Detroit VA celebrates opening of new Valor Center that will provide mental health support to vets
After 10 years of planning, Detroit's VA Health Care System celebrated a major upgrade Wednesday, the Valor Center.
Biologists invent new microscope inspired by scallops’ eyes to more effectively study organs
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds
A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.
Infectious disease expert: Fungal illness outbreak at UP paper mill spreads through environment
"It’s usually associated with soil and decaying plant matter, and paper is still made from trees," Sims said. "I’m sure the CDC and locals are investigating trying to find the exact source."
Northern Michigan paper mill worker dead as outbreak of fungal illness grows
So far there have been nearly a hundred probable cases, including 12 people who were hospitalized after coming into contact with the rare outbreak.
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Ticks in Michigan: What to know about Lyme disease
Ticks can transmit Lyme disease to both humans and pets. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your furry friends.
Corewell, Henry Ford, among Michigan hospital chains no longer requiring masks
COVID-19 may not be dominating the news cycle like it used to, but it remains a factor in many decisions that hospitals and health care workers must make.
Black Maternal Health Week shines a light on racial disparities in OBGYN care
“Race does matter because it creates different outcomes for people," said Dr. Dionne Dickerson, OBGYN. “All communities suffer, there's even one maternal death but certainly, the degree to which they suffer, may be different."
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
Woman with tuberculosis faces jail, forced treatment after she refused isolation and visited a casino
A woman in Washington state who was diagnosed with tuberculosis was found in contempt of court Friday after she allegedly refused to pursue treatment and took a public bus to a casino rather than isolate while under surveillance.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone
Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone but delays order to give time to feds to appeal.
Can heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It's possible, study says
Extra beats in heart rate recordings could mean double the risk of cardiac issues — and more revelations.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Advocates plant pinwheel garden to raise awareness
A pinwheel is a symbol of childhood and of innocence, and for the month of April is a symbol of awareness and prevention of child abuse.
Director of scientific nonprofit calls for law changes amid controversy over 5G tower on Wyandotte school
As parents continue to push for a 5G T-Mobile cell tower to be removed from atop Washington Elementary in Wyandotte, some are pushing for a ban on towers on schools.
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits, analysis finds
Drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, according to new research that challenges the notion of moderate drinking health benefits.
Report ranks US states with the longest life expectancy: here's where your state falls
A new report suggests where you live may also play a role in how long you live. Here's where your state ranks.
Michigan organ donor registry sign-up option could be added to tax forms
Michigan residents could soon have another option to sign up to become organ donors. Lawmakers introduced a package of bills that would add the organ donor registry question to state income tax forms.