Thousands in Michigan to receive medical debt relief, according to state leaders
It was a loud round of applause for Allison Sesso, the founder and CEO of Undue Medical Debt, who is easing the crippling burden of healthcare costs for millions of Americans.
No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says
A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.
Stroke survivor organizes health screening picnic in Detroit
The Brothers Always Together Stroke Survivors Gathering is happening Saturday at Gordon Park in Detroit. In addition to stroke survivors and leaders, there will be food and screenings.
Corewell Health maternal-fetal medicine experts advocate for women and babies
One in four children born in Michigan this year will be delivered at a Corewell Health hospital.
Corewell Health31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Summer temps may get you hot under the collar - for good reason, doc says
We might wait all year for summer, but for some of us the warmer weather leads to a short fuse.
Here's what to know about hot dogs
Can you make your hot dog healthier? Is there a version of a hot dog that is healthy? We break it down.
Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women
A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.
Plague in Arizona: Health officials address concerns after Flagstaff death
The Arizona Public Health Association is advising the public that there is no need to worry about the plague, despite one person in Flagstaff dying from the disease.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
Corewell's 'Healthy Baby Connect' program using AI to assist expecting mothers
Artificial Intelligence is being used to help pregnant women as they prepare for motherhood, combing through data to ensure both the mom and baby are healthy and safe after giving birth.
This kind of coffee could dramatically increase your risk of going blind, study finds
Researchers in a new study learned that consuming this specific type of coffee may substantially increase a person’s risk of a common eye disease that can result in blindness.
ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where
Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
Testosterone questions can be caused by medical issues
So, how can men know whether they really have 'Low T' or if they’re dealing with something else?
These states are spending the most on health insurance, study shows
Health insurance costs vary wildly by state. See where your state ranks in this new study.
M&M's, Skittles maker pushes back on RFK Jr's MAHA initiative to ban synthetic food dyes
MARS, the maker of M&M's and Skittles, yet to join voluntary pledge to end use of synthetic food dyes.
Measles cases reach highest level since disease was 'eliminated' in US
There are also large outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease in Mexico and Canada.
Improving your brain health is easier than you think
The dementia risk is very real for so many of us as we age - but the benefits of exercise and brain teasers can help protect against it.
Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.