2024 Komen Detroit Race for the Cure is Sept. 14
There are many beautiful colors of fall - including Honolulu blue for the Lions - but another color comes to life pink, to fight breast cancer.
DPD Police Chief James White applies to lead Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Detroit Police Chief James White has applied to be the CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
Herbal health supplements might not always be safe, doctors say
There are more than 80,000 unique herbal and dietary supplements available on the market, with sales passing $50 billion in 2023.
Recall of eggs, apple juice and deli meat: Recent list over various health concerns
Several grocery items have been recalled in recent weeks over various health concerns. Here’s what to know.
Apple juice recall expanded over arsenic concerns
A recall of apple juice in the U.S. over arsenic concerns has been expanded from 9,500 cases to 133,500 cases.
Sleep doctor warns against setting more than one alarm for waking up
How many alarms does it take to get you out of bed in the morning? Experts say if it's more than one -- you need to make some changes.
How many alarms do you set in the morning? Sleep expert shares ideal number
The more times one hits the snooze button, the more they’re interrupting their sleep cycle, according to a sleep psychologist from the Cleveland Clinic.
Eggs recalled after salmonella outbreak in multiple states
Eggs from a Wisconsin farm have been recalled after dozens of people across the country were sickened with a salmonella infection.
Watching game shows like 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' can boost cognitive health, say experts
Game shows can boost problem-solving skills, improve memory and strengthen your mind — here's how.
How standing desks can help improve students' focus
Kids love fidgeting, and not all students participate in physical activities after school -- so standing desks in the classroom could help give them a boost of brain power.
Stressed about the 2024 presidential election? Here are some tips
One of the most common ways people tend to stress themselves out during an election is by imagining the worst-case scenario. Here are some tips on how to avoid that.
How to avoid election-related stress
One of the most common ways people tend to stress themselves out during an election is by imagining the worst-case scenario. Here are some tips on how to avoid that.
Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan merger expected to be complete in October
The merger brings together two health care behemoths from metro Detroit and mid-Michigan, combining some 50,000 employees and 550 sites under one name.
How eating together benefits families, child development
"It helps their social and emotional development skills, it helps with problem-solving, it builds their vocabulary – a lot of important things as they head into the school year," said health and wellness expert Shanti Appelo.
Health benefits of eating together as a family
"No distractions is what we're looking for," Shanti Appelo, a health and wellness expert, said. “No cell phones, no TVs. But really it's about sitting down together and talking.”
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests
An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Keeping food safe during a power outage
With DTE customers frequently losing power during storms, here are some things to know about keeping your food safe during a power outage.
Back-to-School: How to help kids balance screen time with homework
Phones, tablets, and various devices can make it seem impossible to divert children's attention from their screens. However, Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's emphasizes the significance of establishing boundaries for screen use, particularly throughout the school year.
Limiting screen time during homework
"Two hours of recreational screen time is what we like to aim for," said Dr. Gina Robinson from Cleveland Clinic Children's.