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22nd Annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure

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The race is Saturday, May 18. Get involved in one of the most inspirational experiences in metro Detroit. More>>

Weight Loss Winner: St. Clair Shores woman loses 175 pounds

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It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight. More>>

Photo Gallery: Race for the Cure

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ACS: As many as 25% of cancer patients get clinically depressed

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Fighting cancer is a physical battle, but some patients struggle mentally, as well. As Fox 2's Deena Centofanti explains, sometimes depression and cancer can go hand in hand. More>>

Jolie admired for bravery in mastectomy revelation

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"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer. More>>

Henry Ford researcher says inherited BRCA mutations are rare

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"It's rare to have an inherited mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2. If you do inherit it, then your risk for breast cancer... could be as high as 87 percent," said Henry Ford Hospital researcher Dr. Maria Worsham. More>>

Weight Loss Winner: Pediatrician sheds almost 30 pounds by cutting calories

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When pediatrician Dr. Marcus DeGraw started to notice his own weight creeping up, he realized two things: How fast it can get out of control, and what it takes to turn it around. More>>

Wrigley changes its mind on caffeinated gum, at least for now

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Wrigley is already taking its brand new caffeinated gun off the market to give the FDA a chance to take a closer look at how risky minty, chewy pieces of caffeine can be. More>>

Mom battling melanoma at 31 believes the tanning bed is to blame

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Many people love to soak up the sun or bask in the glow of the tanning bed, but bronzed or burned skin can come at a deadly cost. A Downriver mom is learning about melanoma the hard way. More>>

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The Doctor is In: Breast Cancer
The Doctor is In: Breast Cancer
Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:50:20 GMT
Join Deena Centofanti on Wednesday at 9:00 a..m. as she is joined by Lisa Chism DNP, APRN, BC and cancer survivor Mo Meldrum, as they work to provide information about breast cancer.
Join Deena Centofanti on Wednesday at 9:00 a..m. as she is joined by Lisa Chism DNP, APRN, BC and cancer survivor Mo Meldrum, as they work to provide information about breast cancer.

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Gardner-White's Guide to Good Sleep
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Get information about hot get good sleep. You can also enter a contest to win a mattress.
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Beaumont Health System has free flu hotline
Beaumont Health System has free flu hotline
Updated: Thursday, January 10 2013 3:08 PM EST2013-01-10 20:08:37 GMT
Phones are ringing and questions being answered at Beaumont Health System's flu hotline center. Nurses are taking calls all about the flu, which is hitting Michigan hard and early this year.
Phones are ringing and questions being answered at Beaumont Health System's flu hotline center. Nurses are taking calls all about the flu, which is hitting Michigan hard and early this year.
Oakland County says flu shot clinics have been busy
Oakland County says flu shot clinics have been busy
Updated: Friday, January 11 2013 7:27 PM EST2013-01-12 00:27:10 GMT
We saw a steady stream of people coming to the Oakland County Health Division's clinics in Southfield and Pontiac on Friday to roll up their sleeves for flu shots. The health department says clinics have been packed.
We saw a steady stream of people coming to the Oakland County Health Division's clinics in Southfield and Pontiac on Friday to roll up their sleeves for flu shots. The health department says clinics have been packed.
Beaumont nurse on how the flu is spread
Beaumont nurse on how the flu is spread
Updated: Thursday, January 10 2013 4:41 PM EST2013-01-10 21:41:04 GMT
How is the flu virus actually spread? Fox 2's Deena Centofanti went to Beaumont Hospital where she asked nurse and prevention expert Julie Jordan.
How is the flu virus actually spread? Fox 2's Deena Centofanti went to Beaumont Hospital where she asked nurse and prevention expert Julie Jordan.
Providence ER doctor Steve McGraw on treating the flu
Providence ER doctor Steve McGraw on treating the flu
Updated: Thursday, January 10 2013 3:56 PM EST2013-01-10 20:56:41 GMT
Around metro Detroit, hospital emergency rooms are swamped with people suffering from flu-related symptoms. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti asked Providence Hospital ER doctor Steve McGraw about treating the flu.
Around metro Detroit, hospital emergency rooms are swamped with people suffering from flu-related symptoms. Fox 2's Deena Centofanti asked Providence Hospital ER doctor Steve McGraw about treating the flu.
This year the flu is hitting early and hard
This year the flu is hitting early and hard
Updated: Wednesday, January 9 2013 4:05 PM EST2013-01-09 21:05:03 GMT
No doubt about it, the flu is hitting early and hard. Michigan is one of the states with reported high influenza-like illness activity.
No doubt about it, the flu is hitting early and hard. Michigan is one of the states with reported high influenza-like illness activity. The CDC is reporting across the country we're seeing levels of flu activity that usually are peak levels much later in the season.
Lake Fenton High freshman dies from 'flu-like' symptoms
Lake Fenton High freshman dies from 'flu-like' symptoms
Updated: Wednesday, January 9 2013 4:04 PM EST2013-01-09 21:04:45 GMT
Lake Fenton High School freshman Joshua Polehna became ill over winter break and had to be hospitalized. Sadly, he died over the weekend from what is being described as flu-like symptoms.
Lake Fenton High School freshman Joshua Polehna became ill over winter break and had to be hospitalized. Sadly, he died over the weekend from what is being described as flu-like symptoms.

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Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
Cellphone use may reveal your dominant brain
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
Gene variations may explain weight gain among men, women
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Nearly half of high schoolers text while driving
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.
Obesity crisis may be fueling big jump in sleep apnea cases
Obesity crisis may be fueling big jump in sleep apnea cases
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.
Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier
Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier
Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.
Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.
Money motivates weight loss -- one step at a time
Money motivates weight loss -- one step at a time
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.
Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research.
Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids
Many parents texting, phoning while driving their kids
The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.
The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals.

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Deena Centofanti
Deena Centofanti
Deena is FOX 2's health reporter and co-anchors FOX 2 News Weekend and 'The Nine.'
Deena is FOX 2's health reporter and co-anchors FOX 2 News Weekend and 'The Nine.'

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Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands
Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.
The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.
WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough
WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough
The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.
The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.
Correction: New Virus story
Correction: New Virus story
Global health officials say a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS has apparently spread from patients to two health care workers in eastern Saudi Arabia.
In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported erroneously the location of the 20 deaths attributed to the virus. There have been...
Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy
Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy
As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.
As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.
Details of Jolie's breast treatment revealed
Details of Jolie's breast treatment revealed
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Doctors who treated Angelina Jolie are giving details of the operations the actress had to remove both breasts and reconstruct them with implants.
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Angelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer - strong evidence of an...
Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual
Shrinks, critics face off over psychiatric manual
There's a new version of the world's most widely used psychiatric manual, and it's already getting lots of criticism.
In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called...
Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos
Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos
Scientists have recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.
Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.
St. Louis doctor with cerebral palsy offers hope
St. Louis doctor with cerebral palsy offers hope
Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber.
Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber.
Study questions if bed rest prevents prematurity
Study questions if bed rest prevents prematurity
New research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies - bed rest - doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk.
New research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies - bed rest - doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk.

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