Tips for staying safe while biking
Heading out on your bicycle in this beautiful weather? Here are some tips to stay safe while riding.
Art therapists specialists seek status in Michigan mental health code
There are only 200 art therapists in Michigan, and that number is falling. Those in the field say it needs to be elevated as an important part of mental health care.
Sick workers linked to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says
Norovirus and salmonella, germs that can cause severe illness, were the most common cause of 800 outbreaks.
Pool safety: How to prevent drowning this summer
According to the CDC, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. On average, nearly 4,000 people lose their lives to drowning each year, equating to approximately 11 drowning deaths every day.
Pool safety tips everyone with children should know as we prep for summer
According to the CDC, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children between the ages of 1 and 4.
Poor eating habits in college can lead to long-term health problems, study suggests
A recent study by researchers from the University of British Columbia has uncovered a concerning connection between poor diet during college years and adverse health outcomes.
Strong leg muscles possibly linked to improved health results after a heart attack, study finds
Researchers tested people who experienced heart attacks and learned that patients with stronger leg muscles displayed better health results compared to those with weaker leg muscles.
Cases of human metapneumovirus spiked this spring, CDC says – what is it?
Most have mild cases of this lesser-known virus, but some may have complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Here’s what to know.
Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread
Oncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes.
Boil water advisory issued for Wayne, Romulus, and Westland after pressure drop
A boil water advisory has been issued for Wayne, Romulus, and Westland.
MSG myths: Why this food additive gets a bad rap
For more than five decades, MSG has been cast as a food additive that can make you sick, despite repeated studies proving otherwise.
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, gets full FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid.
Paralyzed man regains this 'simple pleasure' thanks to AI 'digital bridge'
A paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk thanks to artificial intelligence-powered implants that re-established communication between the brain and spinal cord, researchers said.
How diabetes drug helps with weightloss
A diabetes drug, Semaglutide, has been approved for weight loss. Here's what you need to know if you're considering the drug.
New study reveals what, exactly, in human body odor attracts mosquitoes
What draws mosquitoes to certain people over others? A recent study aimed to investigate this question and found that mosquitoes “consistently, night after night," chose the same human scent.
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 6 states linked to cookie dough
At least 18 people have become ill, including two reported hospitalizations, since late February, the CDC said. Here’s what you need to know.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse fentanyl, other opioid overdoses
U.S. health regulators on Monday approved a new easy-to-use version of a medication to reverse overdoses caused by fentanyl and other opioids driving the nation’s drug crisis.
How long can food sit out? Your summer picnic guide
Whether you're heading out for a beach day, camping trip or backyard party, all will surely include one thing – food. Here's how to keep your food at its best.
Dolly Parton's heartwarming gesture: Country icon visits fan in hospice care
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.