October is here, signaling the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October has arrived and with it Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone knows early screening is a key step in preventing the cancer, but there are also a myriad of other steps one can take to reduce the threat of cancer. Those include dietary decisions.
October has arrived and with it Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone knows early screening is a key step in preventing the cancer, but there are also a myriad of other steps one can take to reduce the threat of cancer. Those include dietary decisions.
Optimism can help protect against heart attack and stroke, study finds
Optimism is effective medicine, according to a meta-analysis of 15 studies which found that people who maintain an optimistic outlook in life are much less likely to die from cardiovascular issues than people who are pessimistic.
Optimism is effective medicine, according to a meta-analysis of 15 studies which found that people who maintain an optimistic outlook in life are much less likely to die from cardiovascular issues than people who are pessimistic.
Controversial new guidelines say there’s no need to cut back on red meat, prompting criticism
The conclusions were swiftly attacked by a group of prominent U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop publication until their criticisms were addressed.
The conclusions were swiftly attacked by a group of prominent U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop publication until their criticisms were addressed.
Mom gets court order to keep son alive on life support
Bobby Reyes has been at CS Mott Hospital on life support for a week and a day. Now thanks to a ruling in court, the 14-year-old's mother has time to look for a new facility to continue his treatment.
Bobby Reyes has been at CS Mott Hospital on life support for a week and a day. Now thanks to a ruling in court, the 14-year-old's mother has time to look for a new facility to continue his treatment.
As beverages increasingly populate restaurant menus, health officials warn of more sugary drinks
Despite the obesity epidemic that has breached into the U.S., sugary and calorie-filled beverages continue to dominate the menus of fast-food restaurants. A new study from the Cleveland Clinic monitoring the evolution of 63 U.S. chain restaurant menus found beverages now make up a third of those menus. That's not good, said one registered dietician, who is worried the availability of so many sugary beverages could magnify an already troubling trend of obesity.
Despite the obesity epidemic that has breached into the U.S., sugary and calorie-filled beverages continue to dominate the menus of fast-food restaurants. A new study from the Cleveland Clinic monitoring the evolution of 63 U.S. chain restaurant menus found beverages now make up a third of those menus. That's not good, said one registered dietician, who is worried the availability of so many sugary beverages could magnify an already troubling trend of obesity.
CVS stops selling Zantac over cancer fears
CVS has announced it is no longer selling popular heartburn medicine Zantac or its generic version as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates a possible link to cancer. On Saturday, CVS Health Corp announced it would stop selling the over-the-counter heartburn medicines "out of an abundance of caution." CVS says it is not recommending people stop taking the medicines, however, it is encouraging customers who bought any of these products to return them for a refund.
CVS has announced it is no longer selling popular heartburn medicine Zantac or its generic version as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates a possible link to cancer. On Saturday, CVS Health Corp announced it would stop selling the over-the-counter heartburn medicines "out of an abundance of caution." CVS says it is not recommending people stop taking the medicines, however, it is encouraging customers who bought any of these products to return them for a refund.
EEE aerial spray in 14 Michigan counties to begin Monday night
An aerial spray that was set to be delivered this weekend in 14 counties in Michigan was delayed due to rain.
An aerial spray that was set to be delivered this weekend in 14 counties in Michigan was delayed due to rain.
FDA cautions pet owners against dog food brand after sample shows salmonella and listeria
The FDA said Performance Dog raw pet food represents "a serious threat to human and animal health."
The FDA said Performance Dog raw pet food represents "a serious threat to human and animal health."
2019 Lung Force Walk
FOX 2 is a proud sponsor of the Lung Force Walk, which helps raise money that goes towards treatment options for those with lung cancer and lung disease.
FOX 2 is a proud sponsor of the Lung Force Walk, which helps raise money that goes towards treatment options for those with lung cancer and lung disease.
NAMI annual walk, raising awareness and erasing the stigma
Saturday on Belle Isle, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) was out in force as walkers warmed up before lacing up their shoes for the organization's yearly walk to raise awareness and erase the stigma of mental illness.
Saturday on Belle Isle, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) was out in force as walkers warmed up before lacing up their shoes for the organization's yearly walk to raise awareness and erase the stigma of mental illness.
Southern California resident hospitalized with more than 100 bee stings
A southern California resident has been hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 100 times.
A southern California resident has been hospitalized after being stung by bees more than 100 times.
Dog the Bounty Hunter diagnosed with pulmonary embolism
In a preview clip of his upcoming "Dr. Oz" appearance on Monday, the 66-year-old reality star said that he learned he had the "life-threatening" condition -- in which "clots block blood flow" -- two weeks after being hospitalized for chest pains, according to People.
In a preview clip of his upcoming "Dr. Oz" appearance on Monday, the 66-year-old reality star said that he learned he had the "life-threatening" condition -- in which "clots block blood flow" -- two weeks after being hospitalized for chest pains, according to People.
Millennials have less than 7 hours of relaxation time per week, survey claims
A poll of 2,000 British adults aged 18-34 found that hectic home and work lives mean they get less than 60 minutes to themselves each day.
A poll of 2,000 British adults aged 18-34 found that hectic home and work lives mean they get less than 60 minutes to themselves each day.
Feds crack Medicare gene test fraud
Federal agents took down an alleged Medicare fraud scheme Friday that exploited seniors' curiosity about genetic medicine by enticing them to get their cheeks swabbed for unneeded DNA tests. Medicare was billed about $2 billion.
Federal agents took down an alleged Medicare fraud scheme Friday that exploited seniors' curiosity about genetic medicine by enticing them to get their cheeks swabbed for unneeded DNA tests. Medicare was billed about $2 billion.
Nearly killed after motorcycle crash, community rallies to help victims battling to recover
Back in July Amanda Farrow was riding on her good friend John's motorcycle in Warren when a car pulled out in front of them - causing a crash.
Back in July Amanda Farrow was riding on her good friend John's motorcycle in Warren when a car pulled out in front of them - causing a crash.
Officials confirm 2 rabies cases in skunks from Southfield, Troy
The Oakland County Health Division said it had two newly confirmed rabies cases in skunks removed from Southfield and Troy in a release Friday.
The Oakland County Health Division said it had two newly confirmed rabies cases in skunks removed from Southfield and Troy in a release Friday.
Health officials to use aerial spray for mosquito-borne virus EEE
Due to the large geographic distribution and number of EEE cases in humans and animals, coupled with warm weather projections, the MDHHS and 12 local health departments have decided to conduct aerial spraying in high-risk areas.
Due to the large geographic distribution and number of EEE cases in humans and animals, coupled with warm weather projections, the MDHHS and 12 local health departments have decided to conduct aerial spraying in high-risk areas.
More generic Zantac tablets recalled due to concerns over carcinogen levels
Apotex Corp. issued a voluntary recall of ranitidine tablets, a generic form of Zantac meant to treat heartburn, over concerns that the tablets may contain too much of a probable human carcinogen.
Apotex Corp. issued a voluntary recall of ranitidine tablets, a generic form of Zantac meant to treat heartburn, over concerns that the tablets may contain too much of a probable human carcinogen.
Mom blogger infuses humor and sarcasm into her stories of addiction and depression
Tiffany Jenkins grew up around alcohol, drugs and a subsequent addiction that led her down a dark path in high school. The daily struggle was magnified by depression and eventually led to her dropping out of school. Now, years later she blogs about those experiences, infusing and sarcasm into those stories. She's clearly tapped a market of interested followers that now number three and a half million followers. Find her book "High Achiever" on Amazon.
Tiffany Jenkins grew up around alcohol, drugs and a subsequent addiction that led her down a dark path in high school. The daily struggle was magnified by depression and eventually led to her dropping out of school. Now, years later she blogs about those experiences, infusing and sarcasm into those stories. She's clearly tapped a market of interested followers that now number three and a half million followers. Find her book "High Achiever" on Amazon.
Fancy microplastic with your tea? Study finds that tea bags release billions of particles per cup
Researchers found that a single plastic tea bag steeped at 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit, releases approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics during a typical steeping process.
Researchers found that a single plastic tea bag steeped at 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit, releases approximately 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics during a typical steeping process.