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Free hotline provides breast cancer answers on risk, support, assistance, treatment and more
Read full article: Free hotline provides breast cancer answers on risk, support, assistance, treatment and moreThe Susan G. Komen Breast Care Helpline provides information about breast health, breast cancer, local and national resources and information about clinical trials.
Michigan program offers breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income women
Read full article: Michigan program offers breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income womenThe Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP) provides low-income women access to breast and cervical cancer screening services and follow-up care if needed.
Aidan Hutchinson injury: Doctor breaks down recovery timeline, hurdles, long-term implications
Read full article: Aidan Hutchinson injury: Doctor breaks down recovery timeline, hurdles, long-term implicationsA doctor breaks down the Aidan Hutchinson injury, including his likely timeline, recovery hurdles, and potential long-term implications.
Breast cancer screening: beyond the mammogram
Read full article: Breast cancer screening: beyond the mammogramDr. Frank McGeorge talked with the Director of Breast Imaging at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit about ways to screen for breast cancer beyond mammograms and the importance of every woman getting a basic breast cancer risk assessment.
Here are 4 top things to know ahead of Lions playoff game in downtown Detroit
Read full article: Here are 4 top things to know ahead of Lions playoff game in downtown DetroitIf you are heading downtown this weekend for the Detroit Lions playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there are four top things you should know before heading into Ford Field.
Shop with the Doc: Here’s what you should buy regarding constipation, bandaids
Read full article: Shop with the Doc: Here’s what you should buy regarding constipation, bandaidsTwo aisles in the pharmacy department that get a lot of traffic have Dr. Frank McGeorge teaming up with Help Me Hank for a brand new edition of "Shop with the Doctor."
Morning 4: Cedar Point parent company merging with Six Flags to create amusement powerhouse -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Cedar Point parent company merging with Six Flags to create amusement powerhouse -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Here’s what to do if you encounter poison plants in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Here’s what to do if you encounter poison plants in Metro DetroitMost Metro Detroiter's yards are brimming with greenery. But not everything green is good, as poison ivy and other irritating plants are also popping up, and they can cause serious problems.
Morning 4: ‘Reckless’ pickup truck driver crashes into back of car stopped in I-94 traffic -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: ‘Reckless’ pickup truck driver crashes into back of car stopped in I-94 traffic -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan’s chief medical executive discusses all things flu, RSV, common cold, and COVID-19
Read full article: Michigan’s chief medical executive discusses all things flu, RSV, common cold, and COVID-19COVID levels across Michigan have been at low to medium levels for a while now, giving more opportunities for in-person interactions with state health officials.
RSV spike causing concerns as pediatric hospital beds are filling up in Metro Detroit
Read full article: RSV spike causing concerns as pediatric hospital beds are filling up in Metro DetroitFor some time now, there have been national-level warnings about increasingly severe respiratory ailments like RSV in kids, but Michigan had not been part of the warning.
What to know about expired at-home COVID test
Read full article: What to know about expired at-home COVID testIf you got any free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government or through your insurance, there’s a good chance they’ve been sitting on your shelf for a while, as many of those tests have expired or will be soon.
Port Huron child recovers after rare hepatitis diagnosis; 1 of 3 cases in Michigan
Read full article: Port Huron child recovers after rare hepatitis diagnosis; 1 of 3 cases in MichiganA St. Clair County 11-month-old is one of three Michigan children included in the CDC’s acute hepatitis investigation. It’s that mysterious liver disease in children first identified in the U.K. and is now found in children across Europe and the U.S.
Full interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci shares what he’s learned throughout the COVID pandemic
Read full article: Full interview: Dr. Anthony Fauci shares what he’s learned throughout the COVID pandemicBefore Dr. Anthony Fauci delivered the commencement address to the University of Michigan class of 2020 and 2021, he sat down with Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge.
Dr. Frank McGeorge Meets Dr. Anthony Fauci
Read full article: Dr. Frank McGeorge Meets Dr. Anthony FauciHe became the face of our country’s battle against COVID-19 and is now arguably one of the most recognizable doctors in the world. Now Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the President of the United States, sits down with Local 4′s own Dr. Frank McGeorge for a revealing conversation.
Should you be taking an aspirin daily? Study shows risk may outweigh benefits
Read full article: Should you be taking an aspirin daily? Study shows risk may outweigh benefitsFor years older people have been taking an aspirin a day to prevent them from having a heart attack or stroke -- but now that conventional wisdom is being called into question.
Inside the Michigan lab where researchers identify, track COVID variants
Read full article: Inside the Michigan lab where researchers identify, track COVID variantsSince the pandemic’s start, the MDHHS lab has sequenced 26,300 COVID samples. Tracking and identifying them has become a crucial tool to protect the public.
Unraveling the genetic mysteries of COVID-19
Read full article: Unraveling the genetic mysteries of COVID-19Do you ever wonder how they know WHICH variant of COVID-19 is spreading and where? Well, if there IS a new strain of the Coronavirus spreading in Michigan, the State Lab in Lansing will likely be the first place to spot it.
Children face higher risk of developing mental health issues after concussion
Read full article: Children face higher risk of developing mental health issues after concussionBetween one and two million children will receive a concussion each year in the United States during sports and other recreational activities.
Do I need a 4th dose of the COVID vaccine? Are variants before omicron still spreading?
Read full article: Do I need a 4th dose of the COVID vaccine? Are variants before omicron still spreading?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Nightside Report Feb. 7, 2022: Family says loved one believed to be missing died in hospital; Neurosurgeon urgently needs liver transplant
Read full article: Nightside Report Feb. 7, 2022: Family says loved one believed to be missing died in hospital; Neurosurgeon urgently needs liver transplantHere are tonight's top stories.
What happens if the at-home COVID test you get in the mail is frozen? Will it still work?
Read full article: What happens if the at-home COVID test you get in the mail is frozen? Will it still work?Some households in Metro Detroit have started receiving the government’s four free COVID-19 tests being sent out to those who ordered them.
Nightside Report Jan. 26, 2022: Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes tax cuts in speech, Hospital patient without COVID shot denied heart transplant
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 26, 2022: Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes tax cuts in speech, Hospital patient without COVID shot denied heart transplantHere are tonight's top stories.
Do masks still help if you have a beard? How long is the COVID booster shot effective?
Read full article: Do masks still help if you have a beard? How long is the COVID booster shot effective?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
FDA halts use of monoclonal antibodies that don’t work against omicron variant
Read full article: FDA halts use of monoclonal antibodies that don’t work against omicron variantTreatments for people who have become infected with COVID are also being touted by officials as another way for us to reduce the toll COVID-19 is exacting.
Monitoring COVID: Henry Ford Health System ‘starting’ to see trend of decreased hospitalization
Read full article: Monitoring COVID: Henry Ford Health System ‘starting’ to see trend of decreased hospitalizationThe Henry Ford Health System also held a press briefing on some hopeful signs in their system.
Nightside Report Jan. 17, 2022: Are there over-the-counter drugs that help fight COVID? entire block looks like frozen pond after water main breaks on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 17, 2022: Are there over-the-counter drugs that help fight COVID? entire block looks like frozen pond after water main breaks on Detroit’s west sideHere are tonight's top stories.
Get Caught Up: Answers to commonly asked COVID questions; major Michigan hospital system officials discuss omicron surge status
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Answers to commonly asked COVID questions; major Michigan hospital system officials discuss omicron surge statusOur Dr. Frank McGeorge, MD, has been answering questions about COVID-19, the vaccines and masks since this pandemic started.
Nightside Report Jan. 14, 2022: Will the booster vaccine make me test positive for COVID?; Search for Brendan Santo nears 3 months
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 14, 2022: Will the booster vaccine make me test positive for COVID?; Search for Brendan Santo nears 3 monthsHere are tonight's top stories.
Will the booster vaccine make me test positive for COVID? When can you get vaccinated after receiving monoclonal antibodies?
Read full article: Will the booster vaccine make me test positive for COVID? When can you get vaccinated after receiving monoclonal antibodies?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Nightside Report Jan. 13, 2022: Local 4′s Kila Peeples suddenly developed food allergies, shares story to warn others; Should you swab throat and nose for more accurate COVID test?
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 13, 2022: Local 4′s Kila Peeples suddenly developed food allergies, shares story to warn others; Should you swab throat and nose for more accurate COVID test?Here are tonight's top stories.
Should you swab your throat and nose for a more accurate COVID test result? How helpful is a HEPA filter?
Read full article: Should you swab your throat and nose for a more accurate COVID test result? How helpful is a HEPA filter?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Nightside Report Jan. 12, 2022: Do you need a better mask to better protect yourself from COVID omicron variant?; MSP pledges change after study finds racial disparities in traffic stops
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 12, 2022: Do you need a better mask to better protect yourself from COVID omicron variant?; MSP pledges change after study finds racial disparities in traffic stopsHere are tonight's top stories.
Do you need a better mask to better protect yourself from COVID omicron variant?
Read full article: Do you need a better mask to better protect yourself from COVID omicron variant?With the increased ability for the omicron variant to spread, many people are wondering if it’s time to up their mask game.
Michiganders search for COVID tests as case numbers continue surging across state
Read full article: Michiganders search for COVID tests as case numbers continue surging across stateMichigan reported 40,692 new COVID cases over the past two days, a new record. The state is also reporting 259 new deaths.
Morning Briefing Jan. 6, 2022: 14 Michigan men charged in deadly Capitol siege; Michigan health official’s insight on COVID surge
Read full article: Morning Briefing Jan. 6, 2022: 14 Michigan men charged in deadly Capitol siege; Michigan health official’s insight on COVID surgeHere are this morning's top stories.
Nightside Report Jan. 5, 2022: Amazon driver carjacked in Detroit, chief medical officer shares insight as COVID omicron variant surges
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 5, 2022: Amazon driver carjacked in Detroit, chief medical officer shares insight as COVID omicron variant surgesHere are tonight's top stories.
What you need to understand about the CDC’s COVID isolation guidelines
Read full article: What you need to understand about the CDC’s COVID isolation guidelinesThe CDC is still struggling to clarify its change in the recommended isolation period for people who test positive for COVID but are asymptomatic.
Michigan’s chief medical officer shares insight as COVID omicron variant surges
Read full article: Michigan’s chief medical officer shares insight as COVID omicron variant surgesLocal 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge spent some time on Wednesday talking with Michigan’s chief medical officer, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian to get her take on the trends being seen in Michigan and across the nation.
Michigan breaks record with 25,858 new COVID cases over 2 days
Read full article: Michigan breaks record with 25,858 new COVID cases over 2 daysThere are staggering COVID numbers across the United States, including here at home where the state is reporting its highest daily number of cases since the start of the pandemic.
Mental health is critical for Michiganders that are looking to overcome negative feelings
Read full article: Mental health is critical for Michiganders that are looking to overcome negative feelingsMany people report that their stress and anxiety levels rise this time of year. So local mental health expert Dr. Jennifer Peltzer Jones from Henry Ford Emergency Behavioral Services is here to help circumvent that frame of mind with tips that can help change your way of thinking.
Nightside Report Dec. 22, 2021: Oxford schools superintendent Tim Throne discusses shooting; Is it safe to be vaccinated while symptomatic?
Read full article: Nightside Report Dec. 22, 2021: Oxford schools superintendent Tim Throne discusses shooting; Is it safe to be vaccinated while symptomatic?Here are tonight's top stories.
Can you get tested to determine resistance to COVID? Can you get 2 variants at once?
Read full article: Can you get tested to determine resistance to COVID? Can you get 2 variants at once?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
COVID questions and answers: Is it safe to be vaccinated while symptomatic?
Read full article: COVID questions and answers: Is it safe to be vaccinated while symptomatic?With so many people becoming infected with COVID-19 right now, ClickOnDetroit readers and WDIV Local 4 viewers are asking when is the best time to get vaccinated after you have recovered?
Should you get a booster shot if you had a COVID breakthrough case? Will home tests detect variants?
Read full article: Should you get a booster shot if you had a COVID breakthrough case? Will home tests detect variants?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Can you get COVID twice? Can vaccinated person get booster dose if there are people infected at home?
Read full article: Can you get COVID twice? Can vaccinated person get booster dose if there are people infected at home?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Nightside Report Dec. 7, 2021: A look inside the manhunt for the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter; How does getting vaccinated protect others?
Read full article: Nightside Report Dec. 7, 2021: A look inside the manhunt for the parents of the suspected Oxford High School shooter; How does getting vaccinated protect others?Here are tonight's top stories.
Should I get a COVID booster now or wait? How does getting vaccinated protect others?
Read full article: Should I get a COVID booster now or wait? How does getting vaccinated protect others?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Experts weigh in on response to Oxford High School shooting that left 3 dead, others injured
Read full article: Experts weigh in on response to Oxford High School shooting that left 3 dead, others injuredAt least three people have been killed and eight others were injured, including a teacher, at Oxford High School.
Nightside Report Nov. 22, 2021: What you need to know about exploding glass oven doors; COVID breakthrough cases after boosters?
Read full article: Nightside Report Nov. 22, 2021: What you need to know about exploding glass oven doors; COVID breakthrough cases after boosters?Here are tonight's top stories.
Can an infected deer transmit COVID to humans? Should people get tested before Thanksgiving gatherings?
Read full article: Can an infected deer transmit COVID to humans? Should people get tested before Thanksgiving gatherings?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Why is COVID so bad in Michigan right now?
Read full article: Why is COVID so bad in Michigan right now?Michigan’s fourth wave has reached a new height. Our 7-day moving new case average is now 7,353 -- the highest we’ve recorded for the entire pandemic. But why? Why is Michigan experiencing this large and extended surge now?
Nightside Report Nov. 11, 2021: What you need to understand about Michigan’s COVID breakthrough rate; The untold story of a hero who gave his life for others
Read full article: Nightside Report Nov. 11, 2021: What you need to understand about Michigan’s COVID breakthrough rate; The untold story of a hero who gave his life for othersHere are tonight's top stories.
What you need to understand about Michigan’s COVID breakthrough rate
Read full article: What you need to understand about Michigan’s COVID breakthrough rateMichigan is nearing its original goal of getting 70% of residents 16 and older vaccinated against COVID -- but case counts are still climbing across the state.
Morning Briefing Nov. 10, 2021: Northern Michigan health system shifts to ‘red’ pandemic response stage, high-speed chase in Metro Detroit ends in 2 arrests
Read full article: Morning Briefing Nov. 10, 2021: Northern Michigan health system shifts to ‘red’ pandemic response stage, high-speed chase in Metro Detroit ends in 2 arrestsHere are this morning's top stories.
Can I get the COVID booster dose if I am pregnant? Who is considered immunocompromised?
Read full article: Can I get the COVID booster dose if I am pregnant? Who is considered immunocompromised?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Will getting a booster shot make me test positive for COVID? How long does immunity last?
Read full article: Will getting a booster shot make me test positive for COVID? How long does immunity last?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Morning Briefing Oct. 27, 2021: Detroit police declare barricaded situation at home with wanted suspects inside, Michigan voters urged to return absent voter ballots via drop box
Read full article: Morning Briefing Oct. 27, 2021: Detroit police declare barricaded situation at home with wanted suspects inside, Michigan voters urged to return absent voter ballots via drop boxHere are this morning's top stories.
Counting steps: Do you really need 10,000 steps every day?
Read full article: Counting steps: Do you really need 10,000 steps every day?Activity trackers seem to promote 10,000 steps per day as the golden standard -- but what is the science behind this number? And does this goal suit everyone? Dr. Frank McGeorge says: not really.