Health

A Genesee County judge is being honored by the American Red Cross after using CPR to save a tourist's life during a trip to New York City.

Michigan lawmakers want to phase out paraquat, a controversial weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease that has already been banned in more than 70 countries.

Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown from 170 to 700 cases in just days. See which counties are being hit the hardest and what health officials are saying.

Health officials in Monroe County are investigating a nasty parasite outbreak after multiple cases of cyclosporiasis were reported. The illness is often linked to contaminated food or water and can cause severe digestive symptoms.

As more Michigan families head to lakes and pools, water safety experts are sharing simple reminders that could prevent tragedy this summer.

Michigan now ranks as the worst state in America for bed bugs, with Warren ranked #1 and Flint landing in the top five. If you’re traveling this summer, you may want to be extra careful about what you bring home.

A new nurses strike is coming to Michigan as registered nurses at another Michigan hospital announce plans to walk off the job beginning July 3.

Michigan is wiping out more than $74 million in medical debt for nearly 72,000 residents. Thousands in Genesee County are included, and no application is required.

Hear inspiring stories from Hurley miracle families and learn how your donation helps provide lifesaving care for children throughout Mid-Michigan.

Michigan officials are taking precautions against the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that can infect animals and, in rare cases, humans.

Planet Fitness is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, giving teens ages 14 to 19 free access to the gym all summer long.

A Michigan startup is developing a guitar-based therapy program to help people with Parkinson’s improve motor skills and emotional health. The 12-week program is now being studied with Hope College.