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"We appear to be in a beneficial period where the health sector is creating jobs the economy clearly needs, yet rates of increase in health spending and prices are still near historic lows," said Charles Roehrig, director of the Center for Sustainable Health Spending.
Synthetic Biologics Inc. (NYSE Amex: SYN), a developer of synthetic DNA-based therapeutics and medicines for serious illnesses, announced that patient enrollment has been completed in a Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Synthetic Biologics' proprietary oral formulation of estriol (Trimesta) for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Everist Genomics, a rapidly growing personalized medicine company, today announced the launch of the world's first comprehensive companion diagnostics and prognostics portfolio to improve early diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with colorectal cancer.
A University of Michigan cell biologist and his colleagues have identified a potential drug that speeds up trash removal from the cell's recycling center, the lysosome.
The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom changes at Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Advanced Photonix Inc. said Monday it had signed a value-added reseller agreement for its T-Gauge industrial terahertz gauging system with Waltham, Mass.-based Thermo Fisher Scientific for its line of Thermo Scientific Web and metal gauges.
Merit Network Inc. announced Wednesday the selection of Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems Inc. as Ethernet routing and switching hardware vendors for Merit's REACH-3MC broadband stimulus project.
A high school principal in Ann Arbor is warning parents and students about the dangers of something called the "cinnamon challenge."
NEW, Nonprofit Enterprsie at Work, Tuesday announced a grant of $50,000 from the DTE Energy Foundtaion through its LEAD Program, which focuses on "initiatives that improve the strength, stability, sustainability, and leadership of the nonprofit sector."
New business won by Michigan's technology-focused companies
The Ann Arbor-based customer experience analytics firm ForeSee Monday released a report that shows daily deal sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial increase awareness of a business, attract new customers, and encourage repeat business.
City Council member Sabre Brierre drew up a resolution which instructs the city attorney to back on efforts to shut down marijuana dispensaries.
Rubicon Genomics Inc. said Friday it had selected Plymouth-based Velesco Pharmaceutical Services to manufacture the TransPlex RNA amplification kits it will be supplying for breast cancer diagnostics manufactured by Agendia.
The University of Michigan Health System says a physician has been removed from duty after the family of a 19-year-old man reported he was hit by the doctor while getting treatment for a gunshot wound.
It's not a sport normally discussed at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, but their ballroom dancing team holds the top title in the country.
Fifty million years ago, India slammed into Eurasia, a collision that gave rise to the tallest landforms on the planet, the Himalaya Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. Now, a University of Michigan researcher has an idea when the upheaval will end.
The city of Ann Arbor recently launched a new data and information Web site for water resources within the City of Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor's XanEdu Publishing Inc., a provider of customizable course materials, and Irvington, N.Y.-based Flat World Knowledge, the largest publisher of expert-authored and peer-reviewed open college textbooks, announced today that they are partnering to offer a flexible way for educators to provide students with low-cost textbook and course pack alternatives.
Merit Network Inc. has reached an agreement with Iron Mountain-based CCI Systems to become a provider of MeritVoice.
New business won by Michigan's technology-focused industries
Staff Sergeant Ahmed Kousay Altaie was an Army interpreter who was born in Iraq, but resided in the Ann Arbor area.
Steve Thiry, a family physician with IHA Ann Arbor family medicine says if left unchecked, stress could pose a health risk.
Ann Arbor-based Molecular Imaging Inc. announced Friday that it has closed its Series A financing round, originally targeted for $8.5 million, at $9.9 million.
One in five households with children in poverty are surviving on the cash equivalent of a half gallon of milk per person per day in a given month.
The hot tub first was noticed Saturday, had visitors the next two days, but was gone Monday night.
Frigid cold temperatures will continue through the day Friday as the deep chill lingers across Michigan.
The Huron Township Police Department took a sixth-grader into custody while investigating a report of threats made to another student.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees."
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Frigid cold temperatures will continue through the day Friday as the deep chill lingers across Michigan.
The Huron Township Police Department took a sixth-grader into custody while investigating a report of threats made to another student.
Hundreds of Metro Detroit schools issued closing notices for Friday, Jan. 23, in response to the dangerously cold air.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
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.
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.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday that he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL and has his sights set on coaching.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
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.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals available for adoption at its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Eastland the cat and Milo the dog.
A massive winter storm is brewing across the eastern U.S., and metro Detroit is at the northern edge of the system. The Detroit Auto Show is in its final days. Other top stories.
Chiara Clayton from Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries explains the stepped-up resources that are available this week in response to the extreme cold in Metro Detroit.
The Covenant House team is trying to connect those who are homeless in Metro Detroit with resources and shelter information during the winter weather.
Happy Friday....Becoming partly cloudy later today as temps fall. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through Saturday morning with wind chill values dropping to between -15F and -25F. Confidence continues to rise in widespread accumulating snowfall for Sunday, including the potential for 3+ inches focused south of M-59. This will be a tight gradient storm with higher amounts possible Detroit south.