Research shows that rinsing hands under running water for just five seconds can remove 90% of contamination.

Dr. Frank McGeorge shared the story of Terry Argosinger, an Iowa man who feared he might be one of those statistics—until an old car gave him a new lease on life.

Delta Kelly Elementary School in Oakland Township was closed on Wednesday and will be closed until at least next Tuesday, Sept. 2, after an airborne form of toxic black mold was discovered in the building.

Delta Kelly Elementary School in Oakland Township was closed on Wednesday and will be closed until at least next Tuesday, Sept. 2, after an airborne form of toxic black mold was discovered in the building.

Firefighters were called to WDIV’s Go 4 It event in Dearborn on Tuesday to clear the building.

A Sterling Heights teenager who used his first aid training to save his mother’s life transitioned into a hero.

Here are Hank Winchester's tips for making sure you and your children have a safe Halloween.

The Susan G. Komen Breast Care Helpline provides information about breast health, breast cancer, local and national resources and information about clinical trials.

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP) provides low-income women access to breast and cervical cancer screening services and follow-up care if needed.

A doctor breaks down the Aidan Hutchinson injury, including his likely timeline, recovery hurdles, and potential long-term implications.

Dr. Frank McGeorge talked with the Director of Breast Imaging at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit about ways to screen for breast cancer beyond mammograms and the importance of every woman getting a basic breast cancer risk assessment.

Studies find walking can also improve circulation, strengthen your bones, lower your risk of dementia, help you sleep better and reduce your risk of several diseases.

The program will also offer free blood pressure checks and a free Zumba class.

As we face the harsh reality of high heat for the remainder of the week, it's crucial to understand the rapid and severe impact it can have on all of us.

Studies show that nearly 42% of all Americans are nearsighted -- a staggering difference from the 25% of Americans in 1971.

A new study has spurred headlines claiming frequent nose pickers are at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

If you are heading downtown this weekend for the Detroit Lions playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there are four top things you should know before heading into Ford Field.

Two aisles in the pharmacy department that get a lot of traffic have Dr. Frank McGeorge teaming up with Help Me Hank for a brand new edition of "Shop with the Doctor."

Are the complex skincare routines and products popularized on social media necessary for children and teenagers?

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

It’s fall allergy and sinus season, and your nose may be feeling it the most. Here's how to correctly use nasal spray.

Most Metro Detroiter's yards are brimming with greenery. But not everything green is good, as poison ivy and other irritating plants are also popping up, and they can cause serious problems.

What are your tried and true hiccup hacks?

Falling can greatly impact your health -- no matter your age.

Back pain, heartburn, sleep apnea, acne. Even wrinkles!

It looks like candy. It tastes like candy. But more kids are getting sick from it.

One woman’s blood donation was meant to help save others.

What do you do when a great ape has heart trouble?

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

How long can pizza be left out and still safely be eaten?

We’ve got a cheesy question to ask you.

Come on, we’ve all done it. That leftover pizza tastes okay, so it’s totally fine to eat, right? Well, maybe not.

COVID levels across Michigan have been at low to medium levels for a while now, giving more opportunities for in-person interactions with state health officials.

For some time now, there have been national-level warnings about increasingly severe respiratory ailments like RSV in kids, but Michigan had not been part of the warning.

TAKE OUR QUIZ. Have fun testing your knowledge!

If you got any free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government or through your insurance, there’s a good chance they’ve been sitting on your shelf for a while, as many of those tests have expired or will be soon.

Our Dr. Frank McGeorge has an eye-opening report on the effects your favorite fizzy drinks may be having on your health.

A St. Clair County 11-month-old is one of three Michigan children included in the CDC’s acute hepatitis investigation. It’s that mysterious liver disease in children first identified in the U.K. and is now found in children across Europe and the U.S.

Saturday morning was a beautiful spring day, but it was not like most of my weekend mornings.

Before Dr. Anthony Fauci delivered the commencement address to the University of Michigan class of 2020 and 2021, he sat down with Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge.

There are medical scientific opinions on both sides that I think will be fun for everyone to hear.

He became the face of our country’s battle against COVID-19 and is now arguably one of the most recognizable doctors in the world. Now Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the President of the United States, sits down with Local 4′s own Dr. Frank McGeorge for a revealing conversation.

Many people don’t know that they are now entitled to receive eight free COVID tests per month.

For years older people have been taking an aspirin a day to prevent them from having a heart attack or stroke -- but now that conventional wisdom is being called into question.

How many times as the phrase “new normal” been thrown around in the last 2 years? Unfortunately feeling run-down, stressed, and forgetful is become a new normal nobody wants.

Since the pandemic’s start, the MDHHS lab has sequenced 26,300 COVID samples. Tracking and identifying them has become a crucial tool to protect the public.

Do you ever wonder how they know WHICH variant of COVID-19 is spreading and where? Well, if there IS a new strain of the Coronavirus spreading in Michigan, the State Lab in Lansing will likely be the first place to spot it.

Thinking back on that night, in particular, it seems almost absurd that we talked about that first case in such detail, with millions more still to come.

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

Listen up guys, we need to talk.

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

Here are tonight's top stories.

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

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

Here are tonight's top stories.

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

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.

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

Here are tonight's top stories.

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

Our Dr. Frank McGeorge, MD, has been answering questions about COVID-19, the vaccines and masks since this pandemic started.

Here are tonight's top stories.

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

Here are tonight's top stories.

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.

Here are tonight's top stories.

With the increased ability for the omicron variant to spread, many people are wondering if it’s time to up their mask game.

Michigan reported 40,692 new COVID cases over the past two days, a new record. The state is also reporting 259 new deaths.

Here are this morning's top stories.

Here are tonight's top stories.

The CDC is still struggling to clarify its change in the recommended isolation period for people who test positive for COVID but are asymptomatic.

Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge spent some time on Wednesday talking with Michigan’s chief medical officer, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian to get her take on the trends being seen in Michigan and across the nation.

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

There are staggering COVID numbers across the United States, including here at home where the state is reporting its highest daily number of cases since the start of the pandemic.

Many people report that their stress and anxiety levels rise this time of year. So local mental health expert Dr. Jennifer Peltzer Jones from Henry Ford Emergency Behavioral Services is here to help circumvent that frame of mind with tips that can help change your way of thinking.

Here are tonight's top stories.

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

With so many people becoming infected with COVID-19 right now, ClickOnDetroit readers and WDIV Local 4 viewers are asking when is the best time to get vaccinated after you have recovered?

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

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

Here are tonight's top stories.

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

At least three people have been killed and eight others were injured, including a teacher, at Oxford High School.

This is happening just before a travel ban goes into effect for multiple parts of Africa.

Here are tonight's top stories.

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

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

Pfizer COVID vaccine booster doses could be available to all adults as early as this weekend.

Michigan’s fourth wave has reached a new height. Our 7-day moving new case average is now 7,353 -- the highest we’ve recorded for the entire pandemic. But why? Why is Michigan experiencing this large and extended surge now?

We all know older people who are as sharp as ever. But are they just lucky or do they know something others don’t?

Here are tonight's top stories.

Michigan is nearing its original goal of getting 70% of residents 16 and older vaccinated against COVID -- but case counts are still climbing across the state.

Here are this morning's top stories.

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

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 5 to 11 and a lot of parents are excited to get their kids vaccinated.

Are you a parent with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids?

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

Have stress or anxiety become part of your everyday life? Are you constantly feeling negative?