Michigan Covid deaths top 40,000, including 113 more this week
Those who are older, unvaccinated, or have comorbidities continue to be the predominant groups dying from COVID-19.
DJ hopes to spread love through music, art while battling stage 4 lung cancer
Brandon Okamoto said his cancer diagnosis has given him a new zest for life, and he is now hoping to spread love through the music and art he creates.
Recovery after Oxford will look different for every student
It's been a year since Oxford High School students' lives were torn apart but health experts say each student and person will grieve and process what happened in their own ways. But there are ways parents can help - by keeping the lines of communication open.
Health officials to test for polio in Oakland County, CDC says
Michigan was among two states selected for the testing after a single case of polio was detected in New York.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.
Beaumont's Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams returns after pandemic hiatus
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams is returning at Beaumont's Royal Oak hospital after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
‘Very worrisome’: Sperm quality is declining faster than expected, study suggests
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
Bird flu latest: Another 1.8 million chickens to be killed on Nebraska farm
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
Kidney donation saved Michigan woman's life, giving her new reason to celebrate Thanksgiving
"Is it a death sentence?" That's the question Dayja Foster asked after her medical diagnosis years ago. But her prayers were answered just days before Thanksgiving.
CDC map shows where flu cases have spiked in the US
See where flu cases are high in the U.S.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Metro Detroit hospitals see decrease in pediatric RSV cases after spike
Doctors at Corewell Health say pediatric cases of RSV are decreasing.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Couple killed by suspected carbon monoxide poisoning identified by Oakland County sheriff
Carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected after a Rochester Hills couple was found dead Friday. Authorities said they found a carbon monoxide alarm in the basement but its batteries were removed.
Blood donors, once banned due to mad cow disease, can give again
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
Why throwing out food isn't enough to stop the spread of listeria
A recent listeria outbreak spread to six states, killing one person and sending 13 others to the hospital.
FDA approves drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.