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Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says

Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says

Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.

June 15, 2023 9:45am EDT
Indulging in summer BBQs could come with a hidden risk - cholesterol

Indulging in summer BBQs could come with a hidden risk - cholesterol

Summer is the perfect season for outdoor BBQs, but did you know that your favorite grilled meats could increase your cholesterol levels?

June 14, 2023 5:48pm EDT
How to keep your cholesterol in check this summer
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How to keep your cholesterol in check this summer

Your summer BBQs are likely full of foods that can increase your cholesterol, so knowing your levels is important.

June 14, 2023 5:43pm EDT
Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'

Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'

Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.

June 13, 2023 9:53am EDT
Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled amid outbreak of hepatitis A infections

Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled amid outbreak of hepatitis A infections

Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.

June 13, 2023 7:05am EDT
Detroit Riverwalkers free wellness program for 50+ resumes this week

Detroit Riverwalkers free wellness program for 50+ resumes this week

Detroit Riverwalkers offers fitness classes, giveaways, blood pressure screenings, and more twice a week.

June 12, 2023 10:49pm EDT
Community supports Chesterfield police officer who was fired after sharing mental health struggles

Community supports Chesterfield police officer who was fired after sharing mental health struggles

Supporters filled a fundraiser at New Baltimore's Arctic Circle Brewing Co. on Monday to support a former Chesterfield Township police officer who was fired after coming forward with PTSD struggles.

June 12, 2023 10:20pm EDT
Men's Health Week: Check your waist to height ratio
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Men's Health Week: Check your waist to height ratio

A good start to getting your health in check is seeing what your waist to height ratio is. Ideally, your waist size should be less than half your height.

June 12, 2023 7:05pm EDT
Don't forget the bug spray - Jamestown Canyon virus detected in Michigan mosquito sample

Don't forget the bug spray - Jamestown Canyon virus detected in Michigan mosquito sample

Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), a virus that can make people sick, was detected in a mosquito sample taken in Saginaw County.

June 12, 2023 3:50pm EDT
Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke

Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke

Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.

June 9, 2023 12:47pm EDT
Oakland County Sheriff says suicide calls have surged recently - especially in past 2 days

Oakland County Sheriff says suicide calls have surged recently - especially in past 2 days

“Every day, multiple calls a day," said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “One of the individuals we were able to take to a hospital to get committal and hopefully get into treatment. I think so many people are struggling on so many levels."

June 8, 2023 10:48pm EDT
Cardiologist shows importance of mouthless CPR

Cardiologist shows importance of mouthless CPR

"If you do rapid CPR, get to them quickly, and start CPR - you can actually improve their survival double, if not triple," Fuller said.

June 8, 2023 9:07pm EDT
ADA ambassador talks living with diabetes since 7 years old, taking control of her health

ADA ambassador talks living with diabetes since 7 years old, taking control of her health

There was a time when living with diabetes was a death sentence but not if you take control of your life and your health.

June 8, 2023 8:19pm EDT
Cancer drug shortage impacts hospitals around country

Cancer drug shortage impacts hospitals around country

Hospitals around the country, including here in Michigan, are being impacted by a shortage of a drug that treats several cancers.

June 8, 2023 5:50pm EDT
Study links poor air quality and Gentrification

Study links poor air quality and Gentrification

The past few days, the air in Southeast Michigan has been some of the worst in the country. It's impacting city centers – especially in urban areas like Detroit. 

June 8, 2023 5:28pm EDT
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study

Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study

The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.

June 8, 2023 10:17am EDT
Detroit mother of 2 continues battle with kidney disease while hoping for transplant chance

Detroit mother of 2 continues battle with kidney disease while hoping for transplant chance

The hope is finding a kidney through a living or deceased donor - so she can be around for her children.

June 7, 2023 6:09pm EDT
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society

Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society

Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.

June 7, 2023 3:31pm EDT
Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands

Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands

A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.

June 7, 2023 3:08pm EDT
Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests

Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests

The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.

June 6, 2023 7:34pm EDT
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