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.
Trump Administration looks to make IVF costs more affordable
The new executive order is asking for recommendations to aggressively reduce out of pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.
The new executive order is asking for recommendations to aggressively reduce out of pocket and health plan costs for IVF treatment.
Winter got you down? You might be allergic to the cold (really)
Dr. Hong says a person can develop this rare condition at any age. And when it comes to cold weather, there isn’t a certain temperature that triggers it.
Dr. Hong says a person can develop this rare condition at any age. And when it comes to cold weather, there isn’t a certain temperature that triggers it.
Cold weather can trigger an allergic reaction
Many of us find the cold temps to be a bit frustrating, but about 5 percent of the population actually is allergic to cold weather.
Many of us find the cold temps to be a bit frustrating, but about 5 percent of the population actually is allergic to cold weather.
Detroit area teen takes part in groundbreaking type 1 diabetes study using 100-year-old TB vaccine
One local teen is hoping to help change the world for people with type 1 diabetes.
One local teen is hoping to help change the world for people with type 1 diabetes.
Michigan teen takes part in groundbreaking type 1 diabetes drug trial
Ivy is taking part in the five-year double-blind placebo controlled trial, meaning she doesn't know if she got the drug or the placebo. But as she makes routine trips to Boston for blood draws, hope is very high.
Ivy is taking part in the five-year double-blind placebo controlled trial, meaning she doesn't know if she got the drug or the placebo. But as she makes routine trips to Boston for blood draws, hope is very high.
Teens wanting cosmetic procedures due to social media is on the rise
Many parents expressed concerns about issues with these procedures, as well as worries that their child would either grow to regret them or would want more in the future.
Many parents expressed concerns about issues with these procedures, as well as worries that their child would either grow to regret them or would want more in the future.
Teens looking for cosmetic procedures is on the rise
Dr. Susan Woolford says even though these procedures are less risky than surgery, it does not mean they are risk-free.
Dr. Susan Woolford says even though these procedures are less risky than surgery, it does not mean they are risk-free.
Those lonely on Valentine's Day don't have to suffer gloom and doom, says psychologist
Valentine's Day can be tough if you are single, but it doesn't always have to be about celebrating a significant other.
Valentine's Day can be tough if you are single, but it doesn't always have to be about celebrating a significant other.
Dealing with loneliness this Valentine's Day? Don't despair
Valentine's Day can be tough if you are single, but it doesn't always have to be about celebrating a significant other.
Valentine's Day can be tough if you are single, but it doesn't always have to be about celebrating a significant other.
Snow shoveling and heart attacks are linked, here is what you need to know
We know that heart attacks spike after a snowstorm.
We know that heart attacks spike after a snowstorm.
Snow shoveling can easily lead to heart attacks if you're not careful
What does 10 minutes of shoveling feel like to your body? Like you are moving a ton of snow - literally.
What does 10 minutes of shoveling feel like to your body? Like you are moving a ton of snow - literally.