Michigan 11th least happy in the U.S. in latest list
A new study on the happiness of the U.S. by state is not looking kindly upon Michigan or our neighboring states as the Mitten has been named the 39th happiest state - or the 11th least happy state.
A new study on the happiness of the U.S. by state is not looking kindly upon Michigan or our neighboring states as the Mitten has been named the 39th happiest state - or the 11th least happy state.
West Nile virus detected in mosquito pool at Royal Oak park
West Nile virus was recently detected in a mosquito pool at a Royal Oak park. Mosquito pooling is when the insects are collected for testing.
West Nile virus was recently detected in a mosquito pool at a Royal Oak park. Mosquito pooling is when the insects are collected for testing.
5-year-old girl born with half a heart; family raises awareness about rare disorder
Katherine’s heart defect hasn’t stopped her love for others. Her dad says she’s caring, empathetic, and concerned about the well-being of others.
Katherine’s heart defect hasn’t stopped her love for others. Her dad says she’s caring, empathetic, and concerned about the well-being of others.
Family Dollar recalls toothpaste, condoms, pregnancy tests, other medical items
The dozens of items were stored improperly and are included in a massive recall from Family Dollar.
The dozens of items were stored improperly and are included in a massive recall from Family Dollar.
Sarah Sanders leaves hospital after thyroid cancer surgery
Sanders said Friday when announcing the surgery that a biopsy earlier this month revealed she had thyroid cancer.
Sanders said Friday when announcing the surgery that a biopsy earlier this month revealed she had thyroid cancer.
Metro Detroit doctor expects Covid, flu cases to spike in colder months
As the fall nears, a Metro Detroit doctor is concerned about how Covid will impact people this flu season.
As the fall nears, a Metro Detroit doctor is concerned about how Covid will impact people this flu season.
Detroit City Council votes 'no' on restaurant grading ordinance
The Detroit City Council voted against an ordinance that would require restaurants to be rated with colors that would be available to the public.
The Detroit City Council voted against an ordinance that would require restaurants to be rated with colors that would be available to the public.
Cancer battle as teen inspires Metro Detroit woman to become nurse
A Metro Detroit woman's cancer battle as a teen inspired her to become a nurse. She is now close to achieving that goal.
A Metro Detroit woman's cancer battle as a teen inspired her to become a nurse. She is now close to achieving that goal.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Detroit City Council to vote on ordinance requiring restaurants show health inspection grade
Green would indicate compliance, yellow for showing its in the enforcement process, and red signaling the business is closed by the health department.
Green would indicate compliance, yellow for showing its in the enforcement process, and red signaling the business is closed by the health department.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Part of Gibraltar on a boil water advisory due to a water main break
A replacement line is currently being installed to remedy the problem, said Gibraltar police.
A replacement line is currently being installed to remedy the problem, said Gibraltar police.
Lafayette Coney Island voluntarily closes following failed health inspection, sources say
Lafayette Coney Island was closed on Wednesday, Sept. 7, after a failed health inspection, according to FOX 2 sources.
Lafayette Coney Island was closed on Wednesday, Sept. 7, after a failed health inspection, according to FOX 2 sources.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
Doctors stress importance of new omicron vaccine for those 12 and up
Last week the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services told FOX 2 that the state has been allocated up to nearly 200,000 Pfizer doses and just a little over 70,000 Moderna doses for initial orders.
Last week the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services told FOX 2 that the state has been allocated up to nearly 200,000 Pfizer doses and just a little over 70,000 Moderna doses for initial orders.