Pharmacies stuck in the middle on slow rollout for new Covid vaccine
"It’s becoming more like a distribution problem, it’s outside the pharmacy control - who has the means, who has the right equipment and fridges, the demand for it," he said. "It’s a matter of allocation."
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
US employers expect to see biggest jump in healthcare costs in a decade in 2024
Three healthcare benefit consulting firms are forecasting costs to rise 5.4% to 8.5% in 2024.
Hepatitis A confirmed at Pine Knob Music Theatre - See list of concerts with potential exposure
Health officials have confirmed hepatitis A at Pine Knob Music Theatre, and say people who attended concerts as far back as Aug. 26 may have been exposed if they ate at the Ivy Lounge.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Family’s $200 million lawsuit against All Children’s Hospital goes to court
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Health officials unsure what caused Bay Area mom's quadruple amputation
Public health officials are uncertain what forced a San Jose mother to undergo a quadruple amputation but have ruled out Vibrio, an infection linked to seafood.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
Detroit testing voluntary restaurant grading system after ordinance shot down last year
Under the "Dining With Confidence" program, Detroit restaurants that sign up will receive routine inspections by the city health department, which will issue a green placard with the health department logo if the establishment is in compliance and has no serious violations.
Hope after heartache: FOX 2 Photojournalist battles back from devastating motorcycle crash
"There's almost not a day that goes by that I wish I didn't do whatever it is I did, to crash," he said.
FOX 2 Photojournalist Rob Plewa battles to recover from motorcycle crash
How do you navigate life after a crash steals your mobility? That's what a FOX 2 photojournalist is figuring out. Deena Centofanti takes us inside his world - which is filled with unbelievable challenges and unrelenting hope.
Miracle premature twins, size of soda cans, thrive at home against all odds
Kimyah and DJ Jackson, born at just 22 weeks and weighing 12 and 15 ounces respectively, faced a slim chance of survival and potential developmental delays.
Metro Detroit 85-year-old becomes the first in Western Hemisphere to get new heart valve procedure
Doctors say this procedure can be a lifesaver for a patient who may be too weak or elderly like Frank to receive open-heart surgery.
Suspected case of Hepatitis A exposure at Pine Knob Music Theatre reported
The Health Division advises all season members, their guests and staff who consumed food at the Ivy Lounge between Aug. 26 – Sept. 8 to monitor for symptoms, and if unvaccinated for hepatitis A, to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Firefighters fear toxic chemicals in their gear may contribute to surge in cancer cases
Firefighters around the country are worried that gear laced with PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, could be one reason cancer rates among their ranks are rising.
Cruise ship in Greenland freed after running aground
Before the cruise ship was freed, authorities reported that three passengers had COVID-19.
Health care worker struck on M-59 has organs donated at same hospital he worked at
Lee Hershman had one more gift to give before passing, donating two kidneys to patients which saved their lives.
Suicide prevention forum in Farmington will host roundtable with mental health experts, police agencies
The goal, organizers say, is by speaking more about suicide prevention, that it'll increasingly be prevented. But it's no easy task.
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify their likely stage of menopause: premenopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause or postmenopause.