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A Michigan researcher is working on reversing the decline of a fungal disease has killed millions of bats across North America.
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The Kent County Health Department says it's turned up a mosquito in one of its traps carrying the rare Jamestown Canyon Virus.Over the past decade, the Kent County Health Department has been recording an uptick in mosquito borne viruses. Epidemiologists say increasing temperatures, milder winters and increased rainfall are causing mosquito populations to flourish.
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Some Michigan doctors say they have seen a rise in hospitalizations due to alcohol-related diseases during the pandemic.At Michigan Medicine, the number…
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There have been eight cases of West Nile Virus confirmed in Michigan so far this year. Of the eight cases, one resulted in death, and all but one of the…
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State wildlife officials said winter weather often causes large fish die offs in Michigan. Ice cover on lakes and streams reduces oxygen levels and…
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the country. And Michigan ranked 8th nationally in heart related deaths in 2016. More than 600,000…
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The Hepatitis A outbreak in Michigan has found its way to northern Michigan and public health officials are urging anyone who’s considered high risk to…
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Michigan isn’t adequately prepared to face a natural disaster, disease outbreak, or bioterrorism according to a new national health study.The report, from…
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Deer hunters will get a bonus firearm hunting season in a few counties next month. The extra hunting season was added to help control Bovine Tuberculosis…
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Five ruffed Grouse infected with West Nile Virus have been found four Michigan counties.The birds were harvested between August and October in Delta,…