Michigan Special Olympics celebrates inclusion, teamwork at CMU's Summer Games
Yes there are medals and there's serious competition but at the end of the day it's about a common cause.
First mosquito-borne virus of year confirmed in Michigan
But the detection is a warning sign of things to come while serving as a reminder for residents to take care during the summer evenings this year.
General Mills facing revived push to cut plastic chemicals in food
Advocacy groups are calling for General Mills to stop using plastic chemicals linked to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Best time to drink coffee: Experts spill the beans
Social media influencers have been blaming their afternoon slumps on drinking coffee first thing in the morning. Experts weigh in.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
Child cancer survivors experience race track rides in Pontiac
Some incredible high-performance race cars carried some very precious cargo ? kids who have battled cancer.
Bird flu infects another Michigan farmer worker amid influenza outbreak in livestock, health department says
Currently, three cases of influenza have been confirmed in U.S. farm workers. Two are in Michigan.
Study finds link between dementia, financial decision made by older Americans
When was the last time you had a financial discussion with your doctor? Or a health conversation with your bank? Probably never. One researcher says it may be time to rethink finances and health.
Women post-menopause can face increased risk for heart disease
Ladies as our bodies change, so do our risk factors. How menopause raises your risk for heart disease and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Individual contracts Legionnaires' disease in Garden City
The illness comes from a bacteria that can grow in water, often times in hot tubs, fountains, and cooling towers.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Sun protection: The Friday before Memorial Day is called 'Don't Fry Day'
Doctors say maybe you haven't spent a lot of time outside yet, and your sun protection plan is out of practice.
Warmer temps mean more bike riding - here's how to stay safe
Bike riding is good for you but you have to also stay safe while enjoying it. Here are some tips.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Michigan summer air quality preview: Will wildfires disrupt our breathing again?
Canadian wildfires blanketed Southeast Michigan in smoke last year. Are we in store for more of the same in 2024?
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
CDC: Drowning deaths in children are on the rise
With summer around the corner, officials are warning that drowning deaths in kids have been increasing since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some safety measures to prevent drowning.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.