CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to cookie dough
At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.
At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
How long can food sit out? Your summer picnic guide
Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.
Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.
Dolly Parton's heartwarming gesture: Country icon visits fan in hospice care
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.
'Remember the Titans' star Ethan Suplee shows off muscles after drastic weight loss transformation
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
Michigan law protects underage drinkers who seek medical care - what to know this prom, graduation season
Though drinking under 21, minors who seek voluntary medical care while drinking underage will not face charges in Michigan, thanks to medical amnesty laws.
Though drinking under 21, minors who seek voluntary medical care while drinking underage will not face charges in Michigan, thanks to medical amnesty laws.
Meet a 97-year-old who shares her secret to longevity
Shirley shared with us her secrets to longevity including finding the good in things and having a sense of purpose that connects her to others.
Shirley shared with us her secrets to longevity including finding the good in things and having a sense of purpose that connects her to others.
Michigan university adds full-time therapy dog to help students' mental health
Meet Onyx, a 2-year-old black lab with an important mission at Davenport University - providing comfort to students to help their mental health. She will primarily be at the Grand Rapids campus but will also visit the Midland, Lansing, Holland, Warren, and Detroit campuses.
Meet Onyx, a 2-year-old black lab with an important mission at Davenport University - providing comfort to students to help their mental health. She will primarily be at the Grand Rapids campus but will also visit the Midland, Lansing, Holland, Warren, and Detroit campuses.
Support for Detroit area medical professionals after three killed in past month
In less than a month, there have been three tragedies involving local healthcare workers – but help is out there for those in the medical field.
In less than a month, there have been three tragedies involving local healthcare workers – but help is out there for those in the medical field.
Telestroke services evaluations allow experts to check patients virtually
Stroke is a leading cause of lifelong disability and affects about 800,000 Americans each year. While diagnosing a stroke quickly is key, it can be tough in a crowded emergency room, leading many hospitals to turn to telestroke services.
Stroke is a leading cause of lifelong disability and affects about 800,000 Americans each year. While diagnosing a stroke quickly is key, it can be tough in a crowded emergency room, leading many hospitals to turn to telestroke services.
Tech lets doctors evaluate stroke symptoms virtually
Hospitals around Michigan have started using virtual stroke evaluations to check patients. This allows a patient to be evaluated even if a stroke expert is not available in person.
Hospitals around Michigan have started using virtual stroke evaluations to check patients. This allows a patient to be evaluated even if a stroke expert is not available in person.
How fun in the sun can become a serious issue for you skin
All that carefree time spent in the sun can add up in all the little freckles, spots, and moles that form on your skin. But telling the difference between the ones that are benign and those that are cancerous is key.
All that carefree time spent in the sun can add up in all the little freckles, spots, and moles that form on your skin. But telling the difference between the ones that are benign and those that are cancerous is key.
Eating a healthy diet equivalent to 4,000 more steps a day, study finds
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Rogaine in a pill? Oral supplement has been shown to grow hair
Hair loss may be a fact of life to some but Dermatologist Steve Grekin says an oral medication - the same active ingredient in Rogaine - has been shown to help grow hair.
Hair loss may be a fact of life to some but Dermatologist Steve Grekin says an oral medication - the same active ingredient in Rogaine - has been shown to help grow hair.
Stroke effects more people under 50: what strokes to look out for
More and more people under 50 are having strokes - here are the four symptoms to look out for.
More and more people under 50 are having strokes - here are the four symptoms to look out for.
Weekend Symposium Offers Patients and Caregivers Insight on Coping with Parkinson's Disease
Michigan Parkinson Foundation hosts special symposium to discuss dealing with Parkinson's and ways to cut the risks.
Michigan Parkinson Foundation hosts special symposium to discuss dealing with Parkinson's and ways to cut the risks.
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada