The first rabies case of the year in Muskegon County is confirmed in a bat, and the health department advises on prevention and safe handling of potential exposures.

The recall over Listeria concerns in meat products has reached schools, with nearly 12 million pounds affected. BrucePac products produced from May 31 to Oct 8 are involved, and no illnesses have been reported yet.

Delta Air Lines stopped serving hot meals on flights from Detroit due to a food safety issue found during an FDA inspection at their Detroit facility.

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect in Oxford Village after a control panel malfunction caused a water pressure drop, which may lead to bacterial contamination. Residents must boil or use bottled water until further notice.

Hammond's Candies recalls Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones in 39 states due to undeclared milk, after a consumer allergic reaction prompted the action.

Detroit launches a new 'Dining with Confidence' ordinance, enforcing restaurants to display color-coded placards denoting their food safety compliance.

Michigan's Children's Hospital began treating a local teen with Zynteglo gene therapy for beta thalassemia, potentially reducing the need for frequent blood transfusions.

A 68-year-old Michigan woman successfully received a bone marrow transplant from a deceased donor, a first known case that could help patients with blood diseases, especially those from minority groups with fewer living donor matches.

The first human case of West Nile Virus this season in Kent County was confirmed, with the patient hospitalized. Officials urge preventive measures against mosquitoes.

Detroit ranks as the third worst U.S. city for asthma, largely due to climate change, pollution, and socioeconomic factors impacting health care affordability.

Mosquitos and animals in Van Buren and Cass counties have tested positive for EEE and WNV, prompting public health warnings and advisories for prevention.

Eggs from Michigan have been linked to a multi-state salmonella outbreak, leading to 65 illnesses and 24 hospitalizations. The CDC traced the source to Milo's Poultry Farms, which issued a recall.

Michigan's wildlife authorities are tracking EHD in deer, with over 100 cases reported, as conditions favor midge spread, potentially leading to a significant outbreak.