Covid precautions to take if you don't qualify for current booster shot yet
"Many people are still not eligible for this second booster due to their age or their health conditions," said Dr. Asha Shajahan. "But we know omicron is still out there. People are still getting Covid, I’m seeing plenty of patients here in the office that are coming in here with Covid."
"Many people are still not eligible for this second booster due to their age or their health conditions," said Dr. Asha Shajahan. "But we know omicron is still out there. People are still getting Covid, I’m seeing plenty of patients here in the office that are coming in here with Covid."
Deadly bacteria found in continental U.S. soil for the first time
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Melioidosis, or Whitmore’s disease, can cause a variety of symptoms and can infect any organ, including the brain.
Michigan's new Kids Count has good news for child poverty levels, graduation rates
The temporary Covid-era policies put in place to help struggling families during the pandemic benefitted almost 2 million kids in Michigan. Officials would like to see them made permanent.
The temporary Covid-era policies put in place to help struggling families during the pandemic benefitted almost 2 million kids in Michigan. Officials would like to see them made permanent.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
After losing son to suicide, father retools iconic Detroit brand for normalizing mental illness discussions
Kevin Fischer's son was the guy everybody loved. He was a good student and a three-sport athlete. The kid that "had the ability to make everyone feel important." Then, when he was 23, Dominique Fischer took his life.
Kevin Fischer's son was the guy everybody loved. He was a good student and a three-sport athlete. The kid that "had the ability to make everyone feel important." Then, when he was 23, Dominique Fischer took his life.
How are dormant diseases making a comeback?
Two diseases that are usually dormant in the United States – monkeypox and polio – have been found in the country. How is this possible?
Two diseases that are usually dormant in the United States – monkeypox and polio – have been found in the country. How is this possible?
Should you get COVID-19 booster now or wait for upgraded shot?
Drug makers are working to create a COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets the original strain as well as the Omicron sub-variants. With that coming, should you get a booster now or wait?
Drug makers are working to create a COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets the original strain as well as the Omicron sub-variants. With that coming, should you get a booster now or wait?
Napping could lead to high blood pressure, stroke, study suggests
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts say napping, though not unhealthy, may be a sign of poor sleep quality, according to the American Heart Association.
FDA's ongoing analysis finds toxic arsenic, lead in certain baby foods — tips for parents to limit exposure
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
The FDA’s ongoing analysis in an effort to lower toxic heavy metals in baby foods found that levels of lead in baby food sweet potatoes and teething biscuits were among the highest of all foods tested.
Monkeypox cases should increase awareness - but not panic - say doctors
The state health department says it is currently investigating 23 cases in Michigan.
The state health department says it is currently investigating 23 cases in Michigan.
Woman hospitalized after suffering 15 spider bites, contracting flesh-eating bacteria
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou has had more than 10 pounds of dead tissue removed and doctors are continuing to treat her, according to her son.
Polio live oral vaccine: Here's why the US stopped using it years ago
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
The first case of polio in the US in years was detected this week in New York — here's what to know about polio vaccines.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Wayne County day camp helps turn grief into growth
We've all lost a loved one and that process and grief is tough - but when it comes to kids, it's a tricky topic. But a Wayne County day camp is helping kids heal.
We've all lost a loved one and that process and grief is tough - but when it comes to kids, it's a tricky topic. But a Wayne County day camp is helping kids heal.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Detroit is the second-most stressed city in America, study finds
Gauging stress around work, money, family, and health, a survey found Detroit scored high in all categories.
Gauging stress around work, money, family, and health, a survey found Detroit scored high in all categories.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
Michigan raises age for purchasing tobacco to 21
The package of bills strengthened the state's regulations over tobacco use and sales.
The package of bills strengthened the state's regulations over tobacco use and sales.
Oakland County forms monkeypox task force
The Oakland County monkeypox task force will create communication, education, and vaccination plans for when the county has more doses.
The Oakland County monkeypox task force will create communication, education, and vaccination plans for when the county has more doses.