Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin are believed to be the first set of conjoined twins in Michigan to be successfully separated.
Author: Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press
17-year-old is first vape-injured patient in U.S. to undergo double lung transplant
The 17-year-old boy is believed to be the first person in the United States with vaping-related lung injury to receive a double lung transplant.
First double-lung transplant for vaping? Detroit doctors performed one, hospital says
Doctors at Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital have performed a double-lung transplant on a person with a vaping-related lung injury.
Michigan to fight deadly mosquito virus with aerial spraying
Aerial pesticides will be sprayed in 14 Michigan counties to kill mosquitoes, as officials try to combat the threat of Eastern equine encephalitis.
Deaths from mosquito-borne EEE virus prompt calls to cancel outdoor events in Michigan
Three Michigan residents have died from the rare mosquito-borne virus Eastern equine encephalitis, state health officials said.
Russia seeks prisoner exchange, but stops short of swap for Paul Whelan of Michigan
Russia called on the U.S. to free Konstantin Yaroshenko in exchange for Americans it has imprisoned. But accused Michigan spy Paul Whelan isn’t part of the deal.
Hotel manager’s Facebook offer: Need an abortion? Come to Michigan.
After several states passed new abortion laws, Shelley O’Brien offered any woman struggling with access a free place to stay and a ride to the clinic.
Aging baby boomers are about to push Alzheimer’s disease rates sky high
About5.8 million Americansnow have Alzheimer’s disease. That number will climb to at least 13.8 million by 2050,a 138%rise with a heavy toll.
Flu cases surge: Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared that flu activity from the2018-2019 seasonis climbing in the United States. Officials say it’s not too late to get vaccinated.