Black Licorice Twizzlers to blame for his heart disease, man claims in lawsuit
A Manhattan man’s weekly black licorice fix gave him heart disease, the sweet-toothed 73-year-old claims in a new lawsuit that blames the Hershey Company for making the irresistible treats.
A Manhattan man’s weekly black licorice fix gave him heart disease, the sweet-toothed 73-year-old claims in a new lawsuit that blames the Hershey Company for making the irresistible treats.
Halloween costume horror after color contacts left girl temporarily blind
An 11-year-old girl went blind for four days after wearing colored contact lenses for Halloween, her mother said. Emilie Turcotte woke in agony screaming her eyes were "burning like fire" the morning after she wore them to go trick-or-treating with pals.
An 11-year-old girl went blind for four days after wearing colored contact lenses for Halloween, her mother said. Emilie Turcotte woke in agony screaming her eyes were "burning like fire" the morning after she wore them to go trick-or-treating with pals.
North Texas same-sex couple makes history by carrying same baby
A fertility breakthrough is being called a miracle for a North Texas same-sex couple. Both women carried their son during pregnancy.
A fertility breakthrough is being called a miracle for a North Texas same-sex couple. Both women carried their son during pregnancy.
Michigan mom finds hope to prevent hair loss during breast cancer fight
A local woman has found a silver lining to her tough breast cancer battle. At age 25 Melissa Mally was told that she carried the breast cancer gene. She was suddenly facing a high risk of breast and ovarian Cancer, she decided to focus on living instead.
A local woman has found a silver lining to her tough breast cancer battle. At age 25 Melissa Mally was told that she carried the breast cancer gene. She was suddenly facing a high risk of breast and ovarian Cancer, she decided to focus on living instead.
Keeping kids safe at Halloween
Halloween night has many little ghouls and goblins out and about in search of tricks or treats in their neighborhoods.
Halloween night has many little ghouls and goblins out and about in search of tricks or treats in their neighborhoods.
Report: Weed killer found in more breakfast cereals, snack bars
Check your kitchen -- a cancer linked herbicide has been found in more than two dozen breakfast cereals and snack bars according to a new report released by the Environmental Working Group.
Check your kitchen -- a cancer linked herbicide has been found in more than two dozen breakfast cereals and snack bars according to a new report released by the Environmental Working Group.
Breast cancer survivor works to let others know of hereditary risk
October is breast cancer awareness month, but a local woman works year-round to let others know about hereditary cancers. Ellyn Davidson says knowledge is power and if we know our risks - especially at a young age - we can do something about it.
October is breast cancer awareness month, but a local woman works year-round to let others know about hereditary cancers. Ellyn Davidson says knowledge is power and if we know our risks - especially at a young age - we can do something about it.
Cold weather linked to heart attacks
It is getting colder outside, what does that mean for your risk of a heart attack?
It is getting colder outside, what does that mean for your risk of a heart attack?
Four cases of rare disease in children suspected in Michigan
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating nationwide more than 150 pediatric cases of an extremely rare disease called acute flaccid myelitis. The problem is, doctors don't know the cause and don't have a way to diagnose it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating nationwide more than 150 pediatric cases of an extremely rare disease called acute flaccid myelitis. The problem is, doctors don't know the cause and don't have a way to diagnose it.
Study found less cancer in those who eat organic foods
To buy organic or not? That is the question -- and now researchers say they have your answer.
To buy organic or not? That is the question -- and now researchers say they have your answer.
US health chief says overdose deaths beginning to level off
The number of U.S. drug overdose deaths has begun to level off after years of relentless increases driven by the opioid epidemic, health secretary Alex Azar said Tuesday, cautioning it's too soon to declare victory.
The number of U.S. drug overdose deaths has begun to level off after years of relentless increases driven by the opioid epidemic, health secretary Alex Azar said Tuesday, cautioning it's too soon to declare victory.
Blind Ferndale artist paints to raise awareness of organ donation
Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the national transplant waiting list.
Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the national transplant waiting list.
Hackers breach HealthCare.gov system, get data on 75,000
A government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month, compromising the sensitive personal data of some 75,000 people, officials said Friday.
A government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month, compromising the sensitive personal data of some 75,000 people, officials said Friday.
Identical Georgia twins change gender together
Jack and Jace Grafe feel like they're standing on the other side of something huge.
Jack and Jace Grafe feel like they're standing on the other side of something huge.
ACLU files complaint with Meijer after pharmacist refused to fill miscarriage drug
A woman says a Michigan pharmacist at Meijer refused to fill a prescription to help her complete a miscarriage, telling her it was against his religion but that he didn't believe her explanation
A woman says a Michigan pharmacist at Meijer refused to fill a prescription to help her complete a miscarriage, telling her it was against his religion but that he didn't believe her explanation
UAW-Ford sponsoring free mammograms Oct. 22-26
UAW Ford is offering free mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women in Metro Detroit.
UAW Ford is offering free mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women in Metro Detroit.
Mayo Clinic sees hope in breast cancer vaccine
Treating breast cancer has long involved addressing two problems: eliminating cancer cells from the tumor and preventing the disease from returning.
Treating breast cancer has long involved addressing two problems: eliminating cancer cells from the tumor and preventing the disease from returning.
Mom goes to bed with suspected hangover, diagnosed with brain tumor
A 23-year-old Houston mom and nursing student, Christina Smith, went to bed one night with what she thought was a bad hangover.
A 23-year-old Houston mom and nursing student, Christina Smith, went to bed one night with what she thought was a bad hangover.
Depression screenings should be routine part of health care
October is Depression Awareness Month, and serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 16 million adults in the United States each year.
October is Depression Awareness Month, and serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 16 million adults in the United States each year.
Cases of mysterious paralyzing illness reported in 22 states
U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.
U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.