Former Raven Orr Joins Campaign Against Opioid Abuse

Recently retired Baltimore Ravens linebacker Zach Orr is teaming up with Maryland's public health agency in the fight against opioid addiction.

• Feb 7, 2017

Skoal, Copenhagen Smokeless Tobacco Recalled: Cans Might Contain Foreign Metal Objects

If you or someone you know uses chewing tobacco, you'll want to take note of this recall.

• Feb 1, 2017

Bills Introduced To Eliminate Feminine Hygiene Product Tax In Michigan

"This issue is simple for me – feminine hygiene products are essential," said co-sponsor Sen. David Knezek.

• Jan 31, 2017

Spike In Women Seeking Long-Term Birth Control As ACA Comes Under Attack

As the nation waits to see the Republican plan to revamp the Affordable Care Act, there's been a run on women seeking birth control in metro Detroit.

• Jan 26, 2017

Health Officials Issue Advisory As Whooping Cough Cases Increase

Pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease that usually starts with cold-like symptoms and maybe a mild cough or fever.

• Jan 25, 2017

Flint Water Has Fallen Below Federal Lead Limit

t's lead levels are again comparable to other U.S. cities, state officials said.

• Jan 24, 2017

Children's Hospital Bans Some Visitors Over Flu Concerns

Administrators say the temporary guidelines will remain in effect as long as there is a high number of flu cases.

• Jan 24, 2017

Michigan Health Officials Warn Residents About Travel-Related Zika

There have been 69 confirmed cases of Zika in Michigan residents — all travel related.

• Jan 20, 2017

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Asks For Answers After People, Pets Sickened By Tap Water Downriver

"People are rightfully questioning whether the water is safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in," wrote Dingell. "All Americans deserve peace of mind in knowing their water is safe for consumption."

• Jan 18, 2017

Drug Distributor McKesson Agrees To Pay $150 Million In Pill Shipment Case

The suspensions are among the most severe sanctions ever agreed to by a Drug Enforcement Agency-registered distributor, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

• Jan 18, 2017

More Than 700 Claims Filed By Patients Of Rogue Cancer Doc

Federal Judge Paul Borman got an update from the government and a contractor hired to handle claims against Farid Fata,

• Jan 17, 2017

Michigan Democrat Continues Fight Against Teens Using E-Cigarettes

With the increased popularity of e-cigarettes, a Macomb County lawmaker is renewing his legislative efforts to tax the product and ban it from young smokers.

• Jan 16, 2017

Snyder Signs Bill To Let Landlords Bar Marijuana In Rentals

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that lets landlords prohibit medical marijuana patients from growing or smoking the drug on leased residential property.

• Jan 14, 2017

Do I Have A Cold Or A Sinus Infection? How To Tell The Difference

It's the time of year when many folks are walking around with a nose that's either stuffy, runny or all of the above.

• Jan 13, 2017

State Presses McLaren Hospital In Flint On Legionnaires'

Two Legionnaires' cases from 2016 have been linked to McLaren.

• Jan 11, 2017

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