Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
After husband's death, Michigan mom honors childhood sweetheart by starting business in his honor
Michelle Brown is a mother, widow, and now an entrepreneur. She met her late husband, Bobby, when they were both kids. They later married and started their family - but life didn't go according to plan.
Michelle Brown is a mother, widow, and now an entrepreneur. She met her late husband, Bobby, when they were both kids. They later married and started their family - but life didn't go according to plan.
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, study suggests
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
The study found an association across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more from the health-protective benefits of having a sense of purpose.
The Doctor's In: Shedding Light on Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Carl Pesta , director of the Bariatric Surgery Institute at McLaren Macomb, offers insight on who's eligible for bariatric surgery and what steps patients should take before getting the procedure done.
Dr. Carl Pesta , director of the Bariatric Surgery Institute at McLaren Macomb, offers insight on who's eligible for bariatric surgery and what steps patients should take before getting the procedure done.
Rabies: What is it, how it’s transmitted, and do you need a vaccine
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Less than 20 people are known to have survived a rabies infection without receiving the vaccine series.
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
5 tips from Fit Body to keep healthy habits during the holiday season
This is hands-down the hardest time for individuals to stay on track with their own health and wellness routines according to Fit Body.
This is hands-down the hardest time for individuals to stay on track with their own health and wellness routines according to Fit Body.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
Michigan Covid deaths top 40,000, including 113 more this week
Those who are older, unvaccinated, or have comorbidities continue to be the predominant groups dying from COVID-19.
Those who are older, unvaccinated, or have comorbidities continue to be the predominant groups dying from COVID-19.
DJ hopes to spread love through music, art while battling stage 4 lung cancer
Brandon Okamoto said his cancer diagnosis has given him a new zest for life, and he is now hoping to spread love through the music and art he creates.
Brandon Okamoto said his cancer diagnosis has given him a new zest for life, and he is now hoping to spread love through the music and art he creates.
Recovery after Oxford will look different for every student
It's been a year since Oxford High School students' lives were torn apart but health experts say each student and person will grieve and process what happened in their own ways. But there are ways parents can help - by keeping the lines of communication open.
It's been a year since Oxford High School students' lives were torn apart but health experts say each student and person will grieve and process what happened in their own ways. But there are ways parents can help - by keeping the lines of communication open.
Health officials to test for polio in Oakland County, CDC says
Michigan was among two states selected for the testing after a single case of polio was detected in New York.
Michigan was among two states selected for the testing after a single case of polio was detected in New York.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
Beaumont's Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams returns after pandemic hiatus
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams is returning at Beaumont's Royal Oak hospital after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams is returning at Beaumont's Royal Oak hospital after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.