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.

Doctor whose 10-year-old nephew died in ATV accident warns of dangers

After his nephew was killed in an ATV accident, a doctor in the Beaumont Royal Oak emergency room is working to raise awareness about the dangers.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.