COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
Metro Detroit father battling extremely rare case of West Nile virus
A Metro Detroit man is fighting for his life after he contracted an extremely rare form of West Nile virus from a mosquito bite.
Lawrence Tech professor seeks kidney donor and awareness through billboard
"Until they call me up and say ‘hey, by the way, we got a donor they're ready to go' I won't know," said Schneider.
Eastpointe offering free filters after high lead levels discovered in water
Eastpointe residents can get free water filters after high levels of lead were discovered during testing at some sites.
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Rochester Hills woman creates allergy-friendly snack line after struggling to find safe foods
Renee Sorgi created her own allergy-friendly snack line, The Real Renee, after discovering she had health issues that made it difficult to eat certain foods, and stores often don't carry foods she can have.
VIDEO: Newport Beach doctor removes 23 contact lenses from woman's eye
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
RSV cases surging in children as virus spreads earlier, faster this year
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, are on the rise, doctors warn.
USDA proposes expansive poultry changes to reduce salmonella illnesses
The agency is offering a plan that would involve testing incoming flocks of chickens and turkeys for salmonella before meat processing takes place.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis
A new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge indicates it may be possible to detect dementia within a patient nearly a decade before they are diagnosed.
Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios among cereals not defined as 'healthy' under proposed FDA criteria
Under the FDA’s newly-proposed "healthy" definition for food packaging, salmon, nuts, and seeds would now qualify, while many breakfast cereals would not.
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
Detroit beautifying city, putting people work by planting 75,000 trees
The City of Detroit plans to plant 75,000 trees over the next five years. This project will help create jobes, beautify the city, and improve the health of people.
Beaumont-Spectrum hospital system named Corewell Health
Both hospital chains announced plans to merge in June 2021, temporarily calling themselves BHSH System until they had settled on a new name. A statement from the CEO of the company said the name was selected after thousands of ideas came forward.
New eviction service in Oakland County available for free to some residents
Anyone who fell behind on their housing payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic can