Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Sports can take a toll on your mental health - here are some tools
If you find yourself getting too overwhelmed at any point, you can always take a break. Don?t let the game ultimately affect your mood for the rest of the day or your relationships in any way.
If you find yourself getting too overwhelmed at any point, you can always take a break. Don?t let the game ultimately affect your mood for the rest of the day or your relationships in any way.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
James Van Der Beek mistook cancer symptoms for problems with his diet
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Face fillers can give you a new look, Dr. Grekin explains what you need to know
Dermatologist Steven Grekin says for some people the answer is a facial filler - but what's that?
Dermatologist Steven Grekin says for some people the answer is a facial filler - but what's that?
Psychiatrist talks post-election stress and how we can all decompress
Whether your candidate won or lost Tuesday night, it's safe to say the American Electorate has been on quite the roller-coaster ride.
Whether your candidate won or lost Tuesday night, it's safe to say the American Electorate has been on quite the roller-coaster ride.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
Election 2024: Here’s how states voted on abortion rights
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
'Decision-fatigue' is real, but here's what an expert says we can do
Streamlining choices and no trying to be such a perfectionist are just a couple things advised. Watch the video to learn more.
Streamlining choices and no trying to be such a perfectionist are just a couple things advised. Watch the video to learn more.
'Tired' of time changes? Growing panel of health experts say we should stop
A growing number of doctors and scientists believe we should fall back and stay that way, saying it better supports our Circadian rhythm.
A growing number of doctors and scientists believe we should fall back and stay that way, saying it better supports our Circadian rhythm.
Health experts urge families to vaccinate as whooping cough cases increase in Michigan
Experts from the MDHHS are urging families across Michigan to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases continue to increase, leaving children at risk for severe or deadly symptoms.
Experts from the MDHHS are urging families across Michigan to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases continue to increase, leaving children at risk for severe or deadly symptoms.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Let's talk skeletons for Halloween - mainly, how to care for our own
It is the season for skeletons, but in Health Works, let's examine how to keep our bones in tip-top shape.
It is the season for skeletons, but in Health Works, let's examine how to keep our bones in tip-top shape.
Cases in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions rise to 90
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae or ‘walking pneumonia’: Symptoms, treatment information
Symptoms of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae are “typically gradual," the CDC says. It can include fever, a cough, and a sore throat.
Symptoms of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae are “typically gradual," the CDC says. It can include fever, a cough, and a sore throat.
Warmer temperatures lingering into fall means more allergies
Ragweed and pollen are two big allergens that are impacting many as the season shifts despite temperatures remaining warmer than usual.
Ragweed and pollen are two big allergens that are impacting many as the season shifts despite temperatures remaining warmer than usual.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Lassa fever suspected in Iowa resident's death; CDC investigates rare case
A suspected case of Lassa fever has claimed the life of an Iowa resident who recently returned from West Africa, prompting an investigation.;
A suspected case of Lassa fever has claimed the life of an Iowa resident who recently returned from West Africa, prompting an investigation.;
Michigan hospitals and universities partner to reduce infant mortality
For the first time in Michigan, the state, its leading hospitals, and universities are teaming up with one simple objective: “to stop moms and babies from dying.”
For the first time in Michigan, the state, its leading hospitals, and universities are teaming up with one simple objective: “to stop moms and babies from dying.”