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Samples of Beethoven's hair reveal he may have suffered from lead poisoning, which could explain some of the difficult physical maladies the composer suffered in his life.
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients approved here?
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Ukraine struggles to repel a Russian offensive along the northeastern border. President Biden is to announce new tariffs on Chinese imports. Gangs from China and Mexico flood U. S. with fentanyl.
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Two new studies show fentanyl smuggling has increased dramatically despite efforts to target the cartels and tighten border security.
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When Thorsten Siess was in graduate school, he came up with the idea for a heart device that's now been used in hundreds of thousands of patients around the world.
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At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages. American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.
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Complex patients who need long-term care are struggling to find care in skilled nursing facilities. Researchers say staffing shortages play a huge role.
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Two new reports show the fentanyl crisis isn't easing, as drug cartels continue to flood U.S. communities with the deadly illicit opioid often disguised as fake prescription pills.
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Both the Michigan Nurses Association and MyMichigan Medical Center Sault are not budging over their contract demands — even after 15 rounds of negotiation, the latest with a state and federal mediator present.
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Cheboygan students recently released their class pet — a juvenile lake sturgeon — into the Black River. WCMU's Teresa Homsi led a small team of student reporters from the middle school to cover the event.
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Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
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Nature's healing power is an immensely personal focus for Foster. He made his film after being burned out from long, grinding hours at work. After the release of the film, he suffered from insomnia.