Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
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The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
The CDC says this is the largest listeriosis outbreak since 2011.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
New regulations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will go into effect on Aug. 1.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
This marks only the second-ever case of bird flu in humans in the U.S.
Illinois is the latest state to see cases of measles in 2024, according to the CDC's tally.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The state's surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.
Early data suggests the COVID vaccines have effectiveness against the recent JN.1 variant.
Babies born prematurely are at greater risk of health complications, and the CDC says the preterm birth rate is up 12% since 2014.
Health officials have warned for years about a growing syphilis epidemic, and 2022 had the highest numbers in decades.
The CDC noted that so-called medical tourism is becoming more common among Americans seeking cheaper procedures quickly.
Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus.
The meat trays come in twin packs that include prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa or black pepper-coated dry salami, Italian dry salami, dry coppa, and prosciutto.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic tossed two touchdown passes Saturday to help Michigan State to a 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.
A hiker who had been missing since Sept. 5 from Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior in Michigan has been found, the National Park Service said Saturday afternoon.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
A 46-year-old man is in custody after a woman reported indecent exposure in Waterford Township, Michigan, on Thursday, police said.
Six employees of GLC Property Maintenance in Highland Township, Michigan, were stopped by nine U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles on their way to work Thursday morning, in what the landscaping company's owner believes was a targeted raid.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
A hiker who had been missing since Sept. 5 from Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior in Michigan has been found, the National Park Service said Saturday afternoon.
A former Michigan State University physician has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted two women at the health care facility. They're asking for anyone who may be a victim to come forward.
Two Jewish leaders CBS News Detroit talked to on Thursday said they don't feel heard and have put together a petition they hope political leaders will sign onto that they're calling "Nonnegotiable Principles"
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night.
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
The city of Dearborn paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives 25 years ago.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Conflicting information on both the federal and state levels regarding childhood vaccines may be confusing for parents, and Michigan health leaders are making sure their stance is clear.
Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic tossed two touchdown passes Saturday to help Michigan State to a 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
Jordan Marshall scored on a tiebreaking 1-yard run set up by an interception midway through the fourth quarter and Bryce Underwood ran for a 38-yard touchdown to help Michigan bounce back and beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10.
Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The Detroit Health Department on Saturday hosted its fifth annual Block Party. Residents had the chance to enjoy food, live music and giveaways while learning about health services in the Motor City.
A group of volunteers with the nonprofit group Sleep in Heavenly Peace gathered at a workshop in Westland Saturday morning to help make sure children have a place to sleep.
The Cars at the Station free event kicks off this weekend at Michigan Central.
The owner of a New Baltimore tattoo shop is getting a lot of attention after an unusual online offer that he made.
Another weekend with 80-degree temperatures will stick with us before cooling next week.