Time to check your skin for melanoma as summer ends

Former president Jimmy Carter recently announced he is battling melanoma that has spread to his liver and brain.

Doctors closer to growing cartilage in lab

Ironically, it was his commitment to staying active that ended up costing Taylor Landgraf a few weeks on the couch.

New 'mutant' head lice making the rounds

In Health Works it's not news anyone wants to hear, head lice makes you squeamish already, now there are mutant lice making the rounds - which are even tougher to treat.

FDA approves drug to rid of double chins

In May the FDA approved a drug to help people get rid of their "double chins".

A bedroom boost without pills - the female Viagra diet

There's a new pill to boost the female libido, but if want a more natural route how about foods that will spice up your life?

The 'female Viagra' gets FDA approval

The Food and Drug Administration said yes to the little pink pill - a libido booster for women.

Mutating lice in half of U.S. states now resistant to common treatments

A new study found that the lice population in at least 25 states are now resistant to over-the-counter treatments still widely recommended by doctors and schools.

Q&A: First pill approved to boost sex drive in women

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Tuesday approved the first-ever prescription drug intended to treat women suffering from a lack of sexual desire, ending a vigorous debate over the drug's fate.

DMC RiverWalkers lets seniors get fit with a view

It's a combination of exercising, socializing and appreciating the riverfront in the city of Detroit.

Fundraising begins for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

It may be a summer but many are thinking fall as the kickoff for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer as the fundraising begins now.

The Doctor Is In: Help for the Sleep Deprived

Join Deena Centofanti and our experts from Henry Ford Health System as they tackle the topic of getting enough sleep.

New evidence shows exercise can protect from Alzheimer's

It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and for families dealing with Alzheimer's it can seem hopeless.