How to tackle procrastination problems

Every year taxes are due in mid-April, but do you find yourself waiting until he last minute to get those forms in? It's called procrastination, and whatever you're putting off in life, it's a tough habit to break. 

Cold temps bring unexpected health benefits

It's easy to complain about this cold weather we're still getting in the middle of April. There is an upside, though -- these cold temperatures have some unexpected health benefits. 

Study: Public bathroom hand dryers spray feces on your hands

You may want to think twice about using the hand dryers in public restrooms. A new study has found a dirty little secret about hand dryers found in many public restrooms.

Police: Fake makeup contaminated with human feces

Los Angeles Police said Saturday that some counterfeit cosmetics were contaminated with human waste.

The Doctor Is In:The Unmentionables

Join Deena Centofanti and an expert from Beaumont Health Wednesday, as we talk about issues that affect women.

Standing desks - do they really help you?

You may have heard people say that sitting is the new smoking, in terms of being detrimental to your health.

Study: Pasta won't make you fat

It’s time for carb lovers to cheer. New research suggests that pasta isn't actually making you gain weight.

Surgeon general wants more Americans to carry overdose antidote, naloxone

The nation's chief doctor wants more Americans to start carrying the overdose antidote naloxone to help combat the nation's opioid crisis and save lives.

Nurse saves student's life after freak accident at Forsyth County school

A school nurse is being hailed a hero after saving a fourth grader's life. The girl suffered severe injuries in a freak accident on the playground.

Arnold Schwarzenegger recovering after emergency heart surgery

Actor and former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is recovering at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Friday after undergoing emergency open- heart surgery.

California Judge: Coffee needs cancer warnings

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California law requires coffee companies to carry a cancer warning label.

CDC warns of 2nd wave of flu hitting US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning to parents that a second wave of flu is beginning to hit the U.S. and the latest strain impacts small children more severely.

The Doctor Is In: Colonoscopy

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the U.S.

New drug may combat cellulite, local doctor looking for volunteers

A new drug is being tested here in the metro area that has potential to permanently smooth cellulite. Early reviews say it works -- and a local dermatologist is looking for participants to test it for free. 

Grand Rapids Drive player dies after collapsing during game

A Detroit Pistons developmental player who collapsed on the court during a NBA G League game in Michigan has died.

Parents convicted of manslaughter after daughter dies of pneumonia

The parents of a 2-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died of pneumonia have been convicted of involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors said they declined to seek medical care for the child on religious grounds. Jonathan Foster, 35, and Grace Foster, 34, also were convicted Friday in Berks County court of child endangerment in the November 2016 death of daughter Ella Grace in Upper Tulpehocken...

Short workouts can save your life, research says

Can't get to the gym for a lengthy, heavy-duty workout? New research that says you don't have to!