Boil advisories and water distribution; water resources for affected Metro Detroit communities

Boil advisories, water distribution events, and sprinkler use suspensions: here's what to know for Metro Detroit communities affected by the Great Lakes Water Authority water main break.

CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response

The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.

Detroit Labor Day March canceled third year in a row

The AFL-CIO announced the cancellation ahead of the event set to take place on Sept. 5. The Labor Day March was also canceled in 2020 and 2021.

CDC: Monkeypox cases increase to 104 in Michigan

The CDC recommends anyone experiencing symptoms of MPV to contact their healthcare providers for evaluation.

Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say

Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.

E. coli cases spike in 3 counties including in Oakland, alarming health officials

Last year the health department reported 20 cases of E. coli infections in August. This year cases have risen five times higher, hitting nearly 100 infections.

Oakland County judge extends suspension of Michigan abortion ban as arguments proceed over rule

A consequential day is upon Michigan as an Oakland County judge will hear testimony in a case on abortion legality in the state. A temporary restraining order put a pause on county prosecutors enforcing the ban.

What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law

President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school

Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.

State of Emergency declared over Great Lakes Water Authority water main break

A boil advisory impacting 130,000 residents will remain in place for at least two weeks due to the replacement need of a massive pipe that burst over the weekend.

CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

College students have mixed reactions on monkeypox concerns as campuses prep for fall

“It definitely does concern me because everyone has this mindset that Covid is over, everyone is coming back, and it’s like all over," said Trenton Michael. "I feel like people are going to be more readily reckless.”