FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween

The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays

Detroit beautifying city, putting people work by planting 75,000 trees

The City of Detroit plans to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. This project will help create jobes, beautify the city, and improve the health of people.

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.

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.

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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.

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.