From rehab to social media star, Mom infuses humor in blogs about addiction
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.
Michigan’s flavored vaping ban is “shortsighted,” could harm more people than help, public health officials say
Michigan's ban the sale of flavored vaping products could harm more people than help. That's the sentiment that some public health officials feel about a blanket ban of a product that is less harmful to its users than those who smoke tobacco. However, Michigan's state health department feels because of a spike in vaping use among youth, it's a necessary order to carry out. Several health organizations agree with the state.
Michigan's ban the sale of flavored vaping products could harm more people than help. That's the sentiment that some public health officials feel about a blanket ban of a product that is less harmful to its users than those who smoke tobacco. However, Michigan's state health department feels because of a spike in vaping use among youth, it's a necessary order to carry out. Several health organizations agree with the state.
CDC sends warning to hunters after deer with tuberculosis found to transmit bacteria to people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared a warning to hunters after a man in Michigan was found to have developed tuberculosis caused by bacteria transmitted from deer carcass.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared a warning to hunters after a man in Michigan was found to have developed tuberculosis caused by bacteria transmitted from deer carcass.
German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'
In a ruling booze drinkers will appreciate, a German court has determined that a hangover is an illness in a case against the maker of a food supplement marketed as an "anti-hangover drink."
In a ruling booze drinkers will appreciate, a German court has determined that a hangover is an illness in a case against the maker of a food supplement marketed as an "anti-hangover drink."
2 wolf pups at Mich. zoo die of mosquito-borne virus EEE
Tests confirm two Mexican gray wolf pups at southern Michigan zoo have died of a rare mosquito-borne virus as health officials work to curb the spread of the virus in people and animals.
Tests confirm two Mexican gray wolf pups at southern Michigan zoo have died of a rare mosquito-borne virus as health officials work to curb the spread of the virus in people and animals.
Marysville High School: Keep unvaccinated kids home due to chickenpox outbreak
A chickenpox outbreak has led a Michigan health department to ask parents of children who aren’t vaccinated to keep them home from school until they’re inoculated.
A chickenpox outbreak has led a Michigan health department to ask parents of children who aren’t vaccinated to keep them home from school until they’re inoculated.
Mosquito-borne disease now in Eight adults, 22 animals in 12 Michigan counties as EEE threat grows
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne disease that Michigan's Department of Health has labeled as one of the most dangerous in the U.S. has spread to 12 different counties, infecting at least eight people and 22 animals. The department is recommending all residents take care when they go outside and events or activities in those counties be postponed.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne disease that Michigan's Department of Health has labeled as one of the most dangerous in the U.S. has spread to 12 different counties, infecting at least eight people and 22 animals. The department is recommending all residents take care when they go outside and events or activities in those counties be postponed.
Man finds bed bug on mattress, bites on his body at Detroit Receiving
Antonio Woods was being treated for a severe burn and could not believe what he found on his hospital bed - a bed bug at Detroit Receiving Hospital.
Antonio Woods was being treated for a severe burn and could not believe what he found on his hospital bed - a bed bug at Detroit Receiving Hospital.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ohio man goes to emergency room for bug bite, receives cancer diagnosis instead
The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say.
The decision by an Ohio man to go to the emergency room to have a second look at a bug bite turned out to be a life-saving one, doctors say.
Henry Ford Hospital has one of the largest brain tissue banks in the world.
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.
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.