CDC:80,000 people died of flu last winter in US

The U.S. government estimates that 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter -- the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades.

Men rally against breast cancer with Real Men Wear Pink campaigns

October is almost here, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a group of men are rallying against breast cancer with a fundraising campaign -- Real Men Wear Pink. 

$130 million settlement reached against Beaumont for boy with cerebral palsy

A jury awarded a settlement of more then $130 million on behalf of a child who has cerebral palsy after receiving care from William Beaumont Hospital. 

U-M study: Quitting junk food leads to withdrawal-like drug addiction

If you've ever tried to cut down on junk food you might have a headache the next day, you might feel a little more irritable, anxious or have a harder time adhering to it.

RECALL: Possible E. coli contamination in ground beef sickens 17, kills 1

One death and 17 illnesses were identified before a nationwide recall of potentially E. coli-contaminated ground beef by Cargill Meat Solutions, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Study shows many parents use phones with kids in the car

Teenagers take a lot of heat for spending too much time on their phones, but new numbers show parents may have something to learn, too. 

The Doctor Is In: Kids & Bullying

An expert from Beaumont Health looks at bullying and how to protect your children. 

Study finds an aspirin a day may not always be right

Millions of people take a daily low dose of aspirin, but a new study says that might not always be the right move.

Button-sized disc tests liquid for date-rape drugs

In the blink of an eye, a predator can spike a drink, leaving possible victims vulnerable to attacks. But there's a new, discrete product to help combat this threat. It’s date-rape drug-detection kit and it’s as small as a button.

Girl, 4, contracts life-threatening infection after trying on shoes without socks, mom claims

A mother in the U.K. is warning others about the danger of trying on shoes without socks after her 4-year-old daughter allegedly contracted a life-threatening infection on her foot from doing so.

New Medicare cards on the way for 56 million Americans: here's what you need to know

Each year, about 2 million Americans have their medical identity stolen. If thieves get their hands on your name, social security, and a few other basics, they can file fake insurance claims, fill prescriptions, even pay for surgeries and procedures in your name. So, to try to lower the risk of personal information getting into the wrong hands, Medicare is revamping and reissuing the...

The Doctor Is In: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Shaheen Alanee, urologist at Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute, explains some of the newer therapies that are adding years to the lives of prostate cancer patients.

FDA investigating multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks

The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks sweetened puffed wheat cereal.

American Academy of Pediatrics releases new guidelines for rear-facing car seats

New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics are changing up the recommendations for how long children should stay in rear-facing car seats.

How time on social media impacts children's self-esteem

Teens and pre-teens are among the highest consumers of social media. But can too much time spent on social media impact the way children see themselves? According to a recent study, it absolutely can.