Shopping addiction carries with it a high price, doctor talks about how to cope
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The enjoyment you get is from the experience, not so much the item. The doctor says you can help reduce compulsive shopping through simple behavior modification - like pausing before a purchase.

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.

Comerica Park's Sensory Room offers a break for those on the spectrum
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Comerica Park's landing in right field is a gathering point at Tigers games - but around the corner from the upper concourse is a special place - called the Sensory Room.

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.

Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know

WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.

Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say

Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.

Red Cross: Blood donations needed to combat sickle cell disease

"Having a diverse blood supply is one way to help ensure patients have ongoing access to compatible blood to help avoid serious complications," according to the Red Cross.

Swimming pool chlorine can take a toll on your hair, skin - here's what to do
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This is the kind of week to find a pool to stay cool - but here's the question how does that chlorine in the water impact your skin or your hair? The doctor weighs in.

Warning issued after Diamond Shruumz mushroom edibles cause severe illnesses

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) warned residents to avoid Diamond Shruumz mushroom edibles, piggybacking off a previous alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Metro Detroit teen battling Ewing's Sarcoma, intense chemotherapy treatments

Nolan Crockett is like a lot of teenagers. He likes video games, is a fan of the Lions, and was playing sports before his diagnosis. Since then, his world has been turned upside down.

Here's why excessive heat is so dangerous
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The first signs of heat-related illness includes headaches and cramps. But for some, days that have high temperatures can quickly become dangerous if they have pre-existing conditions or aren't properly hydrated.

US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms

Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.

Beware of bacteria, amoebas in water before you jump in this summer

Increased traffic at ponds, lakes and rivers requires extra attention be paid to harmful bacterias. Here’s what to know about the most common concerns.

FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins

The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.