Metro Detroit sisters write song to inspire, support those struggling with mental health
Two sisters from Birmingham hope their song “Black Diamond" will help people struggling with their mental health.
Two sisters from Birmingham hope their song “Black Diamond" will help people struggling with their mental health.
Children's medication shortage: Doctors explain what parents should do amid 'tripledemic'
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
Celebrating holidays with family - and avoiding catching Covid, the flu, or RSV
The next few weeks will be vital to the future health of residents. As many people gather for holiday dinners or New Year's Eve parties, health officials are concerned it could lead to a rise in Covid, the flu, and RSV.
The next few weeks will be vital to the future health of residents. As many people gather for holiday dinners or New Year's Eve parties, health officials are concerned it could lead to a rise in Covid, the flu, and RSV.
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Doctors seeing flu cases rise in December
Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Internal Medicine and Covid hospitalist, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, explains how hospitals are dealing with a rise in flu and Covid cases in December (2022).
Dr. Justin Skrzynski, Internal Medicine and Covid hospitalist, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, explains how hospitals are dealing with a rise in flu and Covid cases in December (2022).
Westland police add special needs registry to provide first responders with important information
The Westland Police Department has created a special needs registry where important information can be added and available to first responders if there is an emergency.
The Westland Police Department has created a special needs registry where important information can be added and available to first responders if there is an emergency.
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Family sues Beaumont after mom dies, says medical staff didn't monitor her appropriately
A woman is suing Beaumont Health System and says they're to blame for her mother's death four years ago.
A woman is suing Beaumont Health System and says they're to blame for her mother's death four years ago.
Flu cases rising in Southeast Michigan, nationwide
The fall and winter has always been a concern for health officials who feared a tripledemic. Now it's coming true as flu cases are spiking.
The fall and winter has always been a concern for health officials who feared a tripledemic. Now it's coming true as flu cases are spiking.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Study: One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life
A study by researchers in Australia finds that brief moments of daily physical activity can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
A study by researchers in Australia finds that brief moments of daily physical activity can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Death of 10-year-old from flu, raises 'triple-demic' concerns by parents, doctors
The tragedy of Witt's death comes as Van Dyke Public Schools in Macomb County were closed Friday after administrators decided to shut the doors for a deep cleaning to take place after the spread of too many illnesses.
The tragedy of Witt's death comes as Van Dyke Public Schools in Macomb County were closed Friday after administrators decided to shut the doors for a deep cleaning to take place after the spread of too many illnesses.
Parasite tied to livestock suspected in 12 people from Oakland, Ingham, and Livingston counties
The parasite, sometimes referred to as "crypto" is believed to have been contracted from a group of sick calves in Michigan, the health department said.
The parasite, sometimes referred to as "crypto" is believed to have been contracted from a group of sick calves in Michigan, the health department said.
Stiff-person syndrome: What is it, what are the treatments and who has it?
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.