Food poisoning leads to Michigan boy's organ failure

What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.

• Feb 16

Rx Kids provides cash directly to new and expecting mothers in Detroit

Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.

• Feb 9

Michigan bill proposes 32% tax on internet-enabled devices purchased for minors

Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.

• Jan 30

Nonprofit Common Ground ends adult crisis services amid funding dispute

The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.

• Jan 29

Oakland County officials report Legionella bacteria at 2 more buildings

Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.

• Jan 28

How winter weather can impact number of babies being born

When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.

• Jan 26

Planned Parenthood of Michigan starting to provide vasectomy services

Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.

• Jan 22

Health experts speak on how to protect yourself from frostbite

At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.

• Jan 21

Oakland County to form water safety committee after Legionella detections

Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.

• Jan 17

Funding cut reversal leaves mental health and addiction treatment programs in flux

While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.

• Jan 16

Michigan political leaders react to 3-year Affordable Care Act extension

The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.

• Jan 8

Cases of flu-like symptoms in Michigan rated at "very high" by CDC

Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.

• Jan 8

Michigan health officials sidestep CDC's revised recommended vaccine list

The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.

• Jan 8

Michigan Rx Kids, which provides cash to new mothers, expanding to Detroit

Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.

• Jan 5

Novo Nordisk debuts Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S.

FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.

• Jan 5

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