Website collects $5 donations to fight dystonia - the rare disorder that disrupts brain, body
Jay Dunn, 43, does not want help as he slowly slides out of the truck. He wants to show us that he can still walk, even as he battles his body with every step. It's not easy, but after being diagnosed with dystonia at the age of 6 years of age, nothing for Jay has been easy.
Website of $5 donations helps those battling dystonia
It's a disorder that causes a disruption between the brain and the body, creating an unimaginable struggle with simple day-to-day activities.
Therapist explains how to help kids manage school anxiety and use it as a force for good
Returning to school in the fall has probably never been more challenging. You've got the impact of homeschooling, fears about illness and overall stress - so how do you make the mornings easier?
Some help for parents experiencing stressful back-to-school season amid pandemic
One key tip is reframing the term anxiety and changing the conversation by not using the label, said one expert.
Beaumont doctor says vaccines for young children a good idea, despite very small death numbers
"It's not only about death, right? It's about keeping them healthy, keeping them in school, preventing outbreaks in the school, preventing them from carrying it and bringing it home to their family, (spreading it) to adults who are at higher risk," Sims said.
Beaumont Health expert weighs in on vaccines for younger children
It might be the news many are waiting on- promising results from drugmaker Pfizer when it comes to testing the vaccine on younger children. FOX 2 talked to the infectious disease expert about the data.
Metro Detroit woman draws strength in neighbors in cancer fight
Lori Robertson had already celebrated her second chance. Then in the summer of 2021, she got devastating news about the cancer. But her friends, neighbors, and friends are standing steadfastly behind her.
Berkley woman draws strength, hope during fight of her life
A Berkley mom thought she'd already won the fight of her life but she got a devastating diagnosis that the cancer was back. Then her neighbors and an entire city rallied around her.
Lake Orion mom shares her baby's battle with the RSV virus
A Lake Orion family is facing the cold, flu, and Covid season with extra concern after a baby fought a tough battle with a different virus, the one known as RSV.
Mother shares experience of her son's battle with RSV sickness
When we say we're worried about a virus right now, you think Covid. But there's another virus that is causing concern with local doctors - especially with kids headed back to school and back to daycare.
The 1,000 Hours Outside movement gets families away from screens
The benefits of outside play include bettering social skills, physical strength, and emotional well-being.
The 1000 Hours Outside movement gets kids away from screen time
Benefits of outside play include bettering social skills, physical strength, and emotional well-being. On the 1000 Hours Outside website you'll find printable trackers to log the hours.
When the power is out, the doctor tells us how to know what food to keep - or pitch
Many of us have dealt with way too many power outages due to all the summer storms. So what's the rule on food safety after you've lost power?
Doctor tells us how to figure out frozen food safe to eat after a power outage
Frozen food can be dangerous to eat after a power outage. Here is how to check - what is still good and what isn't.
Study finds small changes in how much sodium you eat help reduce heart attacks, strokes, premature death
You don't have to cut out salt completely to see positive changes to your health.
Study finds simple changes to salt habits have big impact
Reducing how much salt you eat can drop your chances of having a stroke or heart attack.
Dermatologist has the solution for mask acne for the new school year
"A lot of the kids say purchase acne medicine and ultimately it leads people to break out much worse," he said. "What happens is, the soaps that literally have medicine in it from over the counter, tends to be more irritating than effective."
Doctor talks about mask acne on teens
Mask wearing for kids in school is a hotly debated issue - but one thing we know for sure is that wearing those masks can lead to breakouts that some are calling maskne.
Back to school poll shows students most worried about virtual classes returning
One other highlight from the survey is that three in five parents of middle school and high school kids feel their child would feel safer if most students and teachers were vaccinated against Covid.
Back to school more stressful than ever this fall, says study
Going back to school always conjures up a lot of emotion, excitement, stress, anxiety. All that is still around, but now there are heated discussions that are causing even more challenges. We've got results of a national poll from Mott Children's Hospital.