Pickles are not only tasty - but healthy too, according to experts
Pickles generally offer some fiber, antioxidants as well as vitamins to support eye and heart health. Fermented pickles specifically, are good source of protein biotics, which are helpful for your gut. Pickles are often low in calories, but it's important to remember that sweet pickles tend to have added sugar. Dill pickles are high in sodium.
Strokes can damage the brain in seconds, but there can be recovery says doctor
In the US about 800,000 people suffer a stroke every year. It is the leading cause of long term disability - which is devastating on many levels.
A stroke can happen in seconds, this doctor talks about how to prevent them
Blood flow keeps your brain alive and functioning, when the flow is stopped because of a stroke, every second counts.
New U-M poll details anxiety over cost of living, health care for older Americans
This concern over multiple kinds of health costs was similar across all older results in the poll regardless of gender, race or where someone lived.
Cost of living, healthcare a major source of stress for older Americans says study
The poll found that 56 percent of people over 50 say they are very concerned about the cost of medical care and nearly as many said the same about the cost of prescription drugs, the cost of health insurance, and dental care were also top concerns.
New sepsis detection method using AI could lessen its deadly risk
Sepsis is the body's overreaction to an infection. It can happen to anyone and when it's severe, a lack of blood flow can quickly lead to fatal organ failure.
Sepsis survivor shares his story as AI could be used for future detection
Many have never heard of it, but imagine going to the hospital for one thing and suddenly your organs are shutting down, and your life is at risk because of something called sepsis.
Weight loss medication - how long should you take them, and what happens if you stop
The demand for the new weight loss medications have skyrocketed but along with the popularity comes some questions.
Re-usable water bottles could be bacteria breeding grounds if not cleaned regularly
This applies whether it’s stainless steel, glass, or plastic. Doctor Sumego says all reusable water bottles need to be regularly washed to avoid the buildup of bacteria and mold.
Re-usable water bottles need to be cleaned regularly, says doctor
Although they’re a great way to stay hydrated on the go, they can also be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold if you don’t give them a good scrub every now and again.
Popular weight loss medication can also help those with cardiovascular disease
The director of preventive cardiology at the University of Michigan, says the medications are a promising option for many patients.
Those with cardiovascular disease could benefit from weight loss drugs
In a clinical trial, semaglutide was found to reduce the risk of a high-risk person having a heart attack or stroke by around 20 percent.
Blood pressure - why you need to know your numbers, and how to get a heart check for free
"Most patients don't feel anything," she said. "The times when we start to feel a headache or chest pain or shortness of breath with high blood pressure, we're in trouble."
Blood pressure is called the silent killer - this is what we need to know
It's a painless, non-invasive screening - you can do it almost anywhere, your blood pressure. Do you know your blood pressure? We can help you with that on Saturday - join us for the Healthy Heart Project.
Healthy Heart Project on April 27 provides free screenings and doctor consultations
"This gives you a look into the future - years into the future, not one or two weeks, but decades," he said. "So it is really important to get these screenings done. It's very valuable."
The Healthy Heart Project offers free screenings on April 27
In 2005, we at FOX 2 wanted to team up with medical experts to tackle heart disease in our community. And almost 20 years later, numerous lives have been changed.
Spring cleaning, house chores - and how not to get hurt doing them
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
Listen to your body when it comes to spring cleaning house chores
You look at the yard. It's messy. The garage. It's messy. You might wonder, 'Can my body handle all this work?' Well, let's talk to the doctor about that.
End of year stress is weighing on students everywhere - how you can help your kids cope
Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?
Spotting signs of stress in your kids
In Healthworks, we are talking about year-end stress with our students. Students of all ages are feeling it. And the question is, how do you know if they are feeling too much stress - and what can you do about it?