the rise, and public safety and healthcare support professionals are among those impacted most, according to a recent study.
Teen on life support, attorney fights to get him moved to long-term care facility
The family of a teenager from Lathrup Village is continuing their legal fight to keep the young man alive.
The family of a teenager from Lathrup Village is continuing their legal fight to keep the young man alive.
Whitmer's vaping ban looking less tenable as more lung diseases being tied to THC products
The American Vaping Association, who says Whitmer's time would be better spent enacting what it calls 'sensible regulations'. However, the governor's continued defense of her ban is becoming less tenable by the day, especially in the face of CDC pronouncements linking recent lung illnesses and deaths to the use of illicit THC products.
The American Vaping Association, who says Whitmer's time would be better spent enacting what it calls 'sensible regulations'. However, the governor's continued defense of her ban is becoming less tenable by the day, especially in the face of CDC pronouncements linking recent lung illnesses and deaths to the use of illicit THC products.
BMI is only of the measurement tools used for assessing health
BMI is okay as a screening tool, but you have to do other measurements as well. Those include cholesterol and blood pressure.
BMI is okay as a screening tool, but you have to do other measurements as well. Those include cholesterol and blood pressure.
Michigan Health Dept. issues health advisory after chemical linked to lung injuries found in vaping devices
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says it has confirmed an ingredient linked to deadly lung illnesses has been found in vaping devices in Michigan that have sickened multiple people.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says it has confirmed an ingredient linked to deadly lung illnesses has been found in vaping devices in Michigan that have sickened multiple people.
Baby defies doctors by waking up after 5-day coma, smiles at daddy
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
Girl, 15, born with 'Mermaid Syndrome' dies waiting for kidney
A teen born with a rare condition that typically kills newborns within hours of birth died at age 15 while waiting for a kidney transplant, her family said.
A teen born with a rare condition that typically kills newborns within hours of birth died at age 15 while waiting for a kidney transplant, her family said.
‘Life-changing’ visit to tourist attraction leads to woman’s early breast cancer diagnosis
When Bal Gill visited Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in May, she had no idea just how life-changing the experience would be — one of the attractions helped her discover that she had breast cancer and led to an early diagnosis.
When Bal Gill visited Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in May, she had no idea just how life-changing the experience would be — one of the attractions helped her discover that she had breast cancer and led to an early diagnosis.