TROY — Data scientist Mark Trudeau and podiatrist Dr. Sadegh Arab have co-authored “There’s a Food for That,” a guide that provides information on some of the different foods that can assist with treating the top 100 diseases and conditions affecting Americans.

NOVI — A local fitness instructor has been credited with saving a man’s life after he suffered a heart attack while playing tennis at the Novi Athletic Club Oct. 18.

METRO DETROIT — While vaping was originally marketed to replace cigarettes and some teens say it helps them with stress, health officials say the opposite is true.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The opioid epidemic remains an ongoing concern, but now local residents will have a new weapon in their arsenal to stop deaths from drug overdoses.

SOUTHFIELD — On Aug. 5, Lawrence Technological University announced its new Healthcare Violence Reduction Center.

SOUTHFIELD — After more than 10 years of operations, the Lois and Milton Zussman Center, operated by Gesher Human Services, has moved to a new facility nearly double the size of the former location.

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University said it will use a $1.7 million federal grant to bridge the gap for rural areas’ access to health care.

NOVI — A heat wave nearly caused the cancellation of the annual Alzheimer’s disease Longest Day Walk June 20 at Rose Senior Living in Novi. However, thanks to the determination of Director of Life Enrichment Monique Furniss and her staff, the event was quickly rebranded to include a variety of indoor activities that gave residents and guests a better understanding of what it is like to have the disease.

METRO DETROIT — Nationally and locally, suicide is an issue that takes the lives of too many people of all ages.

TROY — Those helping combat pancreatic cancer will convene April 27 in Troy for the Purplestride Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer.

TROY — The Kiwanis Club of Troy is getting the word out about teen mental health and suicide prevention with a new financial aid program and its yearly fundraising event.

METRO DETROIT — Jumping into a pool or lake for a swim isn’t only fun, it offers many health benefits and is great for people of all ages.

SOUTHFIELD — The Kirk Gibson Foundation, in partnership with Yoga Moves MS, launched a new program March 6, “Yoga Moves Parkinson’s,” specially designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Gardner White, Henry Ford Health and the American Heart Association teamed up Feb. 22 to mark American Heart Month by offering hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator training sessions to the public for free at the Gardner White store on Hall Road in Shelby Township.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Suicide Awareness For Everyone, known as “SAFE,” is hosting a community conversation on Black youth mental health from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at The Hawk, located at 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road in Farmington Hills.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Ehlers-Danlos syndrome causes severe pain and takes a long time to diagnose.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Emagine Entertainment announced on Feb. 8 that they will be offering Dementia Friendly Screenings once a month at the Emagine Rochester Hills Theatre.

BIRMINGHAM — Shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan with his undergrad, Birmingham resident Erik Morganroth woke up and suddenly could not catch his breath. He decided to go to Beaumont Hospital for some tests.

EASTPOINTE — During the last week of 2023, the city of Eastpointe issued a public advisory for water customers after several homes in the area with known lead service lines were tested and were found to have high lead levels in their drinking water.

METRO DETROIT — Getting in shape and losing a few pounds are common New Year’s resolutions, and local gym owners and trainers are sharing people’s goals, what techniques are popular and what they think is most effective.