Georgia boy cured of sickle cell disease by transplant

Born with sickle cell disease, Kyle James struggled with pain and complications that raised the 6-year old’s risk of stroke, until a gift from his big sister Kendall changed everything.

Chance meeting with restaurant chef turns FOX 2 director's life around

Behind the scenes of television news sits a director, the person calling the technical shots. Alex Kimbrough has been at the helm with confidence at FOX 2 for 30 years.

Granny who ditched cancer treatment for cross-country road trip dies

Norma Jean Bauerschmidt, the grandmother who has embarked on the ultimate journey following a devastating loss and learning she has cancer, has died. She was 91.

How heart disease can be prevented

In Health Works we're talking about World Heart Day, because we know heart disease is the number one killer of men and women. And we also know, the healthier your heart is, the healthier the rest of your body likely will be.  So what do we need to do to prevent heart disease?  We talk to Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez of the Cleveland Clinic.

New way to cure kidney stones: rollercoasters

It's a remedy for kidney stones you likely haven't thought of, and it involves roller coasters.

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

It's apple season in Michigan once again.   So is there any truth to the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away?   Dr.Joel Kahn, America's healthy heart doctor, joins FOX 2 to give his insight.

How do you get your baby to fall asleep - and stay asleep?

Sleepless nights are a struggle just about every new parent can relate to. How do you get your baby to fall asleep - and stay asleep?

The Doctor Is In: Men & Good Health

The 6th annual Men's Health Event hosted by the MIU Men's Health Foundation is Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. 

The Doctor Is In: Prostate Cancer Awareness

On Wednesday, join Deena Centofanti and experts from Henry Ford Health System as they discuss prostate cancer and prevention.

Study: Women's stress can offset benefits of healthier foods

A new study is out suggesting a powerful link in women between their food and their stress levels the previous day.

Women of all ethnicities needed for breast tissue samples

Women of all ethnicities are needed and encouraged to help in finding a cure for breast cancer. Researchers are looking for samples of healthy breast tissue during a collection event.

Women of all ethnicities needed for breast tissue samples
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Katrina Studvent and Michele Cote, Ph.D join us on The Nine to tell us more about the breast tissue sample donation event.

How dancing the tango may help people with Parkinson's Disease

James Parham is doing something he never imagined a guy like him, with Parkinson's Disease, would be doing, dancing the Argentine tango.

Childhood Obesity Awareness

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness month.

How to control your diabetes the right way

More than 29 million Americans live with diabetes and controlling it takes a complete lifestyle commitment.

West Nile Virus case confirmed in Macomb County

The Macomb County Health Department says its confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in a resident.