Free heart screening may have saved teen's life
A grandmother had no idea bringing her grandson to a free heart screening was a move that may have saved his life.
A grandmother had no idea bringing her grandson to a free heart screening was a move that may have saved his life.
The Doctor Is In: Understanding Autism
There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and early diagnosis/intervention and access to appropriate services/supports lead to significantly improved outcomes.
There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and early diagnosis/intervention and access to appropriate services/supports lead to significantly improved outcomes.
Girl with autism has breakthrough with ABA therapy
Katie Clements is 7 and she's got plenty to smile about. Therapy has changed her world.
Katie Clements is 7 and she's got plenty to smile about. Therapy has changed her world.
Royal Oak high schooler has confirmed case of hepatitis A
A student at Royal Oak High School has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of hepatits A.
A student at Royal Oak High School has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of hepatits A.
The health pros and cons of drinking wine
Cardiologist and America's Healthy Heart Doc, Dr. Joel Kahn weighs in on the health pros and cons of drinking wine.
Cardiologist and America's Healthy Heart Doc, Dr. Joel Kahn weighs in on the health pros and cons of drinking wine.
Expert: High blood pressure is nothing to take lightly
It's not as bad as stepping on that big doctor's office scale, but sometimes getting your blood pressure checked can also deliver a discouraging number. "Normal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80. Elevated is anything over that," explains Dr. Sindhu Koshy.
It's not as bad as stepping on that big doctor's office scale, but sometimes getting your blood pressure checked can also deliver a discouraging number. "Normal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80. Elevated is anything over that," explains Dr. Sindhu Koshy.
E-cigs, liquid nicotine pose danger for children
As e-cigarettes gained popularity, there was a sharp rise in the number of young children exposed to poisonous liquid nicotine. Federal lawmakers responded with a law that required liquid nicotine containers to be child-resistant. However, a new study shows the law is just not enough.
As e-cigarettes gained popularity, there was a sharp rise in the number of young children exposed to poisonous liquid nicotine. Federal lawmakers responded with a law that required liquid nicotine containers to be child-resistant. However, a new study shows the law is just not enough.
Blood clot risks and what to look for
A Detroit's woman's life will never be the same after taking a trip to Florida. The long car ride triggered a condition that put her life in jeopardy.
A Detroit's woman's life will never be the same after taking a trip to Florida. The long car ride triggered a condition that put her life in jeopardy.
How to tackle procrastination problems
Every year taxes are due in mid-April, but do you find yourself waiting until he last minute to get those forms in? It's called procrastination, and whatever you're putting off in life, it's a tough habit to break.
Every year taxes are due in mid-April, but do you find yourself waiting until he last minute to get those forms in? It's called procrastination, and whatever you're putting off in life, it's a tough habit to break.
Cold temps bring unexpected health benefits
It's easy to complain about this cold weather we're still getting in the middle of April. There is an upside, though -- these cold temperatures have some unexpected health benefits.
It's easy to complain about this cold weather we're still getting in the middle of April. There is an upside, though -- these cold temperatures have some unexpected health benefits.
Study: Public bathroom hand dryers spray feces on your hands
You may want to think twice about using the hand dryers in public restrooms. A new study has found a dirty little secret about hand dryers found in many public restrooms.
You may want to think twice about using the hand dryers in public restrooms. A new study has found a dirty little secret about hand dryers found in many public restrooms.
Police: Fake makeup contaminated with human feces
Los Angeles Police said Saturday that some counterfeit cosmetics were contaminated with human waste.
Los Angeles Police said Saturday that some counterfeit cosmetics were contaminated with human waste.
More than 200 million eggs recalled for salmonella concerns
Hundreds of millions of eggs are being voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Hundreds of millions of eggs are being voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
The Doctor Is In:The Unmentionables
Join Deena Centofanti and an expert from Beaumont Health Wednesday, as we talk about issues that affect women.
Join Deena Centofanti and an expert from Beaumont Health Wednesday, as we talk about issues that affect women.
Standing desks - do they really help you?
You may have heard people say that sitting is the new smoking, in terms of being detrimental to your health.
You may have heard people say that sitting is the new smoking, in terms of being detrimental to your health.
Study: Pasta won't make you fat
It’s time for carb lovers to cheer. New research suggests that pasta isn't actually making you gain weight.
It’s time for carb lovers to cheer. New research suggests that pasta isn't actually making you gain weight.
Surgeon general wants more Americans to carry overdose antidote, naloxone
The nation's chief doctor wants more Americans to start carrying the overdose antidote naloxone to help combat the nation's opioid crisis and save lives.
The nation's chief doctor wants more Americans to start carrying the overdose antidote naloxone to help combat the nation's opioid crisis and save lives.
Nurse saves student's life after freak accident at Forsyth County school
A school nurse is being hailed a hero after saving a fourth grader's life. The girl suffered severe injuries in a freak accident on the playground.
A school nurse is being hailed a hero after saving a fourth grader's life. The girl suffered severe injuries in a freak accident on the playground.
Students get moving with US Army drill sergeants
According to the American Heart Association, childhood obesity is on the rise.
According to the American Heart Association, childhood obesity is on the rise.
Arnold Schwarzenegger recovering after emergency heart surgery
Actor and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is recovering at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Friday after undergoing emergency open- heart surgery.
Actor and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is recovering at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Friday after undergoing emergency open- heart surgery.