Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the country, and it has the highest death rate of any gynecologic cancer. It is also one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women, behind only lung and breast cancer.
It’s something a lot of us do -- pick up that phone before bed, and suddenly an hour has passed, and you can’t sleep because you’ve gone down a rabbit hole of negative content. It’s called doomscrolling, and a new poll says more people do it than we think.
School is back in session, and for many families, after-school programs are getting underway. And chances are, some of those kids are getting hands-on STEM learning. But hundreds of thousands of kids are missing out.
We heard from a country music superstar who’s helping to honor tradespeople across the country.
With class back in session, teachers are working on improving the literacy of their students because there is a troubling picture of how Michigan kids are doing.
Parents need to know the tools their children are using in school. That includes students turning to AI for homework help. The company behind ChatGPT is launching a version specifically for teens.
Schools across Metro Detroit are back in session, and for many families, that means the back-to-school scramble is in full swing. And this year? It is costing more than ever.
This is for all the curious kids out there, and honestly, the adults too. The Michigan Science Center just launched a brand-new weekend program called “Insides Out,” and yes, it is exactly what it sounds like.
Buying a car has long been seen as a step toward independence, with the freedom to hit the open road. But today, it carries a burden that feels more like a house—and Edmunds data backs that up.
We’ve all felt it at the grocery store, the gas pump, and when the rent or mortgage comes due. Things cost more, and for Michigan families, the math simply isn’t adding up.
Whether your child is hitting the field, court, or track this year, they’re going to push their bodies to the limit, so it’s a good idea to ask if they need a heart screening.
Ann Arbor, like many other cities, is wrestling with the same question: When someone calls 911 because they are having a mental health crisis, is sending a police officer always the right call? Ann Arbor is now doing something about that.
If you have not been to the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit lately, there’s a reason to go this month.
For more than 500 years, a Japanese tradition has brought families together every summer to honor the loved ones they have lost. On Saturday, Aug. 8, that tradition comes to Bloomfield Hills.
One of the best parts of summer in Michigan is getting outside and enjoying the woods, the water, and the fresh air.
A Macomb County nonprofit has given kids with disabilities, developmental differences and in need; free therapy, life skills and a safe free place for nearly 30 years. Now, they need help.
On Friday, there are more than 200 Highland Games gatherings every year across the United States and Canada. The first one in America was held in New York in 1836. And we have a proud tradition right here in Metro Detroit.
Local 4’s Jason Colthorp had a chance to talk to the two lovable Brits and social media stars -- Josh and Jase.
Last year, the Reptarium in Utica got even bigger and made a splash by opening its own aquarium. You can get a hands-on experience with reptiles, mammals, and now capybaras.
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities organization brings together students, parents, and community leaders to help young minds excel beyond the classroom through networking, service, and scholarship support.
The company behind ChatGPT just announced that two of its AI programs broke out of a locked testing environment on their own and hacked into another tech company. No humans told them to do it. They just did it.
An Michigan State University researcher is using an unlikely tool to help others understand rural community issues.
This midterm election on November 3, Dearborn voters will see an option to approve a $1.5 billion bond for Dearborn Public Schools.
A creative art enrichment program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities will is hosting an art show in Oakland County.
Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite, the illness attacks intestines, leading to severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, and nausea that can last for weeks.
Swim Across America motor city mile has reached over $100k in donations, $20k more than last year.
FEMA is covering 90% of costs of neighborhood flooding in Dearborn by giving the city over $8 million in federal funding.
The Uncle Sam Jam will bring over 40 rides, a chance to ride a monster truck, shows and tournaments to Wayne County this weekend.
Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.
A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor.
Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island is connected to America’s fight for freedom because the fort and its predecessor, just a few miles away on the mainland, were directly shaped by the American Revolution.
Kids are out of school for the summer, and while they are busy having fun, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that what happened to them inside that classroom all year may matter more than we ever realized.
Three years ago Michigan’s hands-free driving law went into effect, now a survey reveals the law’s impact.
As Michigan goes into an uncomfortable heatwave, Michiganders might see a higher energy bill, here’s what you can do.
A man claims to have found the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen, he claims after DNA testing the body has 58.5% Neanderthal and 41.5% human DNA.
This November election, Michigan voters will be asked if they would like to convene a constitutional convention.
Some therapists and doctors are now noticing an unexpected side affect of weight loss drugs, changes in relationships.
The ITS America Conference & Expo brings 3,000 transportation leaders, engineers, government officials and technology companies together for one of North America’s largest intelligent transportation and mobility conferences.
New research shows that Metro Detroit’s Rx Kids program is making a big impact: families are seeing fewer preterm births, healthier babies, and improved well-being.
