ALS experts seek to increase awareness for case reporting
ALS is a really tough, fatal neurodegenerative disease that robs a person of the ability to move, speak and walk.
The key is to BE FAST with stroke awareness
Every 40 seconds someone in our country suffers a stroke or brain attack. The acronym that helps is BE FAST.
Seed oil controversy bubbles up to the surface. What's the truth?
Some examples are sunflower oil, canola, soybean, or peanut. Critics claim seed oils can cause chronic inflammation.
What's the deal with seed oils?
The trend is to vilify seed oils among some health experts and lifestyle influencers. Why?
How to protect yourself - or others, from strokes
Doctor Babi says every minute matters when someone’s having a stroke - and getting treated quickly is crucial.
The best defense against strokes is knowing what to look for - and acting fast
Your brain needs blood flow - so when that blood flow is cut off, you could call it a brain attack. Usually a blood clot is blocking that flow and it’s important to remember that anyone can have one.
When to start planning for longterm care
It's not the easiest discussion, but for those aging without a plan, the longterm care question could become a tough one for families, both in where one should go and how it should be paid.
Mobile Health Clinic on wheels brings help to those who need it
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is launching a Mental Health Mondays initiative. A new mobile unit brings access to those who may not have received care before or simply don't know where to begin.
There are ways to treat mental health - but removing stigma is first step
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One big element is making sure there is no stigma or shame attached to the subject.
Living with MS can feel isolating - but it doesn't have to be
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease and it can make you feel a little isolated. It is also why a simple walk can be so rewarding.
Metro Detroit woman battling MS shares her story
Symptoms for Regina Cox Parham started when she was 19. It began with numb feet and her hands not working.
Sleep expert says to wake up at same time each day
In our never-ending quest to get a better night's rest, a doctor has sleep advice we hadn't heard before. First, stop focusing on bedtime, focus on wake time.
FDA plans to remove petroleum-based food dyes; dietitian explains the impact
Petroleum-based synthetic dyes are typically used to add color to highly processed foods like cookies, candy and cereal.
FDA targets removing Petroleum-based food dyes
Part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda by RFK Jr. includes removing food dyes from ultra-processed foods.
Healthy Heart Project provides critical early save
This year, a participant named Charlie let FOX 2 come behind the curtain as he got checked out with an EKG.
The FOX 2 Healthy Heart Project screening event helps many catch critical issues before its too late
A Metro Detroiter felt like something was off, but it wasn't until he went to FOX 2's Healthy Heart Project screening he realized his heart was in real danger.
Healthworks: Protecting women's hearts
Women are always at risk of heart disease, but hormonal changes during menopause may increase that risk. That's why we need to know as much as possible about our heart health and do everything we can to protect it.
Lifestyle medicine revolves around these six pillars, says doctor
Lifestyle medicine is a lot about eating the right stuff, but it really involves all aspects of how you're living.
Lifestyle medicine expert says there are six pillars to observe
It is a lot to think about, if we focus on food, even if you can't live a plant based life - try prioritizing nutrient-dense foods.
Infertility issues can be addressed in a variety of ways, expert says
Doctor Bazzi says it's never too early to start figuring out a fertility plan - because age can start to impact a woman's fertility in her 30s.