Michigan kids in mental health crisis sent out of state as facilities close
Eleanor Middlin was 15 when her family sent her to a Missouri boarding school, an 11-hour drive from…
Measles case confirmed in Monroe County — here’s a list of exposure sites
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. – Health officials have confirmed a measles case in Monroe County and are warning residents…
Experts warn of addictive potential of prediction market apps
(WXYZ) — Prediction markets are exploding online, allowing people to wager money on everything from elections to the…
Climbing stairs for exercise has its upside and its challenges
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom McGee began climbing stairs for exercise 20 years ago as part of an…
Iconic ’80s Songwriter, With 3 No. 1 Hits, Turns 70
Patrick Leonard, the legendary ’80s songwriter credited with writing countless pop hits, turns 70 years old today. Born…
St. Clair County public health gets ‘MAGA’ makeover, from fluoride to vaccines
St. Clair County, nestled between Lake St. Clair and Lake Huron and famous as the boyhood home of…
MSU student creates app that can predict sick days
A digital health coach is doing more than motivating users. The creator of the app Obeo says it…
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if deal isn’t reached
One of Michigan’s major hospital networks and one of its major health insurers are involved in a dispute…
Fishermen Spot White ‘Wolf’ On Icy River — Then Realize The Animal Is Stuck
Early last Sunday morning, two fishermen cruised the frigid Detroit River in a small motorboat. During their ride,…
The Retirement State Where Monthly Expenses Tend to Feel More Manageable
Michigan usually isn’t considered a top retirement state like Florida. Instead, the Great Lakes State is often associated…
Inbreeding Threatens Michigan’s Only Rattlesnake — What It Means for Conservation
The post Inbreeding Threatens Michigan’s Only Rattlesnake — What It Means for Conservation appeared first on A-Z Animals.…
Desperate for doctors: Michigan looks to expand who can provide care
Faced with severe worker shortages of doctors, dentists and other health care professionals, Michigan is considering filling the…