'Death with Dignity' bills would allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives
The Death by Dignity bills would allow terminally ill patients to use prescribed medications to end their own lives.
Oakland County Sheriff says Opvee is 'a game changer' in reversing ODs
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office became the first law enforcement agency in the nation to carry Opvee – a new opioid overdose reversal nasal spray that is more potent than Narcan.
Fish to eat and fish to think twice about, according to experts — see the lists
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant
Aaron James, a military veteran received the first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant at NYU Langone Health is speaking out about the life-changing surgery.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Weightloss drug Zepbound now FDA approved
Zepbound is an injectable diabetes drug that assists in weight loss, but exercise and dieting are still necessary.
CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.
Lung cancer is America's deadliest cancer. Have you gotten screened?
There are no nerves in your lungs, so knowing if one has cancer in their airways may be difficult to detect. That's why doctors are imploring smokers and non-smokers to get tested for lung cancer.
Too much red meat connected to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
'Do Not Eat' advisory issued for deer near Northern Michigan marsh
The state health department issued a “Do Not Eat" advisory to hunters for an area of Northern Michigan.
Should your pet sleep in your bed?
A sleep medicine specialist weighs in on whether or not it is advisable to allow your pet to share your bed.
Boxing serves as medicine for Parkinson's
You take music, motivation, and movement and it adds up to a pretty good dose of medicine for people impacted by Parkinson's Disease. Meet some of the people who have bought into the formula.
High levels of 'fecal bacteria' close popular Lake Mead tourist spot, NPS says
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Multivitamins - do they work?
A hotly-debated issue among doctors and medical experts is multivitamins and whether they work. Here's what Dr. Mark Moyad of the University of Michigan has to say on them.
What's your risk for breast cancer?
The best place to start looking for your risk of breast cancer is the family tree. Dr. Dana Zakalik, a breast medical oncologist at Corewell Health, has more information.