GOOD HEALTH

Michigan has offered hospitalization data, including inpatients, critical care patients and ventilator use for COVID-19 since April 12, 2020.

An estimated 23 million Americans are suffering from symptoms of “long COVID.” It’s being called the pandemic after the pandemic.

Is all cholesterol bad for you, as many believe? The answer is no. We're breaking down some common myths about cholesterol, because, in this case, what you don't know can hurt you.

New research suggests that folate may also play a critical role throughout our life, especially when it comes to our brain.

What is aphasia? Many people want to know more about the disorder after it was announced that Bruce Willis had been diagnosed and would be stepping away from his acting career.

We now have many drugs to help protect the most vulnerable from becoming seriously ill from COVID.

The name is simple, COVID.gov. You can view it in English, Spanish, or Chinese. The first box allows you to type in your county’s name to find out your county’s COVID community risk level. For example, Wayne County’s level is currently low.

New research suggests that folate may also play a critical role throughout our life, especially when it comes to our brain.

A Michigan woman shared the story of her battle with Chronic Kidney Disease in hopes that it will urge others to keep an eye out for warning signs.

Doctors made a stunning discovery when a young father suffering digestive troubles came in for treatment.

Michigan’s top doctor provided a thorough update on the state’s COVID situation Friday, talking about how long the current lull in cases might last, addressing the likelihood of upcoming surges, monitoring the BA.2 variant and calling the chance of eliminating the virus anytime soon a “pipe dream.”

Students, educators and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks in shared reception areas, service areas and some other indoor spaces on the Ypsilanti campus.

In kids, the first question is simply whether the vaccine is safe, and on that account, the answer is yes. Although the study wasn’t large enough to detect any infrequent side effects, most of those seen when a low dose Moderna vaccine was given to these young children were in the same range that we see with any other, as pediatric vaccine safety isn’t really the issue. The question is, how effective is it?

Coronavirus cases appear to be stabilizing in Michigan, but in other parts of the world, they are increasing.

Opiate overdoses have been a growing problem for a long time but now officials are warning about a cluster of overdoses.

Researchers at Beaumont Health found there is a real benefit to getting a COVID vaccine booster.

Spring allergies are well underway for those affected this time of the year. And if it seems like allergy season is starting a little earlier each year, that’s because it is.

Mammograms save lives by detecting breast cancer while it’s in its most treatable stage -- but they may be able to detect more than cancer.

There is new research on how the protein in our diets can help protect us from high blood pressure that is linked to cardiovascular diseases.

It’s not officially spring yet, but spring allergies are definitely wreaking havoc on many already.

COVID is primarily spread through the air, but infected people also excrete virus when they use the bathroom.

Many people want to know what to expect next as we enter the third year of the COVID pandemic.

The White House launched its “test to treat” COVID initiative on Monday.

Michigan health officials have updated the state’s quarantine and isolation guidelines as COVID cases continue to drop following the omicron surge.

Between one and two million children will receive a concussion each year in the United States during sports and other recreational activities.

The University of Michigan is dropping its mask mandate for indoor sports, offices and residence halls while maintaining its requirements in other school settings.

We’re getting ready to “spring forward” this weekend as we enter Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, when we’ll lose an hour of sleep.

As COVID cases continue to fall, mask mandates are being lifted. Some people want to know where they should still wear masks and where it’s OK to take them off.

An Indiana woman was set to be married in four days when she got a call that a lifesaving transplant was available.

COVID-19 has been throwing us curveballs for more than two years but one impact is difficult to talk about for many people.

Michigan’s chief medical executive says residents should prepare for COVID to continue to come in waves.

The superintendent of Detroit public schools said the district will wait until at least mid-March to consider removing its mask mandate.

New guidelines from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention means new masking rules when it comes to the classroom, both at the county and district levels.

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention significantly loosened its face mask policy, recommending universal masking only for residents in areas that have “high” transmission levels.

New COVID-19 cases continue to fall in the United States, and more states and communities are rolling back precautions. But experts are carefully monitoring a variant of omicron known as BA.2.

The spread of COVID officially triggered a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. In the nearly two years since, the virus has killed millions of people and brought havoc to the lives of billions more.

On Thursday, the Washtenaw County Health Department announced it had received a report of a rabid bat, the first of 2022.

There’s new evidence that getting vaccinated against COVID while pregnant can also provide protection to the baby.

During February, the American Heart Association is urging everyone to “reclaim your rhythm” by focusing attention on improving physical health and mental well-being.

More than one in three women is living with some form of cardiovascular disease.

COVID cases continue to fall at Metro Detroit hospitals and doctors’ offices, but there are plenty of illnesses stepping up to make people sick. That includes a very contagious stomach virus.

A virtual gala hosted by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital will raise money for congenital heart research.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Shoveling snow is stressful on your heart, your blood pressure and your heart rate.

Residents of Detroit will be able to get free KN-95 masks on Thursday.

Each week, there will be a different focus on the four key pillars of heart health. This week’s focus is well-being.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating its COVID-19 masking guidance as the state enters a “recovery” phase following a surge in virus infections and hospitalizations.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is updating its COVID-19 masking guidance as the state enters a “recovery” phase following a surge in virus infections and hospitalizations.

A fundraiser will be held in Ann Arbor this spring to raise money for five Michigan Medicine programs that serve older adults.

One family has a lot to celebrate this Heart Month after their baby son survived a rare and complex surgery.

There are 2,500 people in Michigan waiting on an organ transplant, including more than 100 who need a new heart. Monday is National Organ Donor Day.

A Friday email from AAPS Superintendent Jeanice Swift said that universal masking and other safety protocols remain in place until further notice.

The American Heart Association announced the 2022 Go Red for Women Luncheon is returning for an in-person event on Feb. 25.

Washtenaw County health officials are lifting their COVID orders for all K-12 schools at the end of February.

COVID cases are trending down but some other illnesses are making a lot of people sick this week.

Could watching the Super Bowl actually raise your risk of suffering a heart attack? Researchers say the “Super Bowl Spike” is a real thing.

A plastic surgeon in metro Detroit has a warning about breast implants that she wants women to hear.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but the number of deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is rising.

During February, the American Heart Association is urging everyone to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” by focusing attention on improving your physical health and mental well-being.

There is new research involving a condition called Atrial Fibrillation (a-fib), and the new study is looking into the best ways to treat it.

Some households in Metro Detroit have started receiving the government’s four free COVID-19 tests being sent out to those who ordered them.

Doctors at Henry Ford say now is not the time to let up on COVID precautions.

A lot of people were wearing red on Friday for “National Wear Red Day,” an annual event to raise awareness that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans.

Friday is National Wear Red Day, an annual event to raise awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women.

During February, the American Heart Association is urging everyone to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” by focusing attention on improving your physical health and mental well-being.

February is Heart Month and a new survey shows the pandemic continues to take a toll on our hearts in more ways than one.

Every week our Good Health team talks with doctors and hospitals around Metro Detroit to find out what’s going around.

The American Heart Association is rallying Metro Detroiters to wear red Friday (Feb. 4) to raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease for women.

With all of the snow and ice that has been seen Wednesday (Feb. 2) also come often trips to the emergency room for preventable injuries.

There are two major developments involving the COVID-19 vaccines.

Unless you’re new to Michigan, snow shouldn’t be a big surprise -- even in large amounts.

Coronavirus cases in Michigan continue to trend in the right direction.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state health officials are shipping 250,000 free COVID tests to Michigan residents.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is investigating a confirmed case of meningococcal meningitis reported on Wednesday.

Officials with the Henry Ford Health System have reported seeing encouraging signs over the past week, including a decrease in the number of COVID-positive patients admitted to the hospital.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

As the COVID pandemic wears on, young children and teenagers are dealing with their own anxiety and stress.

The White House put out new data showing impressive differences between the death and hospitalization rates caused by omicron compared to previous variants.

Most Americans are consuming far too much sodium, but it’s not coming from the salt shaker.

Free at-home COVID tests are beginning to arrive in homes across America and some Poison Control centers are issuing a warning.

Treatments for people who have become infected with COVID are also being touted by officials as another way for us to reduce the toll COVID-19 is exacting.

Federal officials are withdrawing the mandate that requires either COVID vaccination or regular testing and masking for workers of larger companies.

Meijer and Kroger are offering three free N95 masks to customers through a partnership with the federal government.

Beaumont Health said it is starting to see a plateau in its number of COVID patients.

Every week our Good Health team talks with doctors and hospitals around Metro Detroit to find out what’s going around.

Why are stretch marks treated differently from so many other skin issues?

Michigan health officials have issued an epidemic order that requires nursing homes to offer on-site doses of the COVID vaccine to their residents.

What comes next in the COVID pandemic? The simple truth is that we don’t know yet.

The Henry Ford Health System also held a press briefing on some hopeful signs in their system.

For the first time since the start of the COVID omicron surge in Michigan, hospital officials with the Henry Ford Health System said they’re starting to see some signs of early progress.

As COVID cases continue to climb, doctors are also seeing more patients struggling with a wide range of symptoms several months after contracting the virus.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

There’s been a lot of talk about adult food allergies in our newsroom this past week following our special report. I wanted to share a personal story in the hopes that it might help one of you.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

With hospitals and emergency rooms overwhelmed with COVID patients, people in Metro Detroit are turning to urgent cares and health clinics.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Every week our Good Health team talks with doctors and hospitals around Metro Detroit to find out what’s going around.

Henry Ford Hospital officials spoke Thursday about COVID in Michigan, providing an update on the rapid spread of omicron and revealing that there are both hundreds of patients hospitalized and hundreds of employees out due to the virus.

The American Red Cross has now declared a national blood crisis and said the nation is facing the worst shortage of blood in more than a decade.