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
Holistic Health and Wellness Forum for MS offers whole system approach to wellness
The Holistic Health and Wellness Forum for MS is May 17. The event, presented by Yoga Moves MS, offers those with MS and their caregivers the latest information on a holistic ?whole systems? approach to wellness. For more information, contact 248-417-5985 or email mindy@yogamovesms.org.
The Holistic Health and Wellness Forum for MS is May 17. The event, presented by Yoga Moves MS, offers those with MS and their caregivers the latest information on a holistic ?whole systems? approach to wellness. For more information, contact 248-417-5985 or email mindy@yogamovesms.org.
Macomb County proposes mental health jail intake facility for those who need help
Officials in Macomb County are working to help arrestees who may be struggling with mental health, substance abuse, and other issues. The plan is a new jail intake facility where people will be evaluated after their arrest.
Officials in Macomb County are working to help arrestees who may be struggling with mental health, substance abuse, and other issues. The plan is a new jail intake facility where people will be evaluated after their arrest.
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Expiring Covid public health emergency will affect access to Medicaid, over-the-counter tests
Despite Covid remaining a deadly illness for hundreds of Michigan residents every month, the government is rolling back its emergency health order. It could have big implications for the state.
Despite Covid remaining a deadly illness for hundreds of Michigan residents every month, the government is rolling back its emergency health order. It could have big implications for the state.
Groundbreaking vaccine trial aims to prevent cancers associated with Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
Lynch syndrome affects 1 in 279 individuals, or an estimated 1.1 million people in the United States.
AI may help shorten workouts to 20 minutes and still unlock 'fountain of youth'
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Healthy Heart Project: Get a free health screening this weekend
Ascension Providence Hospitals around Michigan are offering free heart health screenings to help you know your numbers.
Ascension Providence Hospitals around Michigan are offering free heart health screenings to help you know your numbers.