Metro Detroit cancer survivor shares story to raise awareness this National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Rich Kynast didn't get his first colonoscopy until he was 54 and started having symptoms that worried him. Now, he hopes his story can teach others the importance of getting a colonoscopy.
Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds
The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.
Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say
Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Canadian woman sets world record for donating blood: ‘I have it in me to give’
Josephine Michaluk, an 80-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada, has been donating blood for nearly six decades. Now, she’s a world record holder.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Fungal infection Candida auris on the rise, appears to be resistant to most drugs
Candida auris is a fungal infection that is life-threatening -- and it's on the rise, prompting a warning from the CDC.
Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
DEA issues dire US warning of fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating 'tranq' drug
Xylazine, also known as “tranq," is a powerful animal sedative that’s known to cause open skin wounds so severe – it can lead to amputation.
Biden signs bill to declassify information on COVID-19 origins
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.
World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks
The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization
Optimism declared about declining deaths, though WHO falls short of declaring end of emergency now.
Eye drops recall: Deadly bacteria outbreak linked to vision loss, removal of eyeballs
It’s the first time the rare and “extensively” drug-resistant bacteria has spread in the U.S.
From greasy foods to ‘ice bowl challenge’: How to cure a hangover
FOX TV Stations does not condone hair of the dog as a cure for hangovers.
Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health
A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.
Dry cleaning chemical linked to risk of Parkinson’s disease, study says
Researchers in a new study say the chemical pollutes air and can enter homes, schools, and workplaces undetected, and exposure to it could increase your risk of Parkinson's.
Michigan health department works to combat maternal mortality rates
Recent data shows, on average, between 80-90 maternal deaths occur every year during pregnancy, birth, or within one year of those. The numbers are even higher among pregnant women of color.
Produce pesticides: Report details the cleanest and dirtiest fruits, vegetables
Some of the fruit and vegetable testing showed traces of pesticides long since banned by the EPA, according to the report. Here’s what ranked as the "cleanest."
Reusable water bottles hold 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seat, study finds
Reusable bottles can hold twice as many germs as the kitchen sink, four times the amount of bacteria as a computer mouse and 14 times more than a pet bowl.