Wayne County ends public health emergency over overcrowded juvenile jail

Family of kids at the facility told horror stories of the status of the detention facility, complaining of human sewage spilling into the hallways.

Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'

Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Bills' Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multicity tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in January.

Tips for staying safe in the heat
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As you head out and enjoy the warm weather, make sure you keep hydrated and stay safe outside.

Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke-free' country in Europe

Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.

Tips for staying safe while biking
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Heading out on your bicycle in this beautiful weather? Here are some tips to stay safe while riding.

Art therapists specialists seek status in Michigan mental health code

There are only 200 art therapists in Michigan, and that number is falling. Those in the field say it needs to be elevated as an important part of mental health care.

Pool safety: How to prevent drowning this summer

According to the CDC, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. On average, nearly 4,000 people lose their lives to drowning each year, equating to approximately 11 drowning deaths every day.

Poor eating habits in college can lead to long-term health problems, study suggests

A recent study by researchers from the University of British Columbia has uncovered a concerning connection between poor diet during college years and adverse health outcomes.

Strong leg muscles possibly linked to improved health results after a heart attack, study finds

Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.

MSG myths: Why this food additive gets a bad rap

For more than five decades, MSG has been cast as a food additive that can make you sick, despite repeated studies proving otherwise.

Paralyzed man regains this 'simple pleasure' thanks to AI 'digital bridge'

A paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk thanks to artificial intelligence-powered implants that re-established communication between the brain and spinal cord, researchers said. 

How diabetes drug helps with weightloss
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A diabetes drug, Semaglutide, has been approved for weight loss. Here's what you need to know if you're considering the drug.

New study reveals what, exactly, in human body odor attracts mosquitoes

What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.