US teens are drinking, smoking less but vaping, using marijuana more, study finds
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Saline mom starts pediatric heart transplant research charity after her son got Gift of Life
Following her son's heart transplant, she became an advocate for pediatric heart transplant research. Now her efforts and an event this weekend could help save young lives.
Following her son's heart transplant, she became an advocate for pediatric heart transplant research. Now her efforts and an event this weekend could help save young lives.
Detroit food truck owner learns to walk again, gets back to work after being intentionally run over
The co-owner of Detroit Mini Donuts is back to work after a man intentionally ran her over during a road rage incident last year.
The co-owner of Detroit Mini Donuts is back to work after a man intentionally ran her over during a road rage incident last year.
Study links nightmares in middle-aged people to higher risk of dementia
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
University of Michigan nurses reach tentative agreement with school
More than 6,200 nurses have been working without a contract for two months at the University of Michigan.
More than 6,200 nurses have been working without a contract for two months at the University of Michigan.
Study: Daily 'breath training' helps reduce high blood pressure
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.
Should I get the new COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Your questions, answered
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
With flu season approaching in the U.S., as well as the availability of the new omicron-designed COVID-19 booster for everyone 12 and up, here are some answers to common questions about the shots.
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.