These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Pontiac High School football team forfeits game due to Covid outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has forced Pontiac High School to cancel its high school football game this week, serving as a stark reminder that the virus continues to impact communities.
A COVID-19 outbreak has forced Pontiac High School to cancel its high school football game this week, serving as a stark reminder that the virus continues to impact communities.
Peloton bike 'instantly' kills New York man after severing his artery, family says in lawsuit
A Peloton exercise bike is at the center of a new lawsuit that alleges a man was killed trying to use the bike as leverage to pull himself up from the ground.
A Peloton exercise bike is at the center of a new lawsuit that alleges a man was killed trying to use the bike as leverage to pull himself up from the ground.
EPA officials brushed off high lead risks in Benton Harbor drinking water
Staff that monitored the state's response failed to elevate the issue, despite it meeting several criteria that lead levels in the impoverished Michigan city were a substantial threat to health.
Staff that monitored the state's response failed to elevate the issue, despite it meeting several criteria that lead levels in the impoverished Michigan city were a substantial threat to health.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Gilbert Family Foundation makes tectonic-sized donation for medical research in Detroit
The donations, which contribute $375 million in funding, will change Detroit's medical landscape.
The donations, which contribute $375 million in funding, will change Detroit's medical landscape.
Extreme spice from One Chip Challenge on social media a worry for doctors
A 14-year-old died shortly after partaking in the viral challenge. His parents blame the spice in the food for the tragedy.
A 14-year-old died shortly after partaking in the viral challenge. His parents blame the spice in the food for the tragedy.
How Oakland County's Narcan vending machines can save lives
Oakland County has installed vending 45 Narcan vending machines to help combat the opioid epidemic.
Oakland County has installed vending 45 Narcan vending machines to help combat the opioid epidemic.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Federal commission finalizes ban of inclined infant sleepers, crib bumpers
Consumer Product Safety Commission takes finals steps to prohibit the sale of inclined sleepers and crib bumpers in the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission takes finals steps to prohibit the sale of inclined sleepers and crib bumpers in the U.S.
New school year, new sleep habits for kids and high teens
School is back in session and returning to the sleep schedule can be a challenge. Here's how to get you and your family back on track and why it's so important for your child.
School is back in session and returning to the sleep schedule can be a challenge. Here's how to get you and your family back on track and why it's so important for your child.
First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.
3M likely to settle for nearly $5.5B in earplugs case after hearing-loss complaints
The earplugs were created to protect a person from hearing loud noises while allowing them to hear voices softer noises
The earplugs were created to protect a person from hearing loud noises while allowing them to hear voices softer noises
ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first announced the medication shortage in October 2022.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Woman who lost sight, smell, and hearing to domestic violence gets new audio aids
A doctor called Colleen Scott a "living miracle" after surviving 38 years without her senses. The cameras were on when her hearing was restored.
A doctor called Colleen Scott a "living miracle" after surviving 38 years without her senses. The cameras were on when her hearing was restored.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for pregnant people and newborns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved Abrysvo, the first vaccine for pregnant individuals to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants up to 6 months old.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved Abrysvo, the first vaccine for pregnant individuals to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants up to 6 months old.