Bacon, soda & too few nuts tied to big portion of US deaths

Gorging on bacon, skimping on nuts? These are among food habits that new research links with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes.

Anqunette Jamison on living her best life with MS

MS Awareness Week is all about raising awareness about multiple sclerosis and encouraging those with MS to live their best lives.

Study: Average pool contains 20 gallons of urine

If you’ve ever been to a public swimming pool, you’re familiar with the stinging sensation of chlorine hitting your nostrils when you approach the water. Except that’s not just chlorine — it’s also urine, a new study suggests.

What we can learn about heart risks after sudden death of Ron Savage

A blockage of the left coronary artery led to FOX 2's Ron Savage dying suddenly of cardiac arrest. How did it happen and what can we learn about understanding of our heart?

The Doctor Is In: Protecting Yourself from Heart Disease

Wednesday, Beaumont Health Cardiologist Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan and the Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Dr. Barry Franklin discuss the risk factors of heart disease and heart attacks and ways to take control of your health.

Learning more about heart health and what everyone should know

They call it 'The Widow Maker'- it's that kind of massive heart attack that claimed the life of FOX 2's Ron Savage.

Sensitive skin ingredients to look for in products

Changes in the seasons and the dry cold air can do a number on your skin. If you have sensitive skin, you know it’s a struggle to find the right products. So what ingredients do you need to avoid? Let's start with the big three.

Swimming can help with asthma symptoms in kids

Exercising isn't always easy for kids with asthma. Fearing an asthma attack, many of the 6 million children with asthma in the U.S. and their parents tend to shy away from too much exercise.

Michigan school district cancels class after 1,900 kids get sick

A Michigan school district is closed for the day after about 1,900 children were absent or sent home sick a day earlier due to illnesses. 

Study links strenuous exercise to low libido in men

A new study says that men who exercise strenuously tend to have a significantly lower libido than those whose workouts are lighter. 

Former NFL player Greg Skrepenak goes vegan

Formal NFL and Michigan football player recently went vegan. He has lost 150 lbs. on his plant-based journey and has eliminated his cholesterol medications.

New research could help predict autism before age 2

Researchers at the University of Minnesota were part of a national study that found measuring infants’ brain growth during their first year of life can predict the likelihood that they will be diagnosed with autism when they are two years old or older.

Heart check evaluation could help save your life

Don't wait until you're in the emergency room to have your heart checked. Even though you may feel fine and healthy, vascular diseases can be a silent killer so it's important to stay on top of your cardiovascular health.

The sweet side of dark chocolate

If you're planning on giving chocolate this year, cardiologists suggest dark chocolate. Dr. Joel Kahn joins us to explain all the benefits of eating dark chocolate.

Swim with the sharks therapy helping with PSD

Many approaches have been taken when it comes to treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in veterans - drugs, exposure therapy, all the way to yoga and therapy dogs. Well another method is now getting some attention -- jumping in water with sharks.