FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.

Measles in Oakland County: Hospital listed as possible exposure site

A case of measles has been confirmed in Oakland County, and people could have been exposed to the sick person at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township, according to the county health department.

Detroit 2-year-old girl reunites with kidney donor

It’s the season of giving, and this next story demonstrates what happens when a person gives of themselves to improve the life of someone else — all thanks to the gift of life.

Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds

One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Michigan man dies from rabies-infected kidney transplant, CDC says

The strange deaths of the human-to-human rabies transmission was reported by the Centers for Disease Control, which became aware of the cases January 27, 2025.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

Bring a health care companion to the doctor
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As we age, there are more doctor visits and more information to keep track of. Bringing along a friend can help you remember information and details.

PFAS remedy at Selfridge base? How volcanic clay kept forever chemicals out of groundwater

PFAS has been linked to numerous health issues and is one of the most persistent problems in the environment. The materials deployed at Selfridge Air National Guard Base could stop chemicals from further contaminating groundwater.

CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries

U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.

Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation: Michigan opposes CDC panel's reversal on decades-old recommendation

The hepatitis B vaccine has been in use for decades, leading to a virtual elimination of the virus from babies and adolescents. The CDC panel's reversal led to major backlash from medical and public health experts.

There's a reason your body craves carbs - here's what to do
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Find yourself craving carbohydrates, especially when you're tired? There’s a reason for that. Carbs are the go-to source of energy for our bodies.

Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals

A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.

Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues

Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.

Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds

A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”