Eggs now qualify as ‘healthy’ food, FDA says: Here’s why
The FDA updated their definition of "healthy" foods last week, changing the way eggs are now classified.
What is 'ultra-processed food'? Most Americans don't know
A new survey shows most Americans are unfamiliar with what qualifies as ultra-processed food, despite growing health concerns and calls for better labeling.
Bird flu in Michigan: State testing milk amid fears of avian influenza infecting dairy farms
This week, the CDC confirmed the first severe case of illness in someone infected with bird flu.
Over-eating for the holidays brings health risks, says doctor
We know this time of the year usually comes with lots of holiday food and drinks - but the doctor explains you want to be aware of something called "Holiday Heart Syndrome."
Bird flu latest: California declares emergency as US reports 1st severe human case
A person in Louisiana is in critical condition after contracting bird flu from handling sick and dead birds in a backyard flock.
Lincoln Park father may never walk or talk after nearly dying from asthma attack
A Lincoln Park father to 5 collapsed and nearly died when he had an asthma attack two days before Thanksgiving. Now his family wonders how he'll walk or talk again.
Human bird flu infection case reported in Barron Co., WI
One person in Barron County, Wisconsin, is believed to be the first in the state this year to have contracted bird flu after being exposed to an infected flock.
Detroit Lions increase injury list, Dan Campbell faces new challenge with optimism
While the Lions, for the most part, have made 2024 look easy with a conference-leading 12-2 record, the injuries have made it challenging. During Sunday’s loss to Buffalo, Detroit lost four more players.
Michigan family of rare identical infant triplets faces new challenge: liver cancer
An Ann Arbor family who welcomed identical triplets nine months ago received another stunning bit of news: one of the infants now has liver cancer.
Detroit Opioid Quick Response Team on the call to help those struggling with drug addiction
430 people in Detroit died from opioid overdoses in 2023, and the Detroit Opioid Quick Response Team has been working hard to reduce the statistics.
Loneliness and social isolation can take a toll at the holidays
One-third of people between the ages of 50 and 80 feel lonely – and nearly as many feel isolated, according to a new six-year study from the University of Michigan's national poll on healthy aging.
FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know
The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.
Deadline to join Michigan unemployment agency class action suit is Dec. 20
The state agreed to pay out $55 million in exchange for claiming no liability in a massive case over unemployment benefits paid out during the Covid pandemic.
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34
Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far
Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.
High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests
Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.
USDA orders testing of entire milk supply nationwide for bird flu
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order requiring raw, or unpasteurized, milk nationwide to be tested for bird flu.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia
One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.
Christmas decorations might be adding to your allergies
When you sniffle this time of the year it could be one of many things - cold, flu, covid - or allergies. And you could be allergic to that holiday cheer.
Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know
With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.