Beaumont-Spectrum hospital system named Corewell Health
Both hospital chains announced plans to merge in June 2021, temporarily calling themselves BHSH System until they had settled on a new name. A statement from the CEO of the company said the name was selected after thousands of ideas came forward.
New eviction service in Oakland County available for free to some residents
Anyone who fell behind on their housing payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic can
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
CDC: E. coli outbreak possibly linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
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There's a new tool in the fight to find breast cancer early. It was created right here in metro Detroit and Karmanos in Detroit is the first in the world to offer it. Here is an interview with Dr. Lydia Choi with the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Gym owner trains clients with disabilities, diseases for free: ‘I never took a penny’
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
Produce sold at some Metro Detroit grocery stores may be contaminated with untreated human waste
Produce sold at grocery stores in Metro Detroit and around Michigan may be contaminated with raw, untreated human waste.
Detroit police shoot mentally ill man armed with knife, family wants answers
Detroit Police Chief James White says his officers found the 20-year-old victim armed with a knife.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Flu season could be more dangerous this year, Michigan health officials warn
In countries that already had their flu season, there were more cases, more severe cases, and it hit younger healthy people harder. The same could be coming for Michigan this winter.
Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
Doctor whose 10-year-old nephew died in ATV accident warns of dangers
After his nephew was killed in an ATV accident, a doctor in the Beaumont Royal Oak emergency room is working to raise awareness about the dangers.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.