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.
Hackers breach HealthCare.gov system, get data on 75,000
A government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month, compromising the sensitive personal data of some 75,000 people, officials said Friday.
A government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month, compromising the sensitive personal data of some 75,000 people, officials said Friday.
Identical Georgia twins change gender together
Jack and Jace Grafe feel like they're standing on the other side of something huge.
Jack and Jace Grafe feel like they're standing on the other side of something huge.
ACLU files complaint with Meijer after pharmacist refused to fill miscarriage drug
A woman says a Michigan pharmacist at Meijer refused to fill a prescription to help her complete a miscarriage, telling her it was against his religion but that he didn't believe her explanation
A woman says a Michigan pharmacist at Meijer refused to fill a prescription to help her complete a miscarriage, telling her it was against his religion but that he didn't believe her explanation
UAW-Ford sponsoring free mammograms Oct. 22-26
UAW Ford is offering free mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women in Metro Detroit.
UAW Ford is offering free mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women in Metro Detroit.
Mayo Clinic sees hope in breast cancer vaccine
Treating breast cancer has long involved addressing two problems: eliminating cancer cells from the tumor and preventing the disease from returning.
Treating breast cancer has long involved addressing two problems: eliminating cancer cells from the tumor and preventing the disease from returning.
Mom goes to bed with suspected hangover, diagnosed with brain tumor
A 23-year-old Houston mom and nursing student, Christina Smith, went to bed one night with what she thought was a bad hangover.
A 23-year-old Houston mom and nursing student, Christina Smith, went to bed one night with what she thought was a bad hangover.
Depression screenings should be routine part of health care
October is Depression Awareness Month, and serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 16 million adults in the United States each year.
October is Depression Awareness Month, and serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 16 million adults in the United States each year.
Cases of mysterious paralyzing illness reported in 22 states
U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.
U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.
Integrating mental health with physical health
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it.
Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it.
Dr. Grekin explains excessive sweating treatment
We all sweat, but for some people, the sweating is excessive and seems to happen for no particular reason.
We all sweat, but for some people, the sweating is excessive and seems to happen for no particular reason.
What is AFM? Health officials, parents describe the rare, polio-like virus
The number of cases of a rare polio-like virus are growing across the United States and six of those cases have been reported in Minnesota.
The number of cases of a rare polio-like virus are growing across the United States and six of those cases have been reported in Minnesota.
3 North Texas kids contract rare polio-like disease
The Centers for Disease Control is investigating a mysterious polio-like disorder that is on the rise across the nation and mainly affecting children.
The Centers for Disease Control is investigating a mysterious polio-like disorder that is on the rise across the nation and mainly affecting children.
2-year-old girl being treated in Chicago for paralyzing polio-like virus
Doctors are warning that a mysterious and paralyzing child illness similar to polio has spread to Chicago.
Doctors are warning that a mysterious and paralyzing child illness similar to polio has spread to Chicago.
The Doctor Is In: Beyond the Mammogram
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time women are reminded to get a mammogram. However that's not the only option for breast cancer screening.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time women are reminded to get a mammogram. However that's not the only option for breast cancer screening.
Is the flu shot or nasal spray better to vaccinate kids?
According to the CDC, last year 180 pediatric deaths were reported due to influenza - and about 80 percent of them were in unvaccinated children.
According to the CDC, last year 180 pediatric deaths were reported due to influenza - and about 80 percent of them were in unvaccinated children.