FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
Michigan crash victim fighting car insurance company for catastrophic claims funding
A Michigan woman paralyzed after she was hit by a vehicle is fighting a car insurance company for the money her family was receiving to care for her.
A Michigan woman paralyzed after she was hit by a vehicle is fighting a car insurance company for the money her family was receiving to care for her.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Dearborn Police add master social worker for mental health police response
The Dearborn Police Department had more than 1,500 mental health and welfare calls in 2022 - a significant increase from 2021 - so they're stepping up their response with a social work co-responder.
The Dearborn Police Department had more than 1,500 mental health and welfare calls in 2022 - a significant increase from 2021 - so they're stepping up their response with a social work co-responder.
Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Saving lives with CPR and Heart Checks
Jen Shea, program manager for Beaumont Student Heart Check, explains what we can do to help save lives when a student athlete collapses with cardiac arrest.
Jen Shea, program manager for Beaumont Student Heart Check, explains what we can do to help save lives when a student athlete collapses with cardiac arrest.
Don't Fumble Food Safety! USDA Shares Tips on Safe Super Bowl Snacking
USDA Spokesperson Meredith Carothers shares advice on how to enjoy your favorite Super Bowl eats safely.
USDA Spokesperson Meredith Carothers shares advice on how to enjoy your favorite Super Bowl eats safely.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Dangerous fungal illness rapidly spreading across country, doctors warn
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Detroit Northwestern senior suffers cardiac arrest on basketball court: 'We're asking for prayer'
Cartier Woods suffered cardiac arrest during a basketball game. Someone administered CPR and paramedics rushed him to the hospital - where he was put on life support.
Cartier Woods suffered cardiac arrest during a basketball game. Someone administered CPR and paramedics rushed him to the hospital - where he was put on life support.