Detroit mother shares her experience with eating disorders after 20 years of struggling
Stallings-Dewey is a Detroit mother and an attorney for General Motors – but she is also one of the millions of Americans who have grappled with disordered eating.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Women's heart health: How to advocate for yourself
The signs of problems with your heart can be subtle. Knowing how to advocate for yourself and how to keep an eye on your heart health could save your life.
Ozempic and other weight-loss drug use is booming. But are Americans on board?
Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs are booming in popularity. Here’s what to know about them and what Americans are saying.
FDA approves food allergy drug to lessen severity of reactions to peanuts, dairy and more
Food allergy drug Xolair (omalizumab) was approved by the FDA, potentially lessening the severity of reactions to foods like peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, and cashews.
Woman credits unconventional heart procedure for saving her life
"Never take no as an answer," she said. "There is always a second opinion, sometimes a second, third, and a fourth opinion. You have to keep going - don’t give up."
Is the stomach bug going around? CDC reports norovirus spike in Northeast
Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?
Doctor dies after eating dinner at Disney Springs' Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, lawsuit alleges
A medical doctor died shortly after she was served a meal at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Disney Springs, according to a lawsuit filed last week in Orange County.
Women likely to see greater benefit from regular exercise than men
A U.S. study found that women only need about half the exercise as men to get the same benefits, and that variations in our “anatomy and physiology” likely account for the differences.
Amy Schumer diagnosed with Cushing syndrome after critics commented on her appearance
Cushing syndrome is a medical condition that can develop when the body has too much cortisol.
Wendy Williams releases 1st statement since aphasia, dementia diagnosis
The Lifetime documentary “Where is Wendy Williams?" will air this weekend.
Michigan's first measles case in more than four years reported in Oakland County child
One in five who contract measles will end up in the hospital, the health department said. Measles is preventable with a vaccine.
'Beer before wine and you'll feel fine?' Study dispels hangover myths
If you drink beer before liquor, will you be sicker? A group of researchers decided to find out.
Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows
Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Pollen season marches toward peak activity across southern US
Forecast models continue to show above-normal temperatures continuing through early March and likely beyond for a large part of the Lower 48.
After child lead poisonings, FDA asked to require testing for heavy metals in baby food
Current FDA policy allows baby food manufacturers to choose whether or not to test their products for toxic metals and other contaminants.
Chlormequat, pesticide linked to infertility, found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats, study claims
The chlormequat study, conducted by the Environmental Working Group, also detected the little-known pesticide in four out of five Americans tested.
Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart, brain conditions
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.