Southeast Michigan weather: Stretch of 90+ days coming

A stretch of potentially dangerous heat is coming to Michigan next week. Start preparing now, and know the signs of heat-related injuries and dehydration.

New Detroit-based app aims to bridge digital and real-life emotional gaps

Founded by Ziarekenya Smith of Detroit, Inpathy enables users to log in and share their emotions with friends and family – fostering a supportive community.

Virtual Reality in the classroom at Detroit Country Day offers brand-new way of learning
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Sometimes you wish you could see inside your body and understand what's happening. Now, local high school kids are doing just that, with high-tech help giving an eye-opening lesson in anatomy.

Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers

A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly, donanemab, won unanimous backing from FDA advisers on Monday for its ability to slow mild dementia despite risks such as brain swelling and bleeding, setting the stage for its expected approval later this year.

1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US

The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

Microdosing chocolate bars sent 6 people to hospitals, FDA says

The edible chocolate bars are made with soy, milk and a “proprietary blend of nootropic and functional mushrooms." They have sickened eight people, with six of those hospitalized.

Migraine triggers and treatments
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Migraines are common. Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound and light. But different treatments are available.

Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'

Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.

Overdoses in Wayne County, around Michigan linked to new animal tranquillizer

Medetomidine has been detected in at least three overdoses since March. The tranquilizer is more potent than other similar animal sedatives - and can't be reversed by narcan.

WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

FDA advisers reject MDMA therapy to treat PTSD

FDA advisers raised concerns about clinical trials and questioned study data and potential safety risks of MDMA, including heart problems.