CDC: Salmonella bacteria leads to 1 death, 17 illness cases from kosher chicken

At least 17 people were sickened and one person has died as a result of eating chicken that was possibly contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, the CDC said Wednesday.

Drinking water shut off at Detroit schools for elevated lead, copper levels

Officials with the Detroit Public Schools Community District have shut of drinking water at all schools, according to a statement, after testing showed elevated lead and copper levels at some schools.

More blood pressure medication lots recalled

The manufacturer of a common blood pressure medication has expanded its recall to all lots of the product.

Specific flavor of Children's Advil recalled due to dosage mislabeling

A specific flavor of Children’s Advil has been voluntarily recalled due to a dosage mislabeling issue, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare announced.

Hugs for Hudson: touching story behind viral eclipse photo

It was the eclipse photo that took everyone's breath away: a mother sharing the moment with her unborn son. But now, almost exactly a year later, the baby in that viral picture is inspiring people in a new way.

Should you Google your health symptoms?

If you're thinking about going to the doctor, it's tempting to do a search on the web about your symptoms. Does your Google search make your visit a little better or just irritate the doctor? Well, it depends on who you're asking.

32 children's medicines being recalled

More than two dozen children’s medicines are being recalled due to a contamination that could result in increased infections that could be life-threatening, according to officials.

The Doctor Is In: Getting Ready for Back to School

August is winding down, and for families with children, it's time to start thinking about going back to school.

WATCH: James McCann and his wife talk emotions of birth complications

FOX 2's Jennifer Hammond caught up with James McCann and his wife Wednesday about the complications during the birth of their twins.

When shopping for a new school backpack - think about safety

Books, computers, musical instruments, coats and shoes can all get stuffed into your child's backpack. Before the aches and pains kick in, now's the time to set some backpack protocol.

Study: Weed killer found in oat cereal and granola bars

Popular snacks for babies, toddlers and kids have been linked to a weed-killing poison found in Roundup, according to independent laboratory tests commissioned by EWG. Of 45 products tested, all but two contained the herbicide Glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer by the World Health Organization. 

FDA issues voluntary recall for two thyroid medications

The Federal U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced this month they're recalling thyroid tablets due to potential problems with an ingredient.

Lost contact found in woman's eyelid 28 years later

Nearly three decades ago, a 14-year-old in the United Kingdom got hit in the eye during a game of badminton and lost her contact lens. No big deal, right? Well, 28 years later, doctors found the missing contact...embedded in a cyst in her left eyelid.

Aretha Franklin surrounded by 'an army family and friends' in Detroit
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FOX 2's Huel Perkins, a close friend of The Queen of Soul, says she has been challenged health wise for the past year, and that she is surrounded by loved ones in Detroit right now.

Sterling Heights gym caters to children and adults with special needs

Fitness can change more than someone's physical appearance; it can bring a whole new outlook on life. That's what an extraordinary gym in Macomb County has done for children and adults, who have disabilities or special needs.