Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Healthy Heart Project: Get a free health screening this weekend
Ascension Providence Hospitals around Michigan are offering free heart health screenings to help you know your numbers.
Hygienist takes her dental care on the road around Detroit
Everyone knows when the 'teeth lady' has arrived by her iconic teal-colored van. Inside is everything a hygienist would need for teeth care on the go.
Detroit school closes for week after flu outbreak, kindergartner death
Among the symptoms that students exhibited were high rates of fever and vomiting.
Spike in flu cases closes Detroit school
Marcus Garvey Academy in Detroit is closed until next week for a flu outbreak as an environmental cleaning crew cleans the building.
Why regular blood sugar screenings are important
Elevated blood sugar can lead to diabetes and impact your entire body, meaning that regular blood sugar screenings are important.
When you should get blood sugar checked
High blood sugar can lead to diabetes, which can then impact your entire body.
1st vaccine for RSV approved by FDA
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.
Jamie Foxx breaks silence amid mystery ‘medical complication’
Jamie Foxx has spoken out for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April.
World Asthma Day spotlights detection, treatment of condition in children
About 8 percent of children in America have asthma - but the number is higher in Metro Detroit. "In Detroit you’re looking at twice that rate," said Dr. Pavadee Poowuttikul.
Do you know your number? Blood pressure can be a silent killer, make sure yours is in the healthy range
Blood pressure measures how easily your heart is pumping blood through a network of tiny arteries. When it's high, picture too much water being forced through a skinny hose.
Melanoma Monday: Your skin tells a story of sun damage, early detection is key
Those carefree moments in the sun eventually leaves a permanent trail of clues - there are moles, or are they freckles, or are they just brown spots? And the biggest question is, are they cancerous?
Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Study finds link between long naps and obesity, high blood pressure
A recent study shows taking naps for more than 30 minutes during the day can affect your sleep quality and cognitive function.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Planet Fitness invites high schoolers to work out for free with summer pass program
Participants will have free access to the gym, along with free fitness training from certified trainers and workouts on the Planet Fitness app.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
COVID-19 pandemic caused decline in high school students having sex, government survey finds
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.