Dentists warn of dangerous DIY dental hacks going viral on TikTok
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.
Livonia pharmacist combines ingredients to create medications amid children's pain relief medicine shortages
As many Michiganders have challenges finding popular medications, especially children's pain relief medications, compounding pharmacies have been the remedy.
As many Michiganders have challenges finding popular medications, especially children's pain relief medications, compounding pharmacies have been the remedy.
Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains
In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.
In total, 22 dolphin brains were studied in which researchers noted that the animals presented alterations in their brain chemistry, changes most commonly found in humans who have Alzheimer's.
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
'Dry January' brings benefits but beware a 'boozy December' in the lead-up, experts say
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
China estimates 250 million people caught COVID-19 since end of 'zero-COVID' policy: report
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
FDA changes Plan B label, says emergency contraceptive won't cause abortion
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
The new labels are intended to further distinguish emergency contraception — also known as the morning after pill — from abortion pills.
Italian police use Lamborghini to race kidneys to transplant recipients
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
The donated kidneys were driven in the Lamborghini Huracán hundreds of miles to hospitals in Modena and Rome, police said.
Parents' persistence leads to discovery of son's rare neurodegenerative genetic disorder
When a Commerce Township couple noticed that one of their sons was advancing more than his twin brother, it led them down a rabbit hole of Googling. While doctors initially thought he couldn't have a rare disorder, they finally discovered that one of the boys has a neurodegenerative genetic disorder with a short lifespan.
When a Commerce Township couple noticed that one of their sons was advancing more than his twin brother, it led them down a rabbit hole of Googling. While doctors initially thought he couldn't have a rare disorder, they finally discovered that one of the boys has a neurodegenerative genetic disorder with a short lifespan.
Metro Detroit sisters write song to inspire, support those struggling with mental health
Two sisters from Birmingham hope their song “Black Diamond" will help people struggling with their mental health.
Two sisters from Birmingham hope their song “Black Diamond" will help people struggling with their mental health.
Children's medication shortage: Doctors explain what parents should do amid 'tripledemic'
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
Celebrating holidays with family - and avoiding catching Covid, the flu, or RSV
The next few weeks will be vital to the future health of residents. As many people gather for holiday dinners or New Year's Eve parties, health officials are concerned it could lead to a rise in Covid, the flu, and RSV.
The next few weeks will be vital to the future health of residents. As many people gather for holiday dinners or New Year's Eve parties, health officials are concerned it could lead to a rise in Covid, the flu, and RSV.
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Doctors seeing flu cases rise in December
Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Internal Medicine and Covid hospitalist, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, explains how hospitals are dealing with a rise in flu and Covid cases in December (2022).
Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Internal Medicine and Covid hospitalist, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, explains how hospitals are dealing with a rise in flu and Covid cases in December (2022).
Westland police add special needs registry to provide first responders with important information
The Westland Police Department has created a special needs registry where important information can be added and available to first responders if there is an emergency.
The Westland Police Department has created a special needs registry where important information can be added and available to first responders if there is an emergency.
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Family sues Beaumont after mom dies, says medical staff didn't monitor her appropriately
A woman is suing Beaumont Health System and says they're to blame for her mother's death four years ago.
A woman is suing Beaumont Health System and says they're to blame for her mother's death four years ago.
Flu cases rising in Southeast Michigan, nationwide
The fall and winter has always been a concern for health officials who feared a tripledemic. Now it's coming true as flu cases are spiking.
The fall and winter has always been a concern for health officials who feared a tripledemic. Now it's coming true as flu cases are spiking.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.