Cancer survivor raises money for research at Motor City Mile Swim
It’s work that’s near and dear to Julie Brabbs' heart. Not only is she the executive director of University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, she herself was diagnosed with cancer back in 2015.
It’s work that’s near and dear to Julie Brabbs' heart. Not only is she the executive director of University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, she herself was diagnosed with cancer back in 2015.
Fans brave poor air quality, venture to Rocket Mortgage Classic
Amid poor air quality alerts, warnings to wear a mask, and the eerie haze soaking in Metro Detroit, people braved the outdoors Thursday in search of some fun.
Amid poor air quality alerts, warnings to wear a mask, and the eerie haze soaking in Metro Detroit, people braved the outdoors Thursday in search of some fun.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
Southeast Michigan Air Quality alert continues Thursday; people advised to limit time outside still
As the Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday for Southeast Michigan, it's advised that people limit their time outside, while those with certain health conditions avoid the outdoors completely.
As the Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday for Southeast Michigan, it's advised that people limit their time outside, while those with certain health conditions avoid the outdoors completely.
See foam in the water? Michigan health department wants you to avoid it
With the summer season kicking into gear, so will a higher chance of people coming into contact with foam - and the potential forever chemicals hiding in it.
With the summer season kicking into gear, so will a higher chance of people coming into contact with foam - and the potential forever chemicals hiding in it.
Rochester Hills postpones fireworks show due to air quality
The city of Rochester Hills has postponed its annual fireworks show due to poor air quality in the state from the Canadian wildfires.
The city of Rochester Hills has postponed its annual fireworks show due to poor air quality in the state from the Canadian wildfires.
Michigan Air Quality Alert extended through Thursday due to wildfire smoke
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Michigan through Thursday due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Michigan through Thursday due to wildfire smoke coming from Canada.
Air Quality Alert in effect in Southeast Michigan -- What the AQI colors mean
In the Detroit area, the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been between Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) and Purple (very unhealthy) with some areas occasionally moving into the Maroon (hazardous) level on Wednesday. Here's what that means for your health:
In the Detroit area, the Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been between Orange (unhealthy for sensitive groups) and Purple (very unhealthy) with some areas occasionally moving into the Maroon (hazardous) level on Wednesday. Here's what that means for your health:
Over 80 million under thick haze from Chicago to DC as Canadian wildfire smoke pours across US
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Detroit air quality ranks among worst in world - How to protect yourself
Air quality in the Metro Detroit area is some of the worst in the world. On Wednesday morning, Detroit was moving between the second and third position on the list of cities with the worst air quality, due to wildfire smoke.
Air quality in the Metro Detroit area is some of the worst in the world. On Wednesday morning, Detroit was moving between the second and third position on the list of cities with the worst air quality, due to wildfire smoke.
Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
Children's Hospital 1st to offer blood disorder treatment removing need for transfusions
Children’s Hospital of Michigan is now the first and only center in Michigan, and the 10th center in the country to offer an FDA-approved gene therapy product as a potentially curative option for thalassemia," said Dr. Alexander Glaros.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan is now the first and only center in Michigan, and the 10th center in the country to offer an FDA-approved gene therapy product as a potentially curative option for thalassemia," said Dr. Alexander Glaros.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Firework safety tips
Emergency room doctors see patients for firework injuries all summer, especially as Fourth of July celebrations ramp up. Be sure you are following safety measures to avoid a visit to the ER this holiday.
Emergency room doctors see patients for firework injuries all summer, especially as Fourth of July celebrations ramp up. Be sure you are following safety measures to avoid a visit to the ER this holiday.
Free annual health screening catches aggressive cancer in 58-year-old man
In 2017, Bob Gardella was inspired to attend a free health screening at Ford Field. Four years later, it would save his life.
In 2017, Bob Gardella was inspired to attend a free health screening at Ford Field. Four years later, it would save his life.
How a health screening saved a Metro Detroit man's life
Bob Gardella was inspired to get a check on his health in 2017 after seeing free screenings offered at Ford Field. Four years later, it would save his life.
Bob Gardella was inspired to get a check on his health in 2017 after seeing free screenings offered at Ford Field. Four years later, it would save his life.
Firework safety tips: How to avoid injury while celebrating Fourth of July
Fireworks, while fun, can be extremely dangerous if safety tips aren't followed. A doctor provided safety tips for using both fireworks and sparklers this holiday.
Fireworks, while fun, can be extremely dangerous if safety tips aren't followed. A doctor provided safety tips for using both fireworks and sparklers this holiday.
Woman saves dog's life 2 days after seeing video about pet CPR -- How to learn lifesaving procedure
After seeing a video about pet CPR, a woman learned more about the procedure, a move that helped her save her beloved dog's life. An Ypsilanti Township pet groomer is offering CPR classes that will teach you the procedure, along with other skills that could save your cat or dog's life.
After seeing a video about pet CPR, a woman learned more about the procedure, a move that helped her save her beloved dog's life. An Ypsilanti Township pet groomer is offering CPR classes that will teach you the procedure, along with other skills that could save your cat or dog's life.
3M settles 'forever chemicals' water pollution lawsuit for $10B
Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water.
Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water.