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Stress isn’t just in your head—it impacts your entire body, including your heart. FOX 2 talks with therapist Marcia Alston from Henry Ford Health about how stress affects physical and mental well-being. Learn how to recognize signs of stress, its link to heart disease, and ways to protect your health ahead of the Healthy Heart Project on Saturday, April 26. Free screenings at 7 metro Detroit and Grand Blanc locations. Details at fox2detroit.com/community

Charles Brooks says he felt commissioned by God to build up the city, block by block, but when he felt his mission was being threatened, he was grateful for the unexpected help he received. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison delivered a message Brooks longed to hear: the lawsuit against his property on Chalmers Street is no more.

Detroit's Health Department is bringing free screenings to neighborhoods and those in need. The department is offering the events as part of Public Health Week.

Vacant homes can be an eyesore, which is why residents are getting involved, helping organizations tear them down, bettering their communities throughout Detroit.

Here's how you can reduce your risk of and join us for the Healthy Heart Project

Lawrence and Beth Gray love their little girl, 11-year-old Vivian, who is pretty incredible. At just six weeks old she underwent brain surgery and has been fighting ever since. Meanwhile, the Grays needed a new van to transport Vivian in her wheelchair - the one they had was 14 years old, with no ramp, making it tough to get around.

The sight is alarming, but neighbors and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources say it's actually an annual occurrence. The few living along a section of the Rouge River, like Calvin Pearson, knew why FOX 2 was poking around the area, and it didn't take long to confirm what they already knew.

Kids-TALK is raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month with its annual pinwheel campaign and ongoing support for families. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse and get involved. Visit: www.guidance-center.org/kids-talk

Dr. John Magee, a board member with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and a transplant surgeon at the University of Michigan, joins FOX 2 to highlight the importance of organ donation during National Donate Life Month. Learn how many people in Michigan are waiting for a transplant, how kidney disease is treated, and what life is like after a kidney transplant—for both donors and recipients.

It may look like your average utility vehicle, but if you were to step inside, you could see it's an eye care clinic on wheels providing routine exams and other services.

A few weeks ago, the community rallied to help a family-owned Italian restaurant stay afloat, and on Friday, it happened at JJ’s Pizza. The owner, Robert Sawyer, says he's still shocked.

An incredible gift for an employee at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Roseville. He thought he was shooting a commercial at the store and meeting the CEO. But he was about to get a pretty big surprise.

In honor of National Cleaning Week, Volunteers of America Michigan stopped by The Nine to showcase how donating and shopping at their thrift stores supports vital programs across the state. From affordable fashion to household treasures, every purchase helps fund housing, employment, and veteran services. Learn how you can make a difference while decluttering at voami.org.

It’s Men’s Health Month, and we’re spotlighting the Michigan Men’s Health Foundation and the lifesaving work they’re doing across our state. Dr. Michael Lutz stopped by to share three things we all need to know about men’s health—and how the Foundation is expanding free screenings, education, and support services to reach more Michigan men. Learn more at www.michiganmenshealthfoundation.org.

Register now for the 2025 Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure on September 13 at The Riverwalk, Milliken Park. Celebrate survivors, support breast cancer research, and take advantage of early bird pricing at komen.org/detroitrace.

The Michigan Men’s Health Foundation is expanding statewide to boost prostate cancer awareness, provide free health screenings, and save more lives. Dr. Michael Lutz shares details on upcoming events, new leadership, and plans to reach more men across Michigan. Learn more - michiganmenshealthfoundation.org

DBG-Detroit, or the Downtown Boxing Gym, is more than a boxing gym—it’s a free academic and athletic program helping Detroit students succeed from elementary school through adulthood. Learn more about their mission at dbgdetroit.org

Gleaners Community Food Bank spokesperson Kristin Sokul discusses how recent USDA food supply changes affect local hunger relief efforts. Learn about the impact on Metro Detroit families and ways to support Gleaners' mission at gcfb.org.

It's National MS Awareness Week, and we’re spotlighting the nearly one million people in the U.S. living with multiple sclerosis. Julie Hirsch from the National MS Society of Michigan stopped by to tell us three things we need to know about the MS Society in Michigan - and how you can support the cause at their many walk events in Detroit and other communities in Michigan. Learn more at walkms.org

Michigan Humane joined FOX 2 to share three key things you need to know about their lifesaving work. From critical vet care to community support, your donation during today's Day of Giving will be matched for twice the impact! Help animals in need—donate now at MichiganHumane.org/CriticalCare.