Partha Nandi

(WXYZ) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new plan focused on psychiatric medications and what officials call overprescribing.

(WXYZ) — In today's Health Alert, a boil water advisory is in effect for parts of Oakland County after a major water main break.

(WXYZ) — In today's Health Alert, the hantavirus outbreak is causing concern for many families. Parents are wondering how to talk to their children without scaring them.

(WXYZ) — In today's Health Alert, the World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak a “public health emergency of international

State health officials are reminding residents to stay away from foam on lakes, rivers, and streams. Some foam can contain dangerous chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.”

(WXYZ) — In today's Health Alert, a Detroit-bound flight from Paris was diverted to Canada because a passenger from Congo boarded the plane during an Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

(WXYZ) — In today's Health Alert, a new blood test is now being added to the list of recommended screening options for colorectal cancer.

(WXYZ) — In today's Health Alert, popular GLP-1 medications used for diabetes and weight loss may do more than help control blood sugar and appetite.

(WXYZ) — Norovirus is sickening hikers in Southern California and showing up at high levels across much of the country.

(WXYZ) — In today's Health Alert, summer is a favorite time of year for vacations, cookouts, and time spent outdoors.