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A landmark study by scientists at Wayne State University has revealed a new way to distinguish children with major depressive disorder from not only normal children, but also from children with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Police say star Wayne State University football player, Cortez Smith,was shot to death in front of a downtown Detroit nightclub.
This weekend, WSU and Beaumont's Children's Hospital are making it easy to get rid of old and unwanted electronic items by holding e-waste recycling events.
Sport Science, the TV series featuring Cynthia Bir, professor of biomedical engineering at Wayne State University, took home an award at the 32nd annual Sports Emmys, held May 2 at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City
University Research Corridor seed funding of more than $750,000 will support two major environmental health studies including researchers from all three member institutions: Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
Wayne State University is reaching out to the homeless this week by distributing 1,000 "Do bags" filled with toiletry items for those in need.
A team of Wayne State University students from the College of Engineering have been chosen to participate in "EcoCAR 2: Plugging in to the Future," a one-of-a-kind program established by the United States Department of Energy and General Motors.
A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher has developed a potential first-ever vaccine for Chlamydia, the world's most prevalent sexually transmitted disease and the leading cause of new cases of blindness.
Asfar S. Azmi, research associate in WSU's School of Medicine, guest edited a recent Current Pharmaceutical Design issue highlighting the "guardian angel gene" called p53, which has potential to be used in cancer therapy. Azmi's appointment is unique, as executive guest editors of the journal are typically full professors.
Former Ford Motor Company vice-chairman Allan Gilmour has been inaugurated as Wayne State's 11th president.
A new study, led by Wayne State University's College of Nursing and funded by a three-year, $1,078,000 award from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, aims to improve the care of African Americans with cancer pain.
This week, Wayne State University and TechTown will hold it's annual Shifting Gears program designed to help seasoned professionals find new employment opportunities.
Henry Heng, associate professor in WSU's Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics and the Department of Pathology and Karmanos Cancer Institute in the School of Medicine, intends to discover Gulf War Illness' mysterious biological cause
Under a Wayne State University project, Chandramouli Mandalaparty, 19, a student in WSU's economics department and resident of Novi, and Amardeep Dhaliwal, 20, student in WSU's biology department and resident of Seattle, provided the village of Doddamuddavadi, India with an ambulance service and hosted a medical camp there to research the factors contributing to diabetes and high blood pressure.
A groundbreaking clinical study hosted at Detroit's Hutzel Women's Hospital shows that the rate of premature delivery in women -- less than 33 weeks' gestation -- can be reduced by 45 percent simply by treating pregnant women at risk with a low-cost "gel" of natural progesterone during the midtrimester of pregnancy until term.
A component in soybeans increases radiation's ability to kill lung cancer cells, according to a Wayne State University study published in the April 2011 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the official monthly journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
SportScience, the TV series featuring Wayne State University Professor of Biomedical Engineering Cynthia Bir, was nominated for two awards at the 32nd annual Sports Emmys, which will be held Monday, May 2 at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center, in New York City.
Wayne State University's annual list of words they feel deserve more use in our daily language.
A unique concentration of world-class research universities has helped the Midwest become an attractive geography for early-stage companies and funders alike, and the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium plays a key role in trumpeting these capabilities and successes of the Midwest.
Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University have reached a new affiliation agreement designed to enhance clinical training of audiology students and better prepare them to provide high quality hearing and balance care in Southeast Michigan.
The latest meeting and event announcements from Michigan's technology-focused institutions and businesses.
Wayne State University and Detroit Public Television, WTVS Channel 56, Friday launched a new Midtown Detroit studio at 5057 Woodward Ave., the former Channel 7 building that spawned Soupy Sales' career.
Michigan's University Research Corridor schools are holding a major conference on transforming transportation systems April 7-9.
Police are investigating an argument between a landlord and a tenant that included an AK-47.
A Wayne State University researcher, however, is expanding the scientific understanding of what makes malignant tumors spread, and the answer lies within the dense, fibrous matrix that surrounds cancer cells.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
With Southeast Michigan experiencing a mix of snow and frigid temperatures, drivers have to prepare themselves for what the road conditions could look like.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
A nurse who is already under investigation over reported sexual assaults faces multiple charges in five new cases, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
A 3-year-old Warren boy is getting hospital treatment in the aftermath of an accidental shooting, police say.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are informing each other about what to do if they interact with ICE agents.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
A man charged in the April 2023 murder of prominent Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, one specialist in emergency medicine said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
When it comes to snow removal it’s all about timing. Road crews in Oakland and Wayne counties have more than 250 snow plows combined.
The Supreme Court appeared likely to allow Lisa Cook to keep her position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and reject President Trump's attempt to fire her for now.
President Trump said on Wednesday that he has "formed the framework of a future deal" concerning Greenland after meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.