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The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it's a fraction of what is needed
Authorities in Congo say the first batch of mpox vaccine has arrived in Congoโs capital, three weeks after the World Health Organization declared mpox outbreaks in 12 African countries a global emergency.
How long can you leave pizza out? We scientifically tested it.
When you have a pizza, how often do you refrigerate it within two hours? Thatโs the timeframe recommended by many official food safety guidelines when it comes to handling pizza.
Africa has almost 4,000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues
Africa's public health body is seeing a rapid increase in mpox cases, with almost 4,000 reported on the continent in the last week.
Report finds chlamydia, gonorrhea rates impact Black residents more than others in Washtenaw County
Rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea are down overall in Washtenaw County, but some groups are still disproportionately impacted, according to new data.
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sickens 9 in Michigan, 449 across U.S.
Investigators have linked untreated canal water to a salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 500 people across the U.S., including nine people in Michigan.
How to stay cool, healthy as Michigan heads into heat wave
Symptoms of heat-related illnesses range from weakness and dehydration to severe conditions like heat stroke, which can be life-threatening without immediate medical attention.
Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak that sickened 150+ people in 25 states, including Michigan
Cucumbers are believed to be the cause of a multi-state salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 150 people across 25 states, including Michigan.
Michigan tick season: Most common, how to prevent bites, how to remove them
Have you started doing yard work yet? Hiking? Do your dogs spend more time outside? Youโll want to take steps to protect yourself and your pet from ticks.
US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?
There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months of this year compared with the average number seen in the first three months of the previous three years.
Everything you need to know about the dangerous amoeba newly linked to nasal rinsing
Itโs rare, but people who use neti pots can become infected with a brain-eating amoeba if the water they use isnโt safe. Researchers have recently linked a second kind of deadly amoeba to nasal rinsing.
Tragic start to flu season in Michigan with first pediatric death reported by MDHHS
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in the state for the 2023-24 flu season.
Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie sickens more people, including Michigan resident
A salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats has sickened dozens of people, including one person from Michigan.
Health Department: Washtenaw County now at โmediumโ COVID risk level
At this level, the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends masking for those who are immunocompromised or at higher risk when indoors.
Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes kills 4, sickens 302: What to know
The CDC is continuing the sound the alarm about a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes that has sickened hundreds of people and killed four.
Morning 4: Detroit Lions only 2-loss team in NFL heading into Thanksgiving game -- and more news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Do kids in Metro Detroit schools have enough time to eat lunch? Hereโs what our survey found
All Michigan public school students have access to free breakfast and lunch, but do they have enough time to actually eat those meals?
Michigan has at least 1 of 9 known global cases of new COVID variant BA.2.86
A newer COVID-19 variant that has only been identified in a few countries has made its way to the U.S., and at least one of the few cases was recorded in Michigan.
Breaded raw chicken products repeatedly a source of salmonella outbreaks, CDC finds
Breaded and stuffed raw chicken products have repeatedly been a source of salmonella outbreaks, according to a study from the CDC.
COVID public health emergency ends: What Michigan residents need to know
Michigan officials are providing more information for residents as the national public health emergency ends and pandemic-era emergency programs expire.
Fentanyl awareness day: How to find treatment, harm reduction services, and overdose data
Officials are working to bring attention to the dangers of fentanyl on National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Fear to conversation: How organizations are working to shatter stigma on sexual health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 2.5 million cases of STDs in 2021. Health experts continue their focus on outreach in both metropolitan and rural areas.
Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris cases rising at โalarmingโ rate, CDC warns
The CDC has issued a warning about Candida auris, saying the fungus spread at an โalarming rateโ in healthcare facilities in 2020 through 2021.
Everything you need to know after person dies from brain-eating amoeba infection
Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba that lives in soil and warm fresh water, such as lakes, rivers and hot springs. It can cause a brain infection when water containing the amoeba goes up the nose.
Sunday Read: Why growing cases of this drug-resistant stomach bug poses โseriousโ concern
The CDC is warning the public of an increase of drug-resistant strains of a bacteria called Shigella.
CDC seeing more cases of drug-resistant Shigella: Hereโs why this stomach bug is a โseriousโ concern
The CDC is warning the public of an increase of drug-resistant strains of a bacteria called Shigella.
Not quite like โThe Last of Usโ: What to know about fungal infection Valley fever
A fungal infection that most commonly occurs in Americaโs Southwest region is projected to expand further throughout the country due to climate change in the coming decades.
National campaign to protect those who are at high risk of COVID-19
While it may feel like much of life has returned to normal compared to the height of COVID, the CDC says between two to 4,000 Americans are still dying from the disease each week. Most of those are seniors who fall into other high-risk groups.
How to recognize carbon monoxide poisoning: Tips for preventing death, illness this winter
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Hundreds of people die each year and thousands of others become ill because of CO, according to the CDC.
Substance use disorder resource guide: How to find treatment, harm reduction services in Michigan
According to the CDC, one in seven Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder.
Explainer: Whatโs stiff-person syndrome, rare disorder that Celine Dion was diagnosed with?
Global music superstar Celine Dion said she was recently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder -- stiff-person syndrome.
Local mother shares story in hopes of preventing sleep-related infant deaths
The CDC estimates that 3,500 babies in the U.S. are lost to sleep-related deaths every year and a local mother is sharing her story in hopes of preventing more tragedy.
How long can you leave pizza out? We scientifically tested it. Here are the results
When you have a pizza, how often do you refrigerate it within two hours? Thatโs the timeframe recommended by many official food safety guidelines when it comes to handling pizza.
CDC adds new color to flu activity chart indicating highest levels of respiratory illnesses
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has added a new color to its flu activity level chart, indicating areas with very high levels of respiratory illnesses.
How many children in your community have elevated blood lead levels?
Michigan has made blood lead data for children in the state with elevated blood lead levels (3.5 ยตg/dL and higher) available online through MiTracking.
Washtenaw County Health Department encourages COVID-19 boosters, flu shots for the fall
Washtenaw County Health Department officials are encouraging community members to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 booster vaccines and flu shots in order to protect their own health and others.
CDC reports Michigan most affected by E. coli outbreak linked to ALDI frozen falafel
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert on Friday warning of an E. coli outbreak linked to ALDI frozen falafel.
CDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreads
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region.
Study tries to see if child vaccines and asthma are linked
A federally funded study has found a possible link between aluminum in some childhood vaccines and persistent asthma, but experts say the study has several shortcomings.
Federal judge rules government canโt mandate coverage for drugs that prevent HIV infections
A federal judge in Texas ruled that a provision of the Affordable Care Act that manages free coverage of certain drugs that prevent HIV infections violate the religious beliefs of a Christian-owned company.
FDA: Certain UV wands give off unsafe levels of radiation that can harm skin, eyes within seconds
The FDA is reminding people not to use certain brands of ultraviolet wands because they may produce unsafe levels of radiation.
Texas reports first death of person with monkeypox in adult who was โseverely immunocompromisedโ
Texas officials have reported the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States.
E. Coli outbreak could be linked to romaine lettuce at Wendyโs; Michigan has 43 confirmed illnesses
Michigan health officials have confirmed 43 cases of E. coli O157 cases that match a multi-state outbreak strain.
Drinking? Showering? What to do during a boil water advisory
If your local health officials issue a boil water advisory, you should use bottled water or boil tap water. This is because a boil water advisory means your communityโs water has, or could have, germs that can make you sick.
Sunday Read: Why Michigan experts say monkeypox is next pandemic, but not next COVID
Two University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.
University of Michigan epidemiologists: โMonkeypox is the next pandemicโ but โnot the next COVIDโ
Two University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.