Red Cross amid blood shortage: Donate for chance to win Super Bowl trip
The Red Cross is asking individuals to donate blood, platelets, or plasma in January for a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl.
The Red Cross is asking individuals to donate blood, platelets, or plasma in January for a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl.
Michigan toddler rings bell after beating cancer
Kassidy Selman went through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant before she was victorious over a rare form of pediatric cancer. She had a giant smile on her face when she rang the bell.
Kassidy Selman went through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant before she was victorious over a rare form of pediatric cancer. She had a giant smile on her face when she rang the bell.
Covid cases surge as some hospitals adjust policies and doctors advise vaccines
These increased numbers are getting the attention of hospitals across Metro Detroit.
These increased numbers are getting the attention of hospitals across Metro Detroit.
Doctor says the surge in Covid, flu and RSV cases post-holidays can be helped by prevention
With more people gathering indoors due to cold temps transmission is high and the reality is it's hard to track people's every move.
With more people gathering indoors due to cold temps transmission is high and the reality is it's hard to track people's every move.
Henry Ford Health, Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association awarded $4.8M grant
Black women suffer higher mortality and increased rates of discomfort during childbirth than other groups - a gap the grant hopes to close.
Black women suffer higher mortality and increased rates of discomfort during childbirth than other groups - a gap the grant hopes to close.
Chesterfield kids diagnosed with rare genetic disorder struggling after car crash busts wheelchair
The family escaped with only bumps and bruises, but losing their wheelchair-accessible van has made life infinitely harder for the Hicks family that also already deals with so much.
The family escaped with only bumps and bruises, but losing their wheelchair-accessible van has made life infinitely harder for the Hicks family that also already deals with so much.
Experts say syphilis cases are on rise in Michigan with surge in Detroit
Another contributing factor? The drug shortage that’s confronting the US.
Another contributing factor? The drug shortage that’s confronting the US.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Sterling Heights seniors offer wisdom for the new year
With 2024 right around the corner, FOX 2's Lauren Edwards sought advice from seniors, asking for some wisdom and insight on the best ways to live.
With 2024 right around the corner, FOX 2's Lauren Edwards sought advice from seniors, asking for some wisdom and insight on the best ways to live.
Eastpointe issues advisory due to lead levels in drinking water
The city of Eastpointe is issuing a public advisory after samples from some homes found elevated levels of lead in drinking water.
The city of Eastpointe is issuing a public advisory after samples from some homes found elevated levels of lead in drinking water.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Jackson mother of 8 celebrates birthday with 'a brand-new heart'
"(I've been) struggling with heart failure for a few years now, and it just started getting worse," said Rachel Lanham.
"(I've been) struggling with heart failure for a few years now, and it just started getting worse," said Rachel Lanham.
FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
54-year-old revived by worker outside Detroit bar after cardiac arrest
Angels come in all forms. Just ask Derick Ballard.
Angels come in all forms. Just ask Derick Ballard.