An 8-year-old polar bear named, Suka, has successfully given birth to two cubs, though one is being raised by humans after early health issues, the Detroit Zoo announced in a … Keep Reading…
As the sun rose above the horizon on the morning of Sept. 19, 2020, Canton teenager Mionna Johnson awoke, ready to write another chapter to her already remarkable life. An … Keep Reading…
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has been at the forefront of a lot of different kinds of surgery and medical treatment. One in particular is called piezoelectric sound conduction, which … Keep Reading…
With this year’s winter solstice comes more than just confirmation of our already-cold weather and ever-fleeting daylight: The rare “Christmas Star” will be visible for the first time in 800 … Keep Reading…
At a Canada-U.S. border crossing bridge, a falcon was spotted looking into a camera like it was on The Office. On Facebook, the Ambassador Bridge posted a hilarious photo of the falcon resting 350 … Keep Reading…
While the nation’s political anxiety has arguably never been higher, it may provide some respite to remember that regardless of the political climate, the natural world continues to carry on around us. Take, for example, … Keep Reading…
The Tigers will host free walk-up and drive-through flu-shot clinics Monday and Tuesday at Comerica Park. The Tigers are working in partnership with Meijer, which also will host the clinics … Keep Reading…
As the coronavirus pandemic has changed the standards for medical centers across the state, one Detroit clinic has gone mobile to help women with prenatal care. Using a converted ambulance truck, … Keep Reading…
Look at the Delta Aquarid meteor shower, which peaks Tuesday and Wednesday over Metro Detroit, as a dress rehearsal for what’s to come as you cast your eyes toward the … Keep Reading…
Their daughters are best friends but the bond between two metro Detroit moms is about to get even bigger. One needs a liver – and the other has learned she’s … Keep Reading…
Brian Peterson-Roest believes it’s going to take a whole lot of worker bees, both human and insect, to keep the Michigan honeybee population healthy. But he has reason to be … Keep Reading…
Volunteers will spread out across Detroit this summer to take the city’s temperature — literally. A citizen-led science project will use specially designed sensors to measure heat and humidity differences in … Keep Reading…
“Our analysis shows that using hydroxychloroquine helped saves lives,” said Steven Kalkanis, CEO, Henry Ford Medical Group and Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Henry Ford Health System. … Keep Reading…
“Papa Phil can, his kidneys can’t.” It is a social media campaign that could help save Phil Ross’ life. To quote their campaign “It’s life and Papa Phil just wants … Keep Reading…
Are you a Detroiter who likes science? Are you curious about what’s growing in your backyard, what’s in your water, and how climate change is impacting your neighborhood? Need something … Keep Reading…
The Blue Angels flyover in the Detroit area will happen late Tuesday morning to salute health care workers, first responders and other essential workers on the front lines of the … Keep Reading…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Street Medicine Detroit, a Wayne State University School of Medicine student-led organization committed to serving the unreached homeless population of Detroit, has built … Keep Reading…
It’s common to see people wearing face masks, but there’s a hidden irritant — right behind the ears. Many essential workers who have to wear the masks for endless hours … Keep Reading…
The Spirit of Detroit never says much but when it’s got a message for residents, you’ll know. Monday’s message is pretty obvious: protect yourself. Normally spotted wearing Michigan and Detroit-themed jerseys … Keep Reading…
The writer, a licensed clinical psychologist, has a practice in Berkley. She works with children, adolescents and adults and takes a holistic approach, working with all the aspects of one’s life. Cara Fenster, … Keep Reading…