Myth and facts: Keeping you kids healthy this flu season

The wintertime brings the cold and flu season. What's the best advice for keeping the kids healthy this time of year? 

Study: Heart needs at least 6 hours of sleep

Getting a full night's sleep may keep your heart healthy.  This, according to a new study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  

Johnsonville recalls ground pork over possible contamination

Johnsonville LLC has recalled more than 48,000 pounds of raw ground frozen pork patties that may be contaminated with materials including black rubber.

Anti-vaxxers among top 'threats to global health,' WHO says

Anti-vaxxers, or those who oppose vaccines, were deemed a top "threat to global health" in 2019 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Chesterfield Twp. man beating the odds after 4th kidney transplant

Michael Gerald just received his fourth kidney transplant. Due to a genetic disease that runs in his family, the kidneys can become infected where the blood enters the organ.

South Beach Diet adopts a 'Keto' emphasis

When it comes to the diet scene, you're probably heard the word "Keto" pop up here and there. 

What to know as flu season comes in full swing

Flu season is coming in full swing this time of year. We talked with an emergency room doctor at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, Mich. to give us an idea about what to expect. 

Teen's diabetic alert dog shot, killed at family's home

A diabetic alert dog trained to help prevent a 15-year-old girl from going into diabetic shock was apparently killed for no reason.

Americans more likely to die of opioid overdose than in car crash

For the first time in American history, one of the leading causes of deaths - vehicle crash - has been supplanted by opioid overdoses.

Nebraska man miraculously recovers after being declared brain dead

T. Scott Marr's children decided to pull the plug after he was declared brain dead. They said their final good-byes and were preparing his services.

Woman unable to hear men's voices due to rare condition, report says

A woman in China was recently diagnosed with a rare hearing-loss condition that prevents her from hearing men’s voices.

Flu season expected to be milder than last year, officials say

It's early, but the current flu season is shaping up to be gentler than last winter's unusually brutal one, U.S. health officials said.

What you need to know about weight loss surgery

If there are 100 people in a room and all meet the criteria for weight loss surgery, the numbers show only one person will actually have the surgery. An expert on the surgery in Michigan tells us many people are missing out on this life-changing opportunity. 

Jackie Paige changed her life with weight loss journey; says it is forever

Almost two years ago, Jackie Paige had surgery to lose weight. Now, the former member of our FOX 2 family is back to show us how she's staying strong and healthy. 

Vet finds new voice, after cancer steals his

Wade and Denise Wheeler are happiest out here on their Palmetto, Georgia, horse farm, where kids with special needs come for equine therapy. 

The Doctor Is In: Weight Loss Surgery

For many people who've struggled with structured weight loss programs, bariatric surgery may help.

Woman warns rare 'swamp cancer' killed her dog

Jan White's animals are her world. She has horses, a miniature donkey, and two Great Pyrenees.