Henry Ford Hospital Official: Breastfeeding Helps Babies' Developing Digestive System

Christine Cole Johnson says the new research from Henry Ford Hospital finds that breastfeeding jump starts a baby's digestive system with helpful bacteria.

• Feb 21, 2015

DEQ Provides Over $500K To Set Up Scrap Tire Programs In 48 Communities

"You could bury a tire in the dirt and in a hundred years dig it up, and it's still going to be a tire," said Marshall.

• Feb 19, 2015

Detroit-Area Pediatrician Refuses To Care For Lesbian Couple's Baby

Can a doctor refuse to treat the baby of a same-sex couple? That situation played out at a local doctor's office.

• Feb 19, 2015

Southfield-Based Martial Arts Program Helps Kids Kick Cancer

The program helps sick kids learn techniques to manage stress, anxiety and pain stemming from their illnesses and medical treatments.

• Feb 19, 2015

UCLA Says More Than 100 May Have Encountered 'Superbug'

UCLA says the patients were examined with endoscopes that were sterilized ... but two devices were infected with CRE anyway.

• Feb 18, 2015

Former Baseball Champ Darryl Strawberry Talks Of Rise And Fall Due To Addiction

Former Major League Baseball superstar Darryl Strawberry was in Detroit Wednesday as the keynote speaker at a luncheon on addiction and recovery.

• Feb 18, 2015

4,300 Pounds Of Pork Sausage Products Recalled In Michigan

A Michigan-based business is recalling about 4,300 pounds of pounds of pork sausage products that were sold across the state.

• Feb 18, 2015

The Story Of Sharing America's Marrow

Sam Kimura, her sister and her best friend are on a mission to help people around the country in need of life saving blood marrow. See how these three young women are going about making a real difference.

• Feb 18, 2015

Michigan Bills Would Legalize Medical Pot Dispensaries, Drug Alternatives

Confusion surrounding the legality of marijuana dispensaries and non-smokable forms of the drug are prompting lawmakers to propose changes related to Michigan's voter-approved law.

• Feb 13, 2015

Millions Turning To Complementary Medicine, Report Says

Complementary approaches to medicine include things such as yoga, meditation, herbs and acupuncture.

• Feb 12, 2015

High Levels Of Disinfectant Byproduct Found In Flint's Drinking Water A Thing Of The Past?

Flint's system last month was in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act because of high levels of a disinfectant byproduct.

• Feb 11, 2015

Ad Claims Half Of Detroiters Infected With Flu; Research Shows Numbers Are 'Puffed' Up

"Is it a scare tactic? Of course it's a scare tactic."

• Feb 10, 2015

Anorexia A Growing Problem In Women Over 50, Doctors Say

There's been plenty of talk about eating disorders in teens, but experts say anorexia is a growing problem among older adults.

• Feb 9, 2015

Shot Still Recommended For This Season's Flu Activity

Every flu season is different and it can last through the spring so DHWP reminds residents that it is not too late to get the shot

• Feb 9, 2015

Vaccine Policy Change Likely To Lower Michigan Waivers

More than nine in 10 Michigan waivers were for non-medical reasons, mostly on philosophical grounds.

• Feb 8, 2015

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