3 days agoGood Health: New procedure may help ID pancreatic cancers before they developPancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer, largely because it’s usually diagnosed so late.
3 days agoWhat’s Going Around: Flu, stomach virusesHere's what's going around the week of Dec. 6, 2019.
3 days agoOfficials list pot vape brands reported in US outbreakHealth officials investigating a nationwide outbreak of vaping-related illnesses have, for the first time, listed the vape brands that are most commonly linked to hospita...
CDC: More than 6 million teens have used tobacco products in past monthThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Youth Tobacco survey shows just how many young people are using tobacco products.
More sickened from romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, Calif.Officials are advising consumers not to eat it and retailers not to sell the lettuce until further notice.
Study raises concerns about connection between hair dyes and breast cancerA new study is raising concerns about a connection between some chemical hair products and breast cancer.
Feeling guilty about overspending on Cyber Monday? Tips to fight urge to overspendAre you already feeling guilty about overspending on Cyber Monday?
CDC: Cigarette smoking among US adults hits record lowApproximately 49.1 million U.S. adults currently use a tobacco product, with cigarettes as the reigning favorite at 13.7%, according to the CDC.
Big study casts doubt on need for many heart proceduresA large study finds that people with stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a stent or bypass, but it won't cut their risk of hav...
US approves new drug to manage sickle cell diseaseU.S. regulators have approved a new sickle cell disease medicine that can prevent extremely painful, dangerous flareups in which misshaped blood cells clump together, blo...
FDA warns Dollar Tree about drugs made in foreign countries that could be taintedThe FDA has again warned Dollar Tree’s parent company about importing drugs and cosmetics that could be tainted due to improper product testing during manufacturing
Will you get dementia? Many may not understand their riskNew research suggests many U.S. adults underestimate their chances for developing dementia and do useless things to prevent it.
It’s National ‘Clean Out Your Fridge Day’ -- you can do it!It might be time for a good refrigerator clean-out.
US panel backs wider use of fish oil to prevent heart attackUS health experts recommend wider use prescription-strength fish oil to help prevent heart problems
17-year-old boy has double lung transplant in Detroit due to irreparable damage from vaping, doctors say
Halloween symbols with scary good health benefitsThey’re symbols we associate with Halloween, but they’re lending a helping hand all year round.
Doctors look at potential link between stress, breast cancerDoctors have been looking at how stress may affect breast cancer.
French mosque shooter tested for mental health problemsA French prosecutor says the suspected gunman at Monday's mosque shooting is being sent to a psychiatric doctor to assess his mental health, and the incident is not being...
How GoodRx helps unlock savings on prescription medicationsMany people don't realize the cost of medication can vary dramatically depending on how you pay and which pharmacy you go to.
How free time can be beneficial for childrenParticipation in organized activities — like sports or music lessons — is essential for childhood development, but sometimes you can have too much of a good thing.
Donate blood, register as an organ donor during Be a Hero at the Big House in Ann ArborBe a Hero at the Big House returns Nov. 10.
GoodRx: What has been your experience with prescription drug coupon service?GoodRx tracks prescription drug prices and offers drug coupons in the United States.
How much is too much when it comes to children and video games?Gaming disorder can now be diagnosed as a mental health condition, according to the World Health Organization.
Can you overuse dry shampoo?It's quick and convenient, but can you overuse dry shampoo? It's a question we were wondering as the product become ever more popular.
7 cases of Legionnaires' reported at McLaren Macomb Hospital within last monthThe Macomb County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are investigating several cases of Legionnaires' disease.
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to beat, but there has been progressPancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to beat. It has taken the lives of L. Brooks Patterson, Aretha Franklin and some 45,000 Americans each year.
