A father's impact in a child's life
The American Pediatric Association states that a positive father figure or male role model can significantly benefit a child's development, even if the man is not biologically related to the child.
The American Pediatric Association states that a positive father figure or male role model can significantly benefit a child's development, even if the man is not biologically related to the child.
Measles outbreaks trigger travel alerts
Measles cases are rising around the world and doctors say unvaccinated children are most at risk. The MMR vaccine has been found effective against measles, mumps and rubella.
Measles cases are rising around the world and doctors say unvaccinated children are most at risk. The MMR vaccine has been found effective against measles, mumps and rubella.
Avoiding alcohol while socializing this summer
Peer pressure also is a factor for adults but from mocktails to non-alcoholic beers, there are options available.
Peer pressure also is a factor for adults but from mocktails to non-alcoholic beers, there are options available.
Canadian wildfires impact SE Michigan air quality
Air quality indexes are being impacted and many of us with allergy or respiratory issues are likely feeling it, too.
Air quality indexes are being impacted and many of us with allergy or respiratory issues are likely feeling it, too.
How - and why - flavanoids can help you in your daily diet
You might not know what flavanoids can do - but this dietician says you might be surprised.
You might not know what flavanoids can do - but this dietician says you might be surprised.
Doctor performs CPR during woman's medical emergency
Emily Morgan was in a fitness class when suddenly Emily collapsed. Luckily, Dr. Dema Fawaz, an emergency room physician at Corewell Health, was in the right place at the right time.
Emily Morgan was in a fitness class when suddenly Emily collapsed. Luckily, Dr. Dema Fawaz, an emergency room physician at Corewell Health, was in the right place at the right time.
Reality TV can be like comfort food - but set limits, says doctor
Dr. Chivonna Childs says a reality show, just like a comfort food, can light up the brain?s reward system. But whether it?s cake or reality TV, we want to avoid overindulging.
Dr. Chivonna Childs says a reality show, just like a comfort food, can light up the brain?s reward system. But whether it?s cake or reality TV, we want to avoid overindulging.
Expert explains how to manage your kids' summer sleep schedules
Dr. Brian Chen from Cleveland Clinic has advice for managing summer bed times for kids, with a reminder that when the school year starts in a few months, you have to transition backward.
Dr. Brian Chen from Cleveland Clinic has advice for managing summer bed times for kids, with a reminder that when the school year starts in a few months, you have to transition backward.
An expert's advice for parents and summer screen time challenges
After two decades of working as a child therapist, Runyon says that technology is crippling the development of children.
After two decades of working as a child therapist, Runyon says that technology is crippling the development of children.
Screen time for children during summer brings concern
Kids are surrounded by screens and sometimes parents struggle with limits.
Kids are surrounded by screens and sometimes parents struggle with limits.
Remember 5 layers of swim safety for children around water
Before everyone heads to the pool, a sobering stat is that the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old, is drowning.
Before everyone heads to the pool, a sobering stat is that the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old, is drowning.
Look to swap out some ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives
The idea is, you don't have to get rid of all of it - but reduce it, and swap out some of it with whole foods.
The idea is, you don't have to get rid of all of it - but reduce it, and swap out some of it with whole foods.
Ultra-processed foods are everywhere - a dietician explains what we can do
The idea is, you don't have to get rid of all of it - but reduce it, and swap out some of it with whole foods.
The idea is, you don't have to get rid of all of it - but reduce it, and swap out some of it with whole foods.
As we get older, our bones get weaker. What can we do to prevent it?
It's more common in women and people over 50, but the good news is that it is largely preventable, says Dr. Deborah Benzil of Cleveland Clinic.
It's more common in women and people over 50, but the good news is that it is largely preventable, says Dr. Deborah Benzil of Cleveland Clinic.
How strong are your bones and how do we protect them?
As we get older, our bones get weaker. What can we do to prevent that?
As we get older, our bones get weaker. What can we do to prevent that?
Biden diagnosis spotlights prostate cancer, the doctor explains what we need to know
Dr. Daniel Krauss is a radiation specialist with Corewell Health who specializes in prostate cancer.
Dr. Daniel Krauss is a radiation specialist with Corewell Health who specializes in prostate cancer.
Metastatic prostate cancer is top of mind after former President Biden's diagnosis
Dr. Daniel Krauss is a radiation specialist with Corewell Health specializes in prostrate cancer. Krauss said that typically prostrate cancer is caught before it gets to this stage.
Dr. Daniel Krauss is a radiation specialist with Corewell Health specializes in prostrate cancer. Krauss said that typically prostrate cancer is caught before it gets to this stage.
Actress, Southfield native Selma Blair talk like with MS: 'Don't give up hope'
She's unforgettable on the big screen, but lately at 52, she finds herself on a different stage as a disability advocate since being diagnosed with MS in 2018. A diagnosis that was long overdue.
She's unforgettable on the big screen, but lately at 52, she finds herself on a different stage as a disability advocate since being diagnosed with MS in 2018. A diagnosis that was long overdue.
ALS experts seek to increase awareness for case reporting
ALS is a really tough, fatal neurodegenerative disease that robs a person of the ability to move, speak and walk.
ALS is a really tough, fatal neurodegenerative disease that robs a person of the ability to move, speak and walk.
The key is to BE FAST with stroke awareness
Every 40 seconds someone in our country suffers a stroke or brain attack. The acronym that helps is BE FAST.
Every 40 seconds someone in our country suffers a stroke or brain attack. The acronym that helps is BE FAST.