Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
LA County returns to 'strongly recommending' masks indoors as COVID cases rise
The average daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in LA County has risen to 100 infections per 100,000 residents, the county's health officer says, meaning the county is again "strongly recommending" that everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Fentanyl 'vaccine' may have been discovered, researchers say
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Over a billion young people at risk of hearing loss from loud music, venues, study suggests
The study said that young people between the ages of 12 to 34 often engage in “unsafe listening practices,” like the use of headphones and attending noisy venues.
Royal Oak plastic surgeon rebuilds 9-year-old's nose, lip with life-changing procedures
A Royal Oak plastic surgeon is known the world over for taking on some of the toughest cases, including his newest one: a 9-year-old girl who traveled from across the world with her family in search of hope.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Children's Tylenol shortages reported; doctors offer alternative remedies for kids
"The ways you can do that is keeping your child hydrated and Motrin is also a safe alternative if acetaminophen - which is the name for Tylenol - is not available," said Shajahan, Family Medicine physician for Beaumont Health.
Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible' for her to sing, speak easily, rep says
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic
Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.
RSV, influenza, or Covid - how to tell the difference amid surge in respiratory illnesses in kids
Children are being affected at a higher rate than in the past in cases of RSV, sending more of them to the hospital this season.
Too much screen time can impact a child's vision, experts say — try this to give eyes a break
Researchers say the rate of nearsightedness has nearly doubled since 1971, most likely due to a combination of factors such as being indoors more and staring more frequently at near things like a cell phone.
U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital says RSV surge leaves pediatric beds '100% full'
“We have never seen a surge in pediatric respiratory viruses like this before. Our hospital is 100% full,” said Luanne Thomas Ewald, FACHE, chief operating officer at Mott and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital.
Beer hops compounds may help protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
The new research found that hops, which give beer that bitter flavor, may help prevent the clumping of amyloid beta proteins in the brain — a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.
FDA links opioid overdoses to animal sedative not for human consumption
The FDA says overdoses caused by the animal medication xylazine is hard to distinguish from opioids for humans.
Corewell Health restricts hospital visits from children as RSV cases incease
Corewell Health, formerly Beaumont, is putting hospital visit restrictions in place for young children as RSV cases increase.
Amoxicillin prescribed for children is in short supply, FDA says
Here's what you need to know about an antibiotic shortage to keep your family healthy.
US deaths caused by alcohol spiked during pandemic, CDC reports show
Deaths attributed to alcohol were highest for people ages 55 to 64, but rose dramatically for certain other groups, including jumping 42% among women ages 35 to 44.