Colon cancer doesn't have to be deadly - here's how to protect yourself against it
Remember the screening age for colon cancer is 45, unless you have other risk factors - for anyone younger than that, pay close attention to your body and if anything seems off, talk to your doctor.
Remember the screening age for colon cancer is 45, unless you have other risk factors - for anyone younger than that, pay close attention to your body and if anything seems off, talk to your doctor.
Colon cancer can be deadly - but it is actually curable
The key is catching it early. The doctor tells us some things we should eat to lower our risks.
The key is catching it early. The doctor tells us some things we should eat to lower our risks.
Lifestyle choices anyone can make to decrease dementia risks
From taking care of gut health to exercising and even learning new skills, the doctor breaks down what we should know.
From taking care of gut health to exercising and even learning new skills, the doctor breaks down what we should know.
The health impact of Daylight Saving Time
Are you feeling a little off since we made the clock switch? Changing the clock can impact us in many ways, both small and big. Feeling a bit groggy today? You are not alone.
Are you feeling a little off since we made the clock switch? Changing the clock can impact us in many ways, both small and big. Feeling a bit groggy today? You are not alone.
Sleep apnea is more common than you think - but not hard to treat
It's usually a structural problem that leads to obstructive sleep apnea - a sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts - cutting off oxygen to your body.
It's usually a structural problem that leads to obstructive sleep apnea - a sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts - cutting off oxygen to your body.
Sleep apnea is more common than you think - and is easily treatable
If you already are feeling real drowsy during the day - it might not be the time change causing it.
If you already are feeling real drowsy during the day - it might not be the time change causing it.
Colon cancer risks - what to look for and how to prevent it
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer causing death in the US for both men and women - and reports show more young adults are being diagnosed.
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer causing death in the US for both men and women - and reports show more young adults are being diagnosed.
How to spot all of the colorectal cancer warning signs
The doctor says that certain risk factors appear to be playing a role.
The doctor says that certain risk factors appear to be playing a role.
Listen to your heart because you may have a valve problem - but new surgical option brings help
We've all heard about valves maybe when it comes to your water pipes - but how about your heart?
We've all heard about valves maybe when it comes to your water pipes - but how about your heart?
New surgical option brings help for your heart
Think of a valve about an inch in diameter, a valve the size of a paper clip. But like any valve you have in your home - when it doesn't work - things can go very wrong.
Think of a valve about an inch in diameter, a valve the size of a paper clip. But like any valve you have in your home - when it doesn't work - things can go very wrong.
Taking care of your gums and keeping heart healthy go hand-in-hand
"Are your gums bleeding when your brushing or flossing? If the answer is yes, you are at risk."
"Are your gums bleeding when your brushing or flossing? If the answer is yes, you are at risk."
Dentist says gum disease impacts cardiovascular health
It may be surprising to some, that the bacteria that infects the gums can easily travel - damaging blood vessels, causing inflammation.
It may be surprising to some, that the bacteria that infects the gums can easily travel - damaging blood vessels, causing inflammation.
Daylight Savings Time is almost here; the doctor explains how to make the transition easier
It's almost time to engage in that debate that gets us all fired up twice a year - changing the clocks.
It's almost time to engage in that debate that gets us all fired up twice a year - changing the clocks.
Daylight Savings Time is near, but a sleep strategy can ease the transition
It's almost time to engage in that debate that gets us all fired up twice a year - changing the clocks.
It's almost time to engage in that debate that gets us all fired up twice a year - changing the clocks.
Checking your cardiovascular health is easy to do, here's the red flags you need to look for
A normal resting heart beat is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. But a heart arrhythmia is when it beats too fast or too slow - or the pattern of the heartbeat becomes inconsistent.
A normal resting heart beat is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. But a heart arrhythmia is when it beats too fast or too slow - or the pattern of the heartbeat becomes inconsistent.
Keeping track of your heart health and looking for red flags
February is American Heart Month, meaning a time to check in on your cardiovascular health if you haven't, in awhile.
February is American Heart Month, meaning a time to check in on your cardiovascular health if you haven't, in awhile.
Heart Month: How to Support the American Heart Association in Southeast Michigan
The American Heart Association joins us on FOX LOCAL to discuss life-saving initiatives and upcoming events in Southeast Michigan during American Heart Month. Learn how your support can help fight heart disease and stroke in our community - visit heart.org
The American Heart Association joins us on FOX LOCAL to discuss life-saving initiatives and upcoming events in Southeast Michigan during American Heart Month. Learn how your support can help fight heart disease and stroke in our community - visit heart.org
Co-infections now showing up in children with testing
While being sick with 2 viruses sounds stressful, the doctor says most kids handle it pretty well and are able to recover at home. Although in more severe cases, they may need to be hospitalized.
While being sick with 2 viruses sounds stressful, the doctor says most kids handle it pretty well and are able to recover at home. Although in more severe cases, they may need to be hospitalized.
Children are showing co-infections, meaning more than one virus at a time
And while being sick with two viruses may sound stressful, the doctor says most kids handle it pretty well and are able to recover at home.
And while being sick with two viruses may sound stressful, the doctor says most kids handle it pretty well and are able to recover at home.
Steep IVF costs for hopeful parents may get reduced by Trump Administration
IVF patients say insurance coverage for the procedures can be spotty and are hopeful for any help.
IVF patients say insurance coverage for the procedures can be spotty and are hopeful for any help.