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Busting common cholesterol myths: What you need to know
Read full article: Busting common cholesterol myths: What you need to knowIs all cholesterol bad for you, as many believe? The answer is no. We're breaking down some common myths about cholesterol, because, in this case, what you don't know can hurt you.
Michigan reports 1,661 new COVID cases, 33 deaths -- average of 831 cases per day
Read full article: Michigan reports 1,661 new COVID cases, 33 deaths -- average of 831 cases per dayMichigan reported 1,661 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 virus-related deaths Friday -- an average of 830.5 cases over the past two days.
What is aphasia? Bruce Willis steps away from acting after being diagnosed
Read full article: What is aphasia? Bruce Willis steps away from acting after being diagnosedWhat is aphasia? Many people want to know more about the disorder after it was announced that Bruce Willis had been diagnosed and would be stepping away from his acting career.
Good Health: How to navigate updated COVID.gov website
Read full article: Good Health: How to navigate updated COVID.gov websiteThe name is simple, COVID.gov. You can view it in English, Spanish, or Chinese. The first box allows you to type in your county’s name to find out your county’s COVID community risk level. For example, Wayne County’s level is currently low.
Michigan reports 1,550 new COVID cases, 72 deaths -- average of 775 cases per day
Read full article: Michigan reports 1,550 new COVID cases, 72 deaths -- average of 775 cases per dayMichigan reported 1,550 new cases of COVID-19 and 72 virus-related deaths Wednesday -- an average of 775 cases over the past two days.
Deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke increased during COVID pandemic
Read full article: Deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke increased during COVID pandemicThe COVID pandemic caused many people to see their doctor less often and according to a new study, that has translated into increased heart disease and stroke -- especially in communities of color.
Michigan woman hopes her story will encourage others to watch for signs of kidney disease
Read full article: Michigan woman hopes her story will encourage others to watch for signs of kidney diseaseA Michigan woman shared the story of her battle with Chronic Kidney Disease in hopes that it will urge others to keep an eye out for warning signs.
Michigan reports 1,258 new COVID cases, 6 deaths -- average of 419 cases per day
Read full article: Michigan reports 1,258 new COVID cases, 6 deaths -- average of 419 cases per dayMichigan reported 1,258 new cases of COVID-19 and six virus-related deaths Monday -- an average of 419.3 cases over the past three days.
Man urges others not to ignore symptoms after doctors find 100+ potentially cancerous polyps in his colon
Read full article: Man urges others not to ignore symptoms after doctors find 100+ potentially cancerous polyps in his colonDoctors made a stunning discovery when a young father suffering digestive troubles came in for treatment.
Michigan reports 1,575 new COVID cases, 38 deaths -- average of 788 cases per day
Read full article: Michigan reports 1,575 new COVID cases, 38 deaths -- average of 788 cases per dayMichigan reported 1,575 new cases of COVID-19 and 38 virus-related deaths Friday -- an average of 787.5 cases over the past two days.
Michigan COVID takeaways: Future surges, BA.2 variant, eliminating virus a ‘pipe dream’
Read full article: Michigan COVID takeaways: Future surges, BA.2 variant, eliminating virus a ‘pipe dream’Michigan’s top doctor provided a thorough update on the state’s COVID situation Friday, talking about how long the current lull in cases might last, addressing the likelihood of upcoming surges, monitoring the BA.2 variant and calling the chance of eliminating the virus anytime soon a “pipe dream.”
What to know about a potential Moderna vaccine for kids under 6
Read full article: What to know about a potential Moderna vaccine for kids under 6In kids, the first question is simply whether the vaccine is safe, and on that account, the answer is yes. Although the study wasn’t large enough to detect any infrequent side effects, most of those seen when a low dose Moderna vaccine was given to these young children were in the same range that we see with any other, as pediatric vaccine safety isn’t really the issue. The question is, how effective is it?
Michigan reports 1,558 new COVID cases, 95 deaths -- average of 779 cases per day
Read full article: Michigan reports 1,558 new COVID cases, 95 deaths -- average of 779 cases per dayMichigan reported 1,558 new cases of COVID-19 and 95 virus-related deaths Wednesday -- an average of 779 cases over the past two days.
Washtenaw County Health Department issues warning after cluster of opioid overdoses
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department issues warning after cluster of opioid overdosesOpiate overdoses have been a growing problem for a long time but now officials are warning about a cluster of overdoses.
Michigan reports 1,423 new COVID cases, 8 deaths -- average of 474 cases per day
Read full article: Michigan reports 1,423 new COVID cases, 8 deaths -- average of 474 cases per dayMichigan reported 1,423 new cases of COVID-19 and eight virus-related deaths Monday -- an average of 474.3 cases over the past three days.
Study: Allergy season to start earlier, last longer due to climate change
Read full article: Study: Allergy season to start earlier, last longer due to climate changeSpring allergies are well underway for those affected this time of the year. And if it seems like allergy season is starting a little earlier each year, that’s because it is.
Michigan reports 2,770 new COVID cases, 50 deaths -- average of 1,385 cases per day
Read full article: Michigan reports 2,770 new COVID cases, 50 deaths -- average of 1,385 cases per dayMichigan reported 2,770 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 virus-related deaths Friday -- an average of 1,385 cases over the past two days.
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy hosts safe medication disposal event
Read full article: University of Michigan College of Pharmacy hosts safe medication disposal eventThe University of Michigan’s College of Pharmacy is hosting an event for people to safely dispose of unused and expired medications.
Study: Eating both plant and animal-based proteins can help control blood pressure
Read full article: Study: Eating both plant and animal-based proteins can help control blood pressureThere is new research on how the protein in our diets can help protect us from high blood pressure that is linked to cardiovascular diseases.