Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Detroit City Council to vote on ordinance requiring restaurants show health inspection grade
Green would indicate compliance, yellow for showing its in the enforcement process, and red signaling the business is closed by the health department.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Part of Gibraltar on a boil water advisory due to a water main break
A replacement line is currently being installed to remedy the problem, said Gibraltar police.
Lafayette Coney Island voluntarily closes following failed health inspection, sources say
Lafayette Coney Island was closed on Wednesday, Sept. 7, after a failed health inspection, according to FOX 2 sources.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
Doctors stress importance of new omicron vaccine for those 12 and up
Last week the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services told FOX 2 that the state has been allocated up to nearly 200,000 Pfizer doses and just a little over 70,000 Moderna doses for initial orders.
Oakland County church adds graves for people lost to gun violence, suicide
The gun safety exhibit “Let There Be Light” in Southfield includes graves for every person lost to gun violence or gun suicides in Oakland County this year.
Juul to pay nearly $440 million in states' teen vaping settlement
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Henry Ford Health internship for students of color introduces field of oncology
"The aim is to continue this program, definitely with Notre Dame, but we want to expand it to the high school students and possibly to some MSU med students in the future," she said.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - here is what to know
We spoke with urologist Dr. Michael Lutz who says the first step comes with knowing your numbers.
September is Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month - here is what to know
We spoke with uroligist Dr. Michael Lutz who says the first step comes with knowing your numbers.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month -- What to know
You can have prostate cancer without any symptoms. Here's what you need to know about the cancer that can silently cause problems.