Research: sugar doesn't actually make kids hyper. That's your perception.

Long after the costumes are shoved in a drawer, the halloween haul will linger. And as the kids indulge in all the treats, how does it affect thir behavior?

Male birth control study ends early because of side effects

There may one day be a birth control shot for men, but not until researchers can overcome some undesirable side effects.

New ingredient in infant formula gives breastfed benefits

Studies suggest that babies who are breastfed often have stronger immune systems due in part to a special prebiotic found naturally in breast milk.

Baby girl lives 2 hours in parents' arms before passing away

A newborn lived in her mother’s arms for two hours before passing away. It’s a moment Scarlett’s parents, Alyssa and Justin, will never forget.

DMC 61 Day Challenge kicks off this week

The Detroit Medical Center is celebrating its fifth anniversary of its popular DMC 61 Day Challenge that encourages participants to stay on a healthy track during the holiday months.

High school athlete wakes up from coma speaking Spanish after concussion

A Georgia teenager has survived a life-threatening head injury on the soccer pitch that put him in a coma — and when he woke up, he was only speaking fluent Spanish.

How to deal with election anxiety

We all feel stress in our everyday lives, but lately there's a new trigger -- the election. 

CDC: Seniors may have more new teeth decay than children

Seems like every day you need to remind kids they have to brush their teeth, but now it looks like grandma and grandpa need the words of advice even more.

Baby with genetic syndrome smiling after tongue-reduction surgery

Baby Paisley is all smiles after having surgery to reduce her enlarged tongue, which was a result of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. 

October marks miscarriage awarness month

A miscarriage is a loss that can be so isolating. October is the month to share that difficult conversation and raise awareness.

Surgeons in NYC separate conjoined twin boys

Jadon and Anias McDonald, 13-month-old twins born conjoined at the head, were separated by a team of surgeons at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City Friday morning.

Free mammogram screenings Oct. 17-22 in Southfield

It's breast cancer awareness month and UAW-Ford is looking to help local women get screened for the disease.

The Doctor Is In: Breast Cancer Exercise and Integrative Medicine

Join Deena Centofanti and doctors from Henry Ford Wednesday as they discuss breast cancer, exercise and integrative medicine.

Shakespeare acting class helps boy with autism in new method

For most of us, letting out the family dog is routine. But for 10-year-old Chase Davis, who has autism, this is a breakthrough.

Pumpkin-flavored treats may contain less pumpkin, more added sugars

Fall season is the time for pumpkin spice everything. But how can you know if what you're getting actually has any real pumpkin at all?