West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Keeping food safe during a power outage
With DTE customers frequently losing power during storms, here are some things to know about keeping your food safe during a power outage.
Back-to-School: How to help kids balance screen time with homework
Phones, tablets, and various devices can make it seem impossible to divert children's attention from their screens. However, Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's emphasizes the significance of establishing boundaries for screen use, particularly throughout the school year.
Limiting screen time during homework
"Two hours of recreational screen time is what we like to aim for," said Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's.
Working the night shift may cause dangerous health conditions, long-term risk of disease
Those who often work night shifts could experience increased risk of cancer, digestive problems, other health concerns.
How does heat impact students' ability to learn?
The heat can sometimes affect students' ability to learn new information and focus in class. Kids do not handle the high temperatures as well as adults, and may not know what to do when they are not feeling well from high temperatures.
Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by ZIP code, new study finds
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Healthy tips for parents packing school lunches for the new year
Back to school means for many of us, packing lunches for the kids. While some schools offer free lunch, sometimes it doesn't hurt to have that homemade touch.
McLaren Health Care: Operations back to normal after cyberattack
McLaren is still working with cybersecurity experts to determine whether any patient or employee information was breached.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Dead falcon in Detroit tests positive for West Nile Virus
Detroiters are being warned to avoid mosquito bites after the West Nile virus was detected in a dead falcon in the city.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
Covid cases see uptick on eve of new school year; health officials talk vaccinations
Officials from the Oakland County Health Division keeping a close eye on the Covid infection rate.
Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September
The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines: Here’s what to know
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way, the FDA announced Thursday.
Fall allergies start early - here's what to do
Have you noticed a little sneezing, maybe some congestion? We're still in summer but fall allergies are showing up.
Nearly 60% of baby food sold in popular US grocery stores is unhealthy, WHO study says
Researchers looked at hundreds of baby food products at popular grocery store chains in the United States.
Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says
The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.
How to spot back to school anxiety - and what you can do
Anxiety is a big, umbrella term when it comes to kids returning to school. A lot can trigger those anxious emotions - social situations, bullying, academic challenges.
The cost of IVF in 2024
Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.