CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19

Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.

COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US

COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.

Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says

The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.

Metro Detroit father battling extremely rare case of West Nile virus

A Metro Detroit man is fighting for his life after he contracted an extremely rare form of West Nile virus from a mosquito bite.

Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration

Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.

Rochester Hills woman creates allergy-friendly snack line after struggling to find safe foods

Renee Sorgi created her own allergy-friendly snack line, The Real Renee, after discovering she had health issues that made it difficult to eat certain foods, and stores often don't carry foods she can have.

VIDEO: Newport Beach doctor removes 23 contact lenses from woman's eye

A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.

USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses

The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.

New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis

A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.