Wayne County Launches Effort To Fight Obesity
Wayne County is hosting a conference Wednesday at Detroit's Ford Field, as part of a 3-year initiative to fight obesity with diet, exercise and healthy lifestyles.
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Wayne County is hosting a conference Wednesday at Detroit's Ford Field, as part of a 3-year initiative to fight obesity with diet, exercise and healthy lifestyles.
New research finds higher cancer death rates in men than among women.
Two city-run neighborhood health clinics that service Detroiters in need may be closing.
Organ donation registrations are up in Michigan, with a 25% increase in June compared to a year earlier.
A special program gives low-income families access to better food choices, making healty eating easier.
Chantix is the most popular anti-smoking drug on the market, but it's now being linked to a risk of heart disease.
Michigan residents with health insurance could get hit this fall with a premium increase tied to a new assessment on health insurance claims.
Metro Detroiters are invited to attend a free community health fair on Saturday from 11 am - 3 pm, where they can get screened for diabetes, STD's, high blood pressure, asthma and more.
A new national report on obesity from Trust for America's Health says we are the tenth fattest state in the country.
One Detroit nursing home closes each year. That's among the findings of a new report out this week by the The Detroit Area Agency on Aging.
Amid rising concern about the overuse of "big-ticket" medical technology, a study has revealed new information about the overuse of angioplasty procedures for those suffering from coronary artery disease.
A new report says fewer teens are having babies in Michigan, but the percentage of babies born to unmarried women has risen sharply in the past decade.
Most of the WWJ listening area is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. with temperatures expected to hit the mid 90's Saturday.
Kellogg is unveiling data from one of the largest surveys ever conducted on the subject of breakfast and the morning mealtime routine.
Love to cook? Interested in supporting the fight against breast cancer? If so, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the leader of the global movement to end breast cancer, is ready to put you to work.
Investigators believe that the gunman who charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday was targeting Trump administration officials, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
A 47-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a truck in Salem Township on Friday afternoon, according to the Michigan State Police.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Britain's King Charles will be visiting the U.S. starting on Monday to mark America's 250th anniversary – his first trip since his coronation nearly three years ago.
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says his frustration over missing the playoffs last year fueled an intense draft process.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Reds 9-2 on Saturday night after Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs for Cincinnati.
The Detroit Pistons on Saturday were beaten 113-105 by the Magic, who blew a 17-point fourth-quarter cushion before rallying to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The Detroit Lions looked to bolster their roster through the 2026 NFL draft after a 9-8 finish last season left them just short of the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Detroit officials say they're working on getting a handle on recent teen takeovers. Julia Avant reports on an event Saturday downtown that aimed to provide teenagers with safe and fun activities.
A man is in police custody after a shooting outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, Detroit city officials hosted an event aimed at providing a safe environment for teens and other top headlines for the evening of April 25, 2026.
Detroit officials say it's working on getting a handle on the teen takeovers that have been happening. A big part of the solution is giving teenagers something safe and fun to do. The city is hoping to start that on Saturday night. Julia Avant reports.
More storms are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning next week.
A man faces charges after police say a synagogue in Oak Park was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. The vandalism was discovered Wednesday at Congregation Beth Shalom. As CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey reports, the incident comes just days after a similar occurrence in Sterling Heights.