Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
‘Heartbreaking’ hoarding disorder rises as America ages, according to new Senate report
The new report details the effects caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Ticks in Michigan: Tips for staying safe this 4th of July
If you're like many Americans, your Fourth of July plans probably include spending some time outside. But that time spent outdoors increases your risk of getting bitten by a tick.
What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol
The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.
Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.
Kalamazoo doctor charged for role in telehealth fraud scheme
According to court records, Dr. Theresa A. Kordish signed and certified that each order was medically indicated and necessary for a particular Medicare beneficiary.
19-year-old gets new liver from living donor: 'I'm not going to waste it'
"I'm forever grateful. He saved my life and gave me a second chance," said 19-year-old Conner MacKenzie. "I'm not going to waste it."
FDA warns top bakery to stop claiming its foods contain allergens when they don’t
Bimbo Bakeries USA includes popular brands such as Sara Lee, Entenmann’s and Oroweat.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes near Grand Rapids
Some mosquitoes near Grand Rapids are carrying West Nile Virus, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) said Wednesday.
Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know
The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.
Ferndale man receives first beating-heart transplant in Michigan
On his 58th birthday, Ken Miller of Ferndale was given the news that he would be undergoing the first-ever beating-heart transplant in Michigan.
Rare case of sexually-transmitted 'ringworm' found in California
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
Sheriff's deputies, first responders suffer heavy mental toll responding to mass casualty incidents
For the deputies of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office who have responded to more than one mass casualty incident in the past few years, the burden of caring for the victims and each other can be heavy.