September is Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month - here is what to know
We spoke with uroligist Dr. Michael Lutz who says the first step comes with knowing your numbers.
We spoke with uroligist Dr. Michael Lutz who says the first step comes with knowing your numbers.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month -- What to know
You can have prostate cancer without any symptoms. Here's what you need to know about the cancer that can silently cause problems.
You can have prostate cancer without any symptoms. Here's what you need to know about the cancer that can silently cause problems.
Volunteers needed for University of Michigan study of link between environment, risk of health problems
The University of Michigan is seeking volunteers for a long-term study on how the environment impacts the risk of developing health problems, such as cancer.
The University of Michigan is seeking volunteers for a long-term study on how the environment impacts the risk of developing health problems, such as cancer.
Researchers want to know how environment impacts health risks
Researchers at the University of Michigan will be conducting a long-term study to determine how environmental factors impact a person's risk of health conditions. Participants are needed.
Researchers at the University of Michigan will be conducting a long-term study to determine how environmental factors impact a person's risk of health conditions. Participants are needed.
What is parvovirus and what explains the outbreak among dogs in Michigan?
An outbreak of a disease that targets dog's digestive tract has killed several pets in northern Michigan. Dogs can be protected from parvovirus typically with a vaccine they receive as puppies.
An outbreak of a disease that targets dog's digestive tract has killed several pets in northern Michigan. Dogs can be protected from parvovirus typically with a vaccine they receive as puppies.
Tips for handling back to school anxiety
Excitement, sadness, anticipation, fear, anxiety – this time of the year is filled with emotion.
Excitement, sadness, anticipation, fear, anxiety – this time of the year is filled with emotion.
How to handle back to school anxiety
As children head back to school, there can be a lot of anxiety involved. Resources are available to help you and your child navigate this time.
As children head back to school, there can be a lot of anxiety involved. Resources are available to help you and your child navigate this time.
President Biden believed to have dominant strain of Covid, fully vaccinated and boosted
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday but, so far, his symptoms are minor and the White House says he is fully vaccinated and boosted.
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday but, so far, his symptoms are minor and the White House says he is fully vaccinated and boosted.
BA.5 Covid variant and surge in state numbers renew need for vigilance, says doctor
"So we are seeing an increase in cases again," she said. "We are seeing more people testing positive when they are coming into the emergency department, and so the numbers are on the rise. I know it's frustrating and we're tired of it, but we have to maintain our diligence as new strains change, and it continues to evolve."
"So we are seeing an increase in cases again," she said. "We are seeing more people testing positive when they are coming into the emergency department, and so the numbers are on the rise. I know it's frustrating and we're tired of it, but we have to maintain our diligence as new strains change, and it continues to evolve."
Another Covid strain brings reason for precautions as case numbers rise
The BA.5 sub-variant is new but the Covid symptoms remain the same.
The BA.5 sub-variant is new but the Covid symptoms remain the same.
What is heat exhaustion and who is most at risk?
After musician Carlos Santana collapsed during his show at Pine Knob, it was later revealed he was dehydrated. Now, in the hottest time of the year, it's more important than ever to stay hydrated.
After musician Carlos Santana collapsed during his show at Pine Knob, it was later revealed he was dehydrated. Now, in the hottest time of the year, it's more important than ever to stay hydrated.
Stroke Awareness Month reminds us to watch for the early signs
The signs and symptoms of a stroke can be memorized with the acronym BE FAST. It stands for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms Speech and Time.
The signs and symptoms of a stroke can be memorized with the acronym BE FAST. It stands for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms Speech and Time.
Looking back at the life of Jeff Gordon, who succumbed after a battle with ALS
A husband, father, and former marine died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS this year. As doctors continue to fight for a solution to illness, family remember one of their own who died. More information can be found https://livelikelou.org/
A husband, father, and former marine died after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS this year. As doctors continue to fight for a solution to illness, family remember one of their own who died. More information can be found https://livelikelou.org/
Wayne Mobile Health Unit brings equality to life expectancy
Wayne Health has started to collect data about racial health disparities in Detroit. They are bringing the health needs directly to the people in their new mobile health unit.
Wayne Health has started to collect data about racial health disparities in Detroit. They are bringing the health needs directly to the people in their new mobile health unit.
Selena Gomez partners to create Wondermind, a company advocating mental health fitness
Selena Gomez is partnering to create Wondermind, a resource for our mental fitness, and opening the dialogue on the stigma of mental health.
Selena Gomez is partnering to create Wondermind, a resource for our mental fitness, and opening the dialogue on the stigma of mental health.
COVID-19 pandemic isolation makes diagnosing autism more difficult
Since children have been isolated from others during the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnosing autism is more difficult.
Since children have been isolated from others during the COVID-19 pandemic, diagnosing autism is more difficult.
How the Covid pandemic has made diagnosing autism more difficult
Increased isolation during the pandemic has led to challenges diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder.
Increased isolation during the pandemic has led to challenges diagnosing children with autism spectrum disorder.
10 years ago a stroke changed everything for Downriver woman who then lost 160 pounds, embracing nutrition
Self-love didn't exist for Sheri 10 years ago. "I had gained weight, wasn't eating, I was focusing on the only thing I focused on, was family, and I pretty much lost myself," she said.
Self-love didn't exist for Sheri 10 years ago. "I had gained weight, wasn't eating, I was focusing on the only thing I focused on, was family, and I pretty much lost myself," she said.
Brownstown woman celebrates 10 years and 160-pound weight loss
After a health scare with a stroke at only 49, Sheri Lindsay got serious about her health and has kept the weight off.
After a health scare with a stroke at only 49, Sheri Lindsay got serious about her health and has kept the weight off.
Four weight loss rules to follow - made to work with any diet
"It comes down to personality," he said. "Some like low-carb, some like high carb, some people like moderate protein, some like higher protein. It is what's going to keep you happy, compliant and adherent. There's no one single answer I don't dismiss any diet."
"It comes down to personality," he said. "Some like low-carb, some like high carb, some people like moderate protein, some like higher protein. It is what's going to keep you happy, compliant and adherent. There's no one single answer I don't dismiss any diet."