Dogs sniffed out COVID-19 more accurately than some lab tests, study says
Dogs were able to detect positive COVID-19 tests with 97% accuracy compared to the nasal swab tests which were only 84% accurate, according to the study.
COVID-19 was leading cause of US duty-related police deaths in 2020, study finds
In 2020, COVID-19 deaths accounted for 62% of all duty-related law enforcement officer deaths.
COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
At least 30 Mackinac Policy Conference attendees test positive for COVID-19 after event
At least 30 people have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Mackinac Policy Conference last week.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Pete Buttigieg, 14 others test positive for Covid after Mackinac Policy Conference
Of the 1,347 people that attended the Mackinac Policy Conference, only 14 chose to submit a negative test. The rest provided proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Half of all 2022 Great Lakes drownings have been in Lake Michigan
Across the Great Lakes, there have already been 32 people who drowned in the waters. At least half of them came in Lake Michigan.
White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21
The Food and Drug Administration's outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger children.
New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say
A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.
Study: Spending more on cancer care does not lower mortality rates
The U.S. spends $200 billion dollars on cancer care yet reports mortality rates higher than so many other high-income countries. Experts hoped this latest study would provide an answer.
Doctors eye Covid trends including 2 strains from South Africa we need to watch for
“Right now the main killers are still the variants we have right here in the US, but internationally there are a couple variants that are more concerning," said Dr. Justin Skrzynski.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Support blood cancer patients at Detroit Zoo scavenger hunt
Explore the Detroit Zoo while helping blood cancer patients this weekend.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Dearborn Heights flutist overcomes lung and brain cancer, shares message of hope
A Deaborn Heights woman battled lung and brain cancer with the help of the Henry Ford Health System. Now, she is back to playing the flute after the devastating diagnosis.
Only one Michigan beach closed headed into Memorial Day Weekend
One Michigan beach is closed heading into Memorial Day Weekend. The Lake St. Clair beach has high bacteria levels.
Metro Detroit country singer Ryan Jay pens song about mental health after best friend's death
Metro Detroit county singer Ryan Jay recently released a song he wrote after his best friend died by suicide for Mental Health Awareness Month.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.