Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report

A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.

Michigan lawmakers working to cap rising prescription prices

There is real concern when it comes to the cost of prescription drugs, and state lawmakers say they are working on solutions.

Highland Park water woes tied to city replacing old infrastructure

The good news is in five years, Highland Park residents will have a brand new water system. The bad news is it will be a painful process, the water department director said.

Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows

A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.

Which US city is the healthiest to live in?

WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.

RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.

Federal job cuts at health department could have far-reaching consequences in Michigan

An estimated 10,000 people are expected to lose their jobs. However, the consequences are expected to spiral even further with a loss of funding to treatment and addiction services.

Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.

3 Things You Need to Know About Men?s Health and the Michigan Men?s Health Foundation
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It?s Men?s Health Month, and we?re spotlighting the Michigan Men?s Health Foundation and the lifesaving work they?re doing across our state. Dr. Michael Lutz stopped by to share three things we all need to know about men?s health?and how the Foundation is expanding free screenings, education, and support services to reach more Michigan men. Learn more at www.michiganmenshealthfoundation.org.

2025 Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure Opens Registration with Early Bird Pricing
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Register now for the 2025 Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure on September 13 at The Riverwalk, Milliken Park. Celebrate survivors, support breast cancer research, and take advantage of early bird pricing at komen.org/detroitrace.

RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.

Measles in Oakland County: First case confirmed, exposure point in Rochester

"And honestly, we got very lucky because the only other exposures are those two visits to the emergency room," Guzman said. "It's a very unusual in a measles case."