A heat wave can be dangerous for anyone, but some everyday prescription and over-the-counter medications can make it harder for the body to handle high heat, increasing the risk of dehydration, dizziness, fainting, and heat illness. Below are several medi... See more
Local 4’s Dr. Frank McGeorge has some handy first aid tips for 20 of the most common summer injuries. With these tips, you’ll know what to do, what not to do, and when to seek additional help. Recommended Videos Minor cuts & scrapes What to do - Rinse... See more
DETROIT – Cancer survival rates have improved dramatically in recent decades, giving patients more years, but also raising new challenges for doctors who must manage complications that emerge long after treatment ends. One of the most serious is when canc... See more
A new survey finds parenting stress is nearly universal, and many parents are now worried that their stress is making their children more anxious, too. The survey, from the Kids Mental Health Foundation, found that nearly half of parents of children under... See more
I’ll admit it: I’m one of the people who does use a Q-tip to clean my ears, particularly after a shower, but I also know how to do it safely because I’ve seen firsthand what can happen when someone jams a cotton swab too far in their ear. “Q-tips actually... See more
