Michigan officials report lowest infant mortality rates in state history

Michigan is recording its lowest infant mortality in history, with a combination of health initiatives credited for pushing up survival rates.

• Jun 20, 2025

AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages

A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.

• Jun 18, 2025

CDC urges summer camps to check for measles immunity, as U.S. nears record

The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.

• Jun 13, 2025

Metro Detroit mother says March of Dimes was "a lifeline" after son's birth

Kimara Mayberry says her experience with March of Dimes inspired her to become a lifelong advocate.

• Jun 12, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announces additional layoffs, job cuts

Hundreds of open and filled positions have been eliminated at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the company says.

• Jun 12, 2025

RFK Jr. removes every member of CDC vaccine advisory committee

The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.

• Jun 10, 2025

Man breaks world cycling record in effort to raise money for MS research

Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.

• Jun 9, 2025

Michigan opioid overdose deaths projected to drop for third straight year

Data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows a 34% reduction in overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024.

• Jun 8, 2025

Measles exposure site confirmed in Oakland County, officials say

The Oakland County Health Division warns the public of a measles exposure site confirmed in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

• Jun 6, 2025

BowFlex adjustable dumbbells recalled after dislodging injuries

Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.

• Jun 9, 2025

Air quality alerts issued for all of Southeast Michigan through Friday

Dangerously unhealthy air quality for all of Michigan, including Southeast Michigan, into Friday.

• Jun 6, 2025

Emergency room visits for nitrous oxide misuse surge 757% in Michigan

Michigan health officials report a dramatic increase in emergency incidents relating to the recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas."

• Jun 5, 2025

Drug overdose deaths down 25% in Washtenaw County, health officials say

This report comes as Washtenaw County also reaches a nine year low in opioid related overdose deaths.

• Jun 4, 2025

Whitmer says nearly 1.5 million Michiganders at risk of threatened federal budget cuts to SNAP, Medicaid

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer claims the federal budget plan currently moving through Congress will cost Michiganders $900 million in benefit cuts.

• Jun 4, 2025

Westland to bill nursing homes, assisted living centers for non-emergency calls

Westland will bill nursing homes and assisted living centers for lift assistance and "non-emergency" medic calls.

• Jun 4, 2025

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