Covid vaccine and heart inflammation: Corewell doc breaks down facts
News feeds are full of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine. That's nothing new but the latest are unfounded posts that claim the vaccine is causing people to suddenly drop dead from heart inflammation -- a claim that is not based on any scientific fact.
News feeds are full of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine. That's nothing new but the latest are unfounded posts that claim the vaccine is causing people to suddenly drop dead from heart inflammation -- a claim that is not based on any scientific fact.
FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Preventing sudden cardiac conditions: Corewell Health to screen 20,000th student-athlete
Heart conditions are the most common cause of death among U.S. athletes, and it's predicted that 1 in 200,000 will die suddenly. The deadly problem often surfaces without warning or prior symptoms and has led to drastic changes on and off the playing surface.
Heart conditions are the most common cause of death among U.S. athletes, and it's predicted that 1 in 200,000 will die suddenly. The deadly problem often surfaces without warning or prior symptoms and has led to drastic changes on and off the playing surface.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans regularly or occasionally use sleep medication, survey finds
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.
UK's top food watchdog: Bringing cake to the office is similar to secondhand smoke
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Even the prime minister weighed in after the chair of the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency suggested that bringing cake into an office is similar to putting colleagues at risk with passive smoking.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Eating 1 fish from US lakes, rivers equal to a month of drinking 'forever chemicals' water, study says
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Overall, freshwater fish caught near urban areas and the Great Lakes were found to have the highest levels of forever chemicals, according to the study.
Walgreens, West Virginia reach $83 million for company's role in opioid crisis
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the settlement within an eight-year period.
Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.
3 grizzly bears in Montana tested positive for bird flu, euthanized last fall
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a strain of the influenza virus that primarily infects birds, but can also infect humans. The virus is highly contagious and can be deadly.
Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.
A local doctor weighs in on new childhood obesity guidelines
Dr. Jaime Taylor, Adolescent Medicine expert at Beaumont Children's, discusses the factors that impact children, weight and growth.
Dr. Jaime Taylor, Adolescent Medicine expert at Beaumont Children's, discusses the factors that impact children, weight and growth.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Community reeling and 10-year-old recovering after family freezes to death in Pontiac
Police spent much of Monday emphasizing the availability of mental health resources that are available to those who are struggling. The reminder follows the discovering of a mother and her two sons who were found in a field.
Police spent much of Monday emphasizing the availability of mental health resources that are available to those who are struggling. The reminder follows the discovering of a mother and her two sons who were found in a field.
Teens who grew up feeling loved experience better long-term health, study suggests
Scientists looked at data from over 3,500 high school students and followed their health over the course of 20 years.
Scientists looked at data from over 3,500 high school students and followed their health over the course of 20 years.
China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths since early December
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
Corewell Health says parents should take extra steps to keep babies and toddlers safe during tripledemic
Health experts are issuing an alert about the ongoing tripledemic after a new study shows that babies and toddlers who have multiple infections are more likely to have a severe illness.
Health experts are issuing an alert about the ongoing tripledemic after a new study shows that babies and toddlers who have multiple infections are more likely to have a severe illness.