How weight loss surgery changed a Michigan woman's diabetes
Sandi Desano says her decision to have gastric bypass weight loss surgery was the best decision she's ever made.
Sandi Desano says her decision to have gastric bypass weight loss surgery was the best decision she's ever made.
Potential measles exposure at DTW in October 2018
Health officials in Oakland County are advising of a potential measles exposure at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) in October of 2018, after two cases have been confirmed in the area.
Health officials in Oakland County are advising of a potential measles exposure at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) in October of 2018, after two cases have been confirmed in the area.
Don't spank: Pediatricians warn parents of long-term harms
The nation's leading pediatricians' group has strengthened its advice against spanking and other physical punishment because of the potential for long-term harm.
The nation's leading pediatricians' group has strengthened its advice against spanking and other physical punishment because of the potential for long-term harm.
Surgeon removes woman's kidney during back surgery after mistaking it for cancerous tumor
A Florida surgeon mistook a woman’s healthy kidney for a cancerous tumor — and inexplicably removed it during a routine back surgery, according to a report.
A Florida surgeon mistook a woman’s healthy kidney for a cancerous tumor — and inexplicably removed it during a routine back surgery, according to a report.
Duncan Hines voluntarily recall some cake mixes over salmonella concerns
Certain cake mixes by Duncan Hines have been recalled due to salmonella concerns.
Certain cake mixes by Duncan Hines have been recalled due to salmonella concerns.
Don't mistake your "winter blues" for Seasonal Affective Disorder
We're back on Standard Time and you'll notice it's getting dark earlier, something that can have a real impact on your mental health.
We're back on Standard Time and you'll notice it's getting dark earlier, something that can have a real impact on your mental health.
Beaumont building new mental health hospital in Dearborn
Soon, Michiganders will have many more options when it comes to treating our mental health.
Soon, Michiganders will have many more options when it comes to treating our mental health.
Study: Decorating for Christmas early makes you happier
Halloween is over and now Christmas lovers are ready to deck the halls!
Halloween is over and now Christmas lovers are ready to deck the halls!
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.