Soaring overdose deaths cut US life expectancy for second year

Two-thirds of last year's drug deaths -- about 42,000 -- involved opioids, a category that includes heroin, methadone, prescription pain pills.

Model who lost leg from tampon-induced toxic shock could also lose the other

Five years ago, at age 24, model Lauren Wasser nearly died from toxic shock after using a tampon, which resulted in her losing her right leg and part of her left foot. Now, she may lose her entire left leg as well.

Local Doctor shares his "Plant-Based Solution"

Leading cardiologist and Metro-Detroiter, Dr. Joel Kahn,  is out with a new book to help you from the inside out.

Mich. communities file lawsuit to fight opioid epidemic

Nine cities and counties in Michigan are joining together ro fight the nation's opioid epidemic. A federal lawsuit is being filed against drugmakers, distributors and retailers in response to the opioid epidemic. 

Jack Brown Produce recalling apples for Listeria concern

A Michigan fruit distributor is recalling four varieties of apples because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

What to do if your little ones are scared of Santa

We warn our kids about stranger danger -- then we take them to the mall and force them to sit on a stranger's lap. That may seem ridiculous to even a toddler, but here's how you can make your next trip to see Santa seem logical.

Hepatitis A case confirmed in Jet's Pizza employee in Detroit

A case of Hepatitis A has been confirmed at a pizza place in Detroit, adding to the growing number of cases confirmed throughout the metro area.

Snow shoveling safety tips

With all the snow that fell this week, it's not just road crews cleaning up.

Hepatitis A case confirmed in Westland concert venue employee

A case of Hepatitis A has been confirmed at a concert club in Westland, adding to the growing number of cases confirmed throughout metro Detroit. 

The Doctor Is In: Beating Holiday Blues

 While December can be a challenging time for individuals dealing with family conflict, loneliness or depression, a little planning may help you keep your mood on an even keel.

'Man flu' is real, researcher claims

The so-called “man flu” has been a punchline for decades, but according to one expert it may be time to stop taking it lightly.

49-year-old man dies while shoveling snow in Royal Oak

A 49-year-old man died while shoveling snow in Royal Oak, the medical examiner confirms to FOX 2. 

Silver sprinkles are not edible, FDA says

There’s likely been many a holiday gathering where you’ve taken a bite of an alluring cookie, only to wonder if the bead-like sprinkles crunching around in your mouth are actually safe to eat. Apparently, the ubiquitous silver sprinkles have been vexing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for years, the Huffington Post reported on Dec. 8.

Understanding the ketogenic diet

The Ketogenic Diet is the dream diet of 2017: eat all the fat you want and lose weight.

Tampa woman searching for three doctors who saved her life

Debbie Taylor loves to travel. Her bucket list has taken her to destinations around the world, but a trip to Vietnam with her son in November almost became her last. 

Warning about flu season issued

A new published paper warns that this could be a bad flu season in the United States and the flu vaccine being used could have as low as a 10 percent effectiveness.

How to cope with holiday stress

Amid the sights and sounds of the holiday, it's easy to feel the thick layer of stress weighing down on you like Santa's heavy red suit.

The Doctor Is In: Healthy Holiday

The holidays can be a joyful time, but with all the added activities during of the season, it can be easy to neglect your physical and mental health.