Keenan Smith

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Keenan Smith

(WXYZ) — The news of former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis may be seen as a wake-up call for many people. On Tuesday, his office said his last known prostate screening was in 2014 and he hadn't been diagnosed with the disease before last week. This highlights the importance of screenings and early detection. When it comes to cancer, early detection saves lives, but when should you get screened, and for what? It all starts in your 20s and 30s.

1 month ago | fox17online.com | Keenan Smith

SOUTHGATE, Mich. (WXYZ) — May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month — and it’s a reminder that what you don’t know, or don’t see, could hurt you. Watch Keenan's report in the video player below 'The key is keeping after these things': Health tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month 77 years old Southgate man John Szymanski is no stranger to the word “cancer.” "That's a devastating six-letter word," Szymanski said. He’s heard it more times than he’d like.

1 month ago | wxyz.com | Keenan Smith

SOUTHGATE, Mich. (WXYZ) — May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month — and it’s a reminder that what you don’t know, or don’t see, could hurt you. Watch Keenan's report in the video player below 'The key is keeping after these things': Health tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month 77 years old Southgate man John Szymanski is no stranger to the word “cancer.” "That's a devastating six-letter word," Szymanski said. He’s heard it more times than he’d like.

2 months ago | fox17online.com | Keenan Smith

(WXYZ) — From shifting priorities to medical breakthroughs, the landscape of fertility is changing. But doctors say your biology still plays by the old rules. Nationwide, more women are waiting longer to have children – often because they’re pursuing education, furthering their careers, or searching for the right partner. According to the CDC -- general fertility rates in America fell 23% between 1990 and 2023. The biggest decrease was in women under 30.

2 months ago | wxyz.com | Keenan Smith

(WXYZ) — From shifting priorities to medical breakthroughs, the landscape of fertility is changing. But doctors say your biology still plays by the old rules. Nationwide, more women are waiting longer to have children – often because they’re pursuing education, furthering their careers, or searching for the right partner. According to the CDC -- general fertility rates in America fell 23% between 1990 and 2023. The biggest decrease was in women under 30.