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What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
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The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
The recalled SimplyProtein peanut bar is sold at Costco stores, and the recalled lot was distributed to Costco locations in nine different states.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday its initial strategy to boost and strengthen the management of the country's supply of infant formula.
Second Nature Brands of Madison Heights has recalled its Gluten-Free Reese's Pieces Brownie Brittle product because it may have undeclared wheat.
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
Drugmaker plans to roll out the drug, which it says can relieve migraine symptoms in 30 minutes, to pharmacies in July.
Xylazine is "increasingly present" in the nation's drug supply and has been found in overdose deaths from coast to coast.
On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration authorized what it says is the first at-home test that can tell users if they have the flu and/or COVID-19.
Proposed legislation in California would ban five common chemicals from all goods sold, distributed or made in the state.
Abbott closed its Sturgis facility last year due to a bacteria outbreak, creating a nationwide formula shortage.
The recall applies to more than 302,000 bottles of the drink.
The federal Food and Drug Administration's top food safety official resigned Wednesday, citing concerns about the agency's oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage.
It's the second time in just a few months that products made by the same drugmaker have been linked to dozens of child deaths.
Pivotal results on a variety of next generation approaches are expected soon, as a panel of FDA advisers is set to weigh the future of immunization against SARS-CoV-2.
Under current federal rules, men cannot donate blood if they have had sex with another man in the last three months.
The Food and Drug Administration warned that overdoses from xylazine mirror opioid overdoses, but may not be reversed by naloxone.
although health-care providers are not authorized to offer a medication abortion before a patient gets pregnant, some are doing so, a spokesperson for the US Food and Drug Administration told Politico.
The clip-on devices that use light to measure oxygen levels in the blood are getting a closer look from U.S. regulators after recent studies suggest they don't work as well for patients of color.
Dove, Nexxus and Suave are among recalled dry shampoo brands sold nationwide that may contain the human carcinogen.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorizations of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent vaccines to authorize their use as a single booster dose in younger age groups.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners about a common chemotherapy drug that is possibly killing dogs.
The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible as early as next week.
More than 200 million eggs distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in nine states have been recalled because of bacterial contamination.A notice posted on the Food & Drug Administration website Friday said the eggs shipped from a North Carolina farm may be tainted with salmonella. The bacteria can cause nausea, diarrhea and, in rare cases , death. Twenty-two illnesses have been reported.
The proposal would also require tanning bed users to sign consent forms acknowledging the risks of the radiation-emitting devices.
Amy Douglas was crowned winner and United International Elite Exceptional Ms. Classic, a moment she says made her feel like her favorite singer.
A man suffering from a mental health crisis shot three people, including a pregnant woman, at a Detroit gas station Monday night.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
A kitten is expected to be OK after it was rescued from a muffler in Howell.
Police in Hamtramck are investigating after a 3-year-old girl was fatally struck by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon in Hamtramck.
Police said a man broke into a home to attack his ex-girlfriend and was shot and killed by the woman's stepson in Orion Township Wednesday morning.
Amy Douglas was crowned winner and United International Elite Exceptional Ms. Classic, a moment she says made her feel like her favorite singer.
A man suffering from a mental health crisis shot three people, including a pregnant woman, at a Detroit gas station Monday night.
A 36-year-old man died after an equipment malfunction at a Michigan automotive manufacturing facility just days before the facility was scheduled to begin closing, officials said.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
The committee's Republican chairman subpoenaed U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle as Republicans ramp up efforts to investigate the assassination attempt.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Trinity Health's virtual nursing program uses teamwork and technology so bedside nurses can focus on what matters most: being there in person for patients.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Detroit Lions will induct Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during the 2024 season.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Yohan Ramírez had two consecutive errors in the ninth inning, paving the way for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday for their second straight comeback win over the NL West leaders.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
Dry through the weekend.
Amy Douglas, who is now an international pageant winner. CBS News Detroit first brought you the story in June about the Metro Detroit mother-daughter duo who both won their respective categories for the United International Queens Pageant for 2023-24. That victory secured their ticket to Atlanta where Amy took home the international title, being crowned winner and United International Elite Exceptional Ms. Classic. It's a moment she says made her feel like her favorite singer.
A man suffering from a mental health crisis shot three people, including a pregnant woman, at a Detroit gas station Monday night.
The World Health Organization is warning consumers about the rise in fake weight loss drugs. Dr. Suki Singh, a weight management director with Henry Ford Health, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss what people should know before inquiring about weight loss drugs.
Michigan has already seen both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during their 2024 presidential campaigns, and the state will see them again before the voters choose a winner. Campaign experts tell CBS News Detroit that the reason the state sees so much political activity is simple.