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
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
CDC: E. coli outbreak possibly linked to frozen falafel sold at Aldi
Health officials say at least 20 people have been infected from six states.
Wendy's E. coli outbreak ends; CDC says source of contamination ‘unknown’
The outbreak has led to multiple lawsuits against Wendy’s.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.