Hygienist takes her dental care on the road around Detroit

Everyone knows when the 'teeth lady' has arrived by her iconic teal-colored van. Inside is everything a hygienist would need for teeth care on the go.

Why regular blood sugar screenings are important

Elevated blood sugar can lead to diabetes and impact your entire body, meaning that regular blood sugar screenings are important.

When you should get blood sugar checked
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High blood sugar can lead to diabetes, which can then impact your entire body.

Dental hygienist takes her teeth care on the road
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A Detroit hygienist isn't waiting for patients to come to her. Instead, Deena Alexander has taken her dental practice on the road and treats people's teeth ailments and gives them cleanings from her van. Learn more at thehygieneonwheels.com

How to spot spam Facebook posts to avoid accidentally sharing scams

Scammers are using stories of missing children, injured pets, and stolen trailers to trick people into sharing scams on Facebook.

Construction begins on state-of-the art Detroit transit center

Plans for the old dairy cattle barn include building a sleek and modern new bus station that could become a central hub for Detroit transit.

World Asthma Day spotlights detection, treatment of condition in children

About 8 percent of children in America have asthma - but the number is higher in Metro Detroit. "In Detroit you’re looking at twice that rate," said Dr. Pavadee Poowuttikul.

Blood pressure is a silent killer - do you know your number?

"That day, my blood pressure was like 158 over 88," she said. "And my co-worker looked at me and said, 'You need to call your doctor now, and go to the hospital now.'"

Melanoma Monday: Your skin tells a story of sun damage; full body exams should be yearly

Those carefree moments in the sun eventually leave a permanent trail of clues - there are moles, or are they freckles, or are they just brown spots? And the biggest question is, are they cancerous?

Melanoma Monday: Your skin tells a story of sun damage, early detection is key
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Those carefree moments in the sun eventually leaves a permanent trail of clues - there are moles, or are they freckles, or are they just brown spots? And the biggest question is, are they cancerous?

Hersh's Boutique featuring trunk show from Olvi's Lace
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Harold Rothenberg, the owner of Hersh's Boutique in West Bloomfield Township stopped by The Nine to showcase some designs from their upcoming trunk show with Olvi's Lace. Hersh's is located on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township. For more, visit hershsboutique.com.