Doctors suggest eating earlier for better health
We know food choices can make a big difference in our health, but when we eat can make a big difference, too.
We know food choices can make a big difference in our health, but when we eat can make a big difference, too.
Flu activity starting to climb, levels still low in Michigan
According to the centers for disease control and prevention, the number of states reporting heavy flu activity jumped from nine to nineteen over the past week. Levels in Michigan however are still relatively low.
According to the centers for disease control and prevention, the number of states reporting heavy flu activity jumped from nine to nineteen over the past week. Levels in Michigan however are still relatively low.
Tackle stress in new year with meditation breathing techniques
No matter what goals you've set in this new year, taking away stress will probably help you do that.
No matter what goals you've set in this new year, taking away stress will probably help you do that.
The Doctor Is In: Reducing Stress
Too much stress can be a major roadblock to your health and well-being.
Too much stress can be a major roadblock to your health and well-being.
Is a dry January actually good for your health?
Dry January, aka ditching alcohol in the first month of the new year, is an annual tradition for many people. For some, it’s part of a New Year’s resolution to drink less, while others claim it’s a way to "detox" from excessive drinking over the holidays—but all swear that it’s going to do beneficial things for their health. Instagram is now flooded with #DryJanuary posts featuring mocktail...
Dry January, aka ditching alcohol in the first month of the new year, is an annual tradition for many people. For some, it’s part of a New Year’s resolution to drink less, while others claim it’s a way to "detox" from excessive drinking over the holidays—but all swear that it’s going to do beneficial things for their health. Instagram is now flooded with #DryJanuary posts featuring mocktail...
NYC pharmacies can't sell cigarettes anymore
New York City pharmacies won't be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday.
New York City pharmacies won't be allowed to sell cigarettes or other tobacco products starting Tuesday.
Driver who delivers organs gets new kidney he's spent more than a decade waiting for
Joe Tinker spent more than 12 years on dialysis with a failing kidney until the organ delivery driver got a transplant himself in August.
Joe Tinker spent more than 12 years on dialysis with a failing kidney until the organ delivery driver got a transplant himself in August.
2018 health review: from breakthroughs to surgeries
When it comes to health, we saw a lot of both encouraging and troubling headlines in 2018.
When it comes to health, we saw a lot of both encouraging and troubling headlines in 2018.
Hospitals will have to post prices online starting January 1
A new rule going into effect January 1, 2019, will require hospitals to post a list of their standard prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
A new rule going into effect January 1, 2019, will require hospitals to post a list of their standard prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
CDC warns of respiratory virus affecting kids and adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to alert you about a respiratory infection that can affect your children and even some adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to alert you about a respiratory infection that can affect your children and even some adults.
Secret Santas: Charity buys and erases past-due medical debt
After a lifetime collecting debts, Jerry Ashton and Craig Antico are eliminating them.
After a lifetime collecting debts, Jerry Ashton and Craig Antico are eliminating them.
Doctor's tips for avoiding getting sick during holiday travel
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has many of us traveling by air or B road to visit family and friends, but all of that sitting can easily take a toll on our health.
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has many of us traveling by air or B road to visit family and friends, but all of that sitting can easily take a toll on our health.
FDA warns about teething necklaces, bracelets after 18-month-old dies
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning parents about the risks of jewelry used to relieve teething pain after a toddler died.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning parents about the risks of jewelry used to relieve teething pain after a toddler died.
Doctor: Sleep affects weight gain, blue screens affect body clock
How much sleep did you get last night? Did you come close to the recommended 8 hours?
How much sleep did you get last night? Did you come close to the recommended 8 hours?
Heart attacks on Christmas Eve?
A study in Sweden looked at about 300 patients and found the day that people are most likely to have a heart attack at Christmas Eve around 10 p.m. What gives?
A study in Sweden looked at about 300 patients and found the day that people are most likely to have a heart attack at Christmas Eve around 10 p.m. What gives?
Don't eat glitter, FDA warns
It may look tempting, but that sparkly glitter on top of a freshly baked cupcake, cookie or other tasty treats may not be safe to eat.
It may look tempting, but that sparkly glitter on top of a freshly baked cupcake, cookie or other tasty treats may not be safe to eat.
Study: Granting wishes of children with illnesses may impact health
When children living with a serious illness are granted wishes, a new study finds not only does it give the kids new hope but that it might impact their health, too.
When children living with a serious illness are granted wishes, a new study finds not only does it give the kids new hope but that it might impact their health, too.
DIY genetic testing kit results should not always be taken at face value
These days you can learn a lot about your body and where you came from thanks to DNA home test kits. Finding out about your ancestry is one thing, but some DIY kits also test your risk for certain diseases. Is that a good thing?
These days you can learn a lot about your body and where you came from thanks to DNA home test kits. Finding out about your ancestry is one thing, but some DIY kits also test your risk for certain diseases. Is that a good thing?
Man with Down syndrome thrives after heart transplant
A young man with Down syndrome was struggling with heart failure and a pump helped to keep him alive. Then doctors said they can do even more.
A young man with Down syndrome was struggling with heart failure and a pump helped to keep him alive. Then doctors said they can do even more.
We should stop drinking coffee first thing in the morning, study suggests
Turns out the best time to drink coffee might not be first thing in the morning.
Turns out the best time to drink coffee might not be first thing in the morning.