Health Ins. Companies To Cover Cost Of 'The Pill' For Female Subscribers In 2012
In August of 2012, health insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of birth control pills for their female subscribers without co-pays or deductibles.
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In August of 2012, health insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of birth control pills for their female subscribers without co-pays or deductibles.
In one week, the first medical school to open in Michigan since 1964 will begin classes. It's the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
It's a summer rite of passage for many - standing in line to be scared beyond your wildest dreams. But why exactly do some people love roller coasters?
A Wayne County judge has upheld a Livonia zoning ordinance that prohibits medical marijuana businesses.
Doctors are reminding adults to make sure they are up to date on their tetanus shots after the State Health Department reported three recent cases of the disease.
Engineering researchers at the University of Michigan and three other universities are embarking on a four-year project to design a prosthetic arm that amputees can control directly with their brains and that will allow them to feel what they touch.
A new University of Michigan study suggests women with post-traumatic stress disorder are likely to have smaller babies and deliver prematurely.
A bat found dead in the bedroom of an Ann Arbor apartment complex has tested positive for rabies.
Temperatures have reached into the 90's again Saturday, giving metro Detroiters the 7th straight day in the 90's.
The excessive heat is taking its toll on Michigan blood supplies, as well as preventing donors from giving.
There's more evidence that the benefits of keeping fit extend far beyond just the physical.
Authorities say a heat wave that pushed temperatures to 100 degrees throughout Michigan has contributed to the deaths of at least three people.
Think about this: It might be time to swap out that daily bagel.
While studying concussions in a high school football team, researchers for the first time have captured in real time the impact of an 18-year-old player who broke his neck during a head-down tackle.
Do you find yourself a little irritated this week? It's probably the heat.
Detroit officials held an emergency news conference on Saturday afternoon after a pipe burst put an elevator in a 15-story apartment building, filled with mostly senior citizens, out of service.
The Milford Independent Cinema in Milford, Michigan, said Saturday that it will keep its doors open after announcing plans earlier this month to permanently close.
The Livonia Police Department on Friday said it is updating its policy on how its officers interact with federal immigration agents.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a 5-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool at an athletic club in Independence Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
A Detroit judge and three other Detroit residents are facing federal charges, accused of embezzling $273,000 from vulnerable adults.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Country artist Luke Bryan is scheduled to perform at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on July 11.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
The Livonia Police Department on Friday said it is updating its policy on how its officers interact with federal immigration agents.
"I was there. I saw everything," Jose Huerta Chuma, who remains in hiding, told CBS News.
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.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Anton Forsberg made 26 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings 3-1 on Tuesday night as Detroit winger Patrick Kane moved into a tie with Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring American-born players in NHL history.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Clouds return overnight with light snow to follow
Americans in the Southeast region of the U.S. were being hit with heavy snowfall on Saturday. At the same time, millions of Americans were still digging out from last week's storm. Skyler Henry looks at what areas will see the most snow.
An elevator at a high-rise apartment building in Detroit is out of service after a pipe burst. Julia Avant spoke with residents who say there have been previous issues at the complex.
Detroit officials are aiming to make sure every company, regardless of size, can be included in the construction projects the city has going on. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega shows one man who is using this opportunity to build his dream.
Residents in the area of Anita and Beaconsfield streets in Harper Woods may be impacted by a water main break that city officials reported Saturday. Crews are scheduled to repair it on Sunday morning.