Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Sun protection: The Friday before Memorial Day is called 'Don't Fry Day'
Doctors say maybe you haven't spent a lot of time outside yet, and your sun protection plan is out of practice.
Warmer temps mean more bike riding - here's how to stay safe
Bike riding is good for you but you have to also stay safe while enjoying it. Here are some tips.
Disrupted sleep, plus nightmares could be linked to autoimmune diseases, experts say
Those who experience vivid nightmares and odd hallucinations might have an underlying autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Michigan summer air quality preview: Will wildfires disrupt our breathing again?
Canadian wildfires blanketed Southeast Michigan in smoke last year. Are we in store for more of the same in 2024?
Study finds link between ultra-processed foods and cardiometabolic risk in children
Cardiometabolic risk factors include heart attack, stroke and diabetes.
CDC: Drowning deaths in children are on the rise
With summer around the corner, officials are warning that drowning deaths in kids have been increasing since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some safety measures to prevent drowning.
Nestlé launches food line targeting Ozempic, other weight-loss drug users
Nestlé is launching a line of food products tailored to people using weight-loss medication in an effort to capitalize on a market expected to reach $30 billion in the next six years.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
US pediatricians allow HIV-positive mothers to breastfeed under new guidelines
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change.
Study: Kids' caffeine consumption is out of control
Survey data of parents found kids are drinking a lot of coffee. That could be an issue for the young generation where side effects are greater and whose bodies aren't ready to handle the surge of caffeine.
Michigan air quality map shows pollutants in atmosphere over metro Detroit
There are over 30 active wildfires in Canada right now and some of that smoke is already creating air quality issues in Michigan and the Midwest.
Pickles are not only tasty - but healthy too, according to experts
Pickles generally offer some fiber, antioxidants as well as vitamins to support eye and heart health. Fermented pickles specifically, are good source of protein biotics, which are helpful for your gut. Pickles are often low in calories, but it's important to remember that sweet pickles tend to have added sugar. Dill pickles are high in sodium.
A stroke can happen in seconds, this doctor talks about how to prevent them
Blood flow keeps your brain alive and functioning, when the flow is stopped because of a stroke, every second counts.
Ascension ransomware breach update: Hospital chain making progress amid cyber attack
Here's what to know about the breach and when the hospital chain expects to have services restored. The cyber attack has crippled many functions used by doctors and nurses.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline, judge rules
Two longtime representatives of Brian Wilson will now make decisions on his behalf. The music legend was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Patients leave Ascension amid cyber attack, systems remain down
After witnessing the chaos when Ascension was hit by a cyber attack, Zackery Lopez was one of the several patients that checked themselves out.
Ascension hospital cyber attack disrupts patient's visit for potential cancer diagnosis
Zackery Lopez is awaiting the results of a potential cancer diagnosis amid a massive cyber security breach that has affected over a hundred Ascension hospitals.