Melanoma Monday: Your skin tells a story of sun damage, early detection is key
Those carefree moments in the sun eventually leaves a permanent trail of clues - there are moles, or are they freckles, or are they just brown spots? And the biggest question is, are they cancerous?
Those carefree moments in the sun eventually leaves a permanent trail of clues - there are moles, or are they freckles, or are they just brown spots? And the biggest question is, are they cancerous?
Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Study finds link between long naps and obesity, high blood pressure
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Planet Fitness invites high schoolers to work out for free with summer pass program
Participants will have free access to the gym, along with free fitness training from certified trainers and workouts on the Planet Fitness app.
Participants will have free access to the gym, along with free fitness training from certified trainers and workouts on the Planet Fitness app.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
COVID-19 pandemic caused decline in high school students having sex, government survey finds
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
National Infertility Awareness Week focuses on ending stigmas, providing support
It's National Infertility Awareness Week -- a time to help shed the stigma and offer resources for support.
It's National Infertility Awareness Week -- a time to help shed the stigma and offer resources for support.
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network seeks $227 million from state to expand mental health care
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) announced a plan Wednesday to expand crisis care and residential mental health care.
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) announced a plan Wednesday to expand crisis care and residential mental health care.
Dogs can join owners for outdoor dining, FDA says
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
The FDA updated its food policy earlier this year to let owners and their furry friends enjoy eating together.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Heart disease is America’s #1 killer – take steps to protect your heart!
The Healthy Heart Project is back! FOX 2 is excited to team up with select Ascension Hospitals for the Healthy Heart Project. Our first event was in 2005 and since that time more than 10,000 people have been helped. The next person could be you!
The Healthy Heart Project is back! FOX 2 is excited to team up with select Ascension Hospitals for the Healthy Heart Project. Our first event was in 2005 and since that time more than 10,000 people have been helped. The next person could be you!
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
Corewell's free gene panel pilot program begins as new key to preventative care
A new pilot program is offering a gene panel screening to some patients for free.
A new pilot program is offering a gene panel screening to some patients for free.
Sterling Heights gym provides inclusive place for people with disabilities to workout
Inclusively Fit in Sterling Heights provides a safe and inclusive space for people with disabilities to work out.
Inclusively Fit in Sterling Heights provides a safe and inclusive space for people with disabilities to work out.
Cure for grey hair? Scientific discovery could hold key to preserving hair color
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
Michigan's allergy season starting 20 days sooner and sparking earlier symptoms, doctors say
It's not just you - this year's allergies are worse. And that trend is unlikely to improve.
It's not just you - this year's allergies are worse. And that trend is unlikely to improve.