Authorities report at least a dozen attacks on health facilities and workers during Congo's Ebola outbreak.

There’s a type of food allergy you might not expect because it doesn’t come from foods like peanuts, dairy, wheat or soy -- it actually comes from tick bites.

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Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

Utah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager.

Canadian Wildfires have pushed hazardous air conditions towards Michigan, that smoke can carry partials dangerous for eye health.

The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead.

Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada.

Big U.S. restaurant chains don’t get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose again, state health officials reported on Friday, with more than 5,000 cases reported.

Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body.

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.

In Bangladesh, a simple pair of reading glasses is transforming the lives of garment workers like Ruma Aktar.

A smoky haze hovered over Ford Lake on Thursday, bringing an unusual calm to Ford Lake Park in Ypsilanti Township, a venue that should have been packed with spectators and competitors for Row Fest 2026.

A Tennessee death row inmate's sister has filed a complaint against a doctor involved in his failed execution.

Wildfire smoke poses significant health risks to pets, often impacting them more severely than humans.

Canadian Wildfire has pushed hazardous air quality towards Detroit, that smoke can be dangerous for eye health.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose again, state health officials reported on Thursday, with more than 4,300 cases reported.

The American Heart Association(AHA) warns smoke exposure from the Canadian wildfires heart problems or worsen existing ones.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol.

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Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the U.S. Midwest to the East Coast.

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone.

Planet Fitness will be opening their doors at over 115 locations for free for anyone with or without membership needing indoor exercise access amid unhealthy air quality alerts.

Much of modern life happens at what eye care professionals call “mid-range” distance -- the space between near and far vision, roughly arm’s length away -- and it’s where many people spend hours each day.

The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia.

The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through.

How can you stay safe when the air is bad and the heat can be deadly?

Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 3,762 cases since June 22, state health officials said Wednesday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops.

Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite, the illness attacks intestines, leading to severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, and nausea that can last for weeks.

The Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan rose slightly, state health officials reported on Wednesday, with more than 3,700 cases reported.

Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data.

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

Thousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.

A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms.

Health officials say a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing.

Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak is more than a “24-hour bug.”

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs.

Michigan health officials are urging residents to avoid bagged lettuce and salad mixes while investigators work to identify the source of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the state and more than 5,000 nationwide.

Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with 2026 already the nation's worst year for reported cases.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have jumped to more than 3,300 cases, state health officials reported on Tuesday.

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau.

The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has warned that most Ebola cases in eastern Congo come from unknown transmission chains.

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers.

Many people will experience a serious injury or medical condition at some point in their lives.

Michigan health officials are investigating a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened 2,640 people, with early evidence pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a possible source.

Voters in one of the most conservative U.S. states will decide whether to roll back the state's abortion ban.

Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week.

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have risen to 2,640, and state health officials are still working to identify the source of the outbreak.

Dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses.

Alpha-gal syndrome, sometimes called red meat allergy or tick bite meat allergy, can have an impact far beyond what’s on someone’s dinner plate.

British brothers Jordan and Cian Adams ran 33 marathons in 33 days on their mission to raise awareness of frontotemporal dementia or FTD.

The Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease amid the city’s latest outbreak.

A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak.

Fermented foods are trending, but experts say they are not all the same.

As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise rapidly in Michigan, state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have provided precautionary tips while the investigation into the direct cause of the parasitic illness is ongoing.

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma.

Health experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting more than 1,500 people.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have risen to more than 1,500 on Friday.

After Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities his agency would pursue.

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia.

Are you buying the right sunscreen? A dermatologist took Local 4 down the sunscreen aisle to reveal what really works and what doesn't.

The number of reported Cyclospora infections has climbed above 1,200, with dozens of people requiring hospitalization as health officials continue to investigate the source of the outbreak.

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

We’re about halfway through the 2026 summer and that means we still have a lot of storms -- and power outages -- to deal with.

Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient.

Over 1,200 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan as of Thursday, up more than 200 from Wednesday.

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government.

New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea.

Nearly 1,000 Michiganders have reported having cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water.

More than 700 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water, and health officials warn the worst may not be over.

There are easy strategies to truly reset and restore some peace, joy, and play back into your life.

How do we take care of ourselves when we are so busy working and taking o stress and exhaustion because we are taking care of everything and everyone else?

A new analysis of early rate filings shows that Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing another year of double-digit premium increases.

Healthcare workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are walking off their jobs to protest delays in their payments.

The parents of a Bucknell University football player who died after collapsing during the first day of training camp in 2024 say they appreciate that the Pennsylvania attorney general has brought criminal charges against the strength and conditioning coach who oversaw the session.

Thousands of people remain without power, leaving many to wonder what food can be salvaged and what was never meant to be refrigerated in the first place.

A parasite outbreak continues to rapidly rise in Michigan, with state health officials reporting more than 700 cases.

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma when he killed himself after a high-speed chase with police in November 2025.

When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January.

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.

As cases of a parasite outbreak continue to rise rapidly in Southeast Michigan, state health officials have issued additional recommendations to prevent foodborne illnesses.

A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor.

Authorities report that at least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo.

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care.

As Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park.

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.

Over 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported within a week in Southeast Michigan, and Michigan health officials are investigating.

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia.

Kids are out of school for the summer, and while they are busy having fun, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that what happened to them inside that classroom all year may matter more than we ever realized.

Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.

Even though we are sweating through a brutal heat wave, we normally love getting outside during the summer. And that always comes with an unwanted crowd — mosquitoes.

Irisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken.

Michigan health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis across the state after at least 170 cases were reported within days.