Michigan Says Autism And Arthritis Now Treatable By Medical Marijuana
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
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Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
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Tarik El-Abour is not a Major League Baseball player yet, but his signing by the Kansas City Royals marks a historic first for the national pastime.
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A state official has rejected a recommendation to add severe autism to the list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana in Michigan.
Michigan would become the first state to allow medical marijuana for children with severe autism if a senior official follows the recommendation made Friday by an advisory panel.
Supporters say oil extracted from marijuana has been effective in controlling severe physical behavior by kids with autism.
The panel's job is to make a recommendation in favor or against adding autism to the list of conditions, such as cancer, glaucoma, HIV and hepatitis C.
Authorities say a father killed his 20-year-old autistic son before taking his own life because he apparently didn't want to burden the family.
"I know parents who are desperate. They're missing out on something that could enhance their child's life."
There's been concern for some parents that vaccines cause autism. Now new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) may ease the mind of parents when it comes to vaccines.
Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday plans to sign mid-budget year bills to finalize a plan to tackle Michigan's projected $412 million shortfall in two primary funds that receive about $21 billion annually in tax revenue.
With the potential to affect thousands, the recent outbreak of measles in the U.S. has placed a spotlight on a debate that's raged for years.
Snyder has signed legislation to take $5.5 million from a state autism fund and redirect it to autism programs at universities and for autism-related family assistance services.
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A video that appeared on social media is raising some questions about how Royal Oak Police handled an unruly student.
Kelli Stapleton and the teen were found unconscious in the family's van in Benzie County.
A co-worker of Kadia Konate-Dennard recorded her using a broom handle and extension cord to hit Vera Gossett, who has autism.
The parents of a Michigan elementary school student who was videotaped while stuck in a classroom chair "have no recourse" but to sue, says their attorney.
The seventh annual Living with Autism Expo was all about helping people on the spectrum reach their full potential.
A hockey hall of famer is doing his part in the the fight against autism.
The foundation of hockey Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay is donating $1 million to a center in Michigan to help children with autism and their families.
The Microsoft store at Somerset North in Troy will host a series of events on autism in April in partnership with InSilico, a company founded by West Bloomfield Township resident Calvin Gee that produces software to help children with autism.
The charges stem from a pair of posts that James Donald Vance Jr. is alleged to have made on the social media platform Bluesky
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
One of the victims in this case was a 13-year-old girl living in Ohio. The other was a 13-year-old in foster care.
California Sen. Alex Padilla was removed during Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's speech.
About $160,000 was invested into cryptocurrency transactions before a Michigan man concluded he was the victim of a scam.
Three people abandoned a vehicle in Detroit during a Michigan State Police helicopter and road patrol pursuit.
Hundreds of open and filled positions have been eliminated at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the company says.
The charges stem from a pair of posts that James Donald Vance Jr. is alleged to have made on the social media platform Bluesky
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
One of the victims in this case was a 13-year-old girl living in Ohio. The other was a 13-year-old in foster care.
General Motors announced on Tuesday a $4 billion investment over the next two years in three U.S. manufacturing plants, one of which is located in Michigan.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $48, around $9 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
The three-day event runs May 30 through June 1 and is highlighted by the 35th running of the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix.
A parking lot in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is full of Tesla vehicles, leaving many wondering why they are parked there.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
A JetBlue flight landing at Logan Airport in Boston from Chicago rolled off the runway and on to the grass Thursday morning.
LendingTree analysis breaks down where around the U.S. people tend to leave the biggest tips.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Eight years after President Donald Trump's first travel ban largely targeted majority-Muslim countries, many Arab Americans say his new ban is motivated by bias.
The House is expected to vote Thursday on White House's rescission package to claw back funding for NPR, PBS, foreign aid.
Hundreds of open and filled positions have been eliminated at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the company says.
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.
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.
Data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows a 34% reduction in overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024.
The Oakland County Health Division warns the public of a measles exposure site confirmed in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer during a seven-run eighth inning and the Baltimore Orioles pulled away to a 10-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Amplifiers, also known as the Detroit Amps, start their basketball season June 14.
The NBA is going back to Mexico City next season, with the Mavericks and Pistons set to play a regular-season game there on Nov. 1.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
Over 1,500 leaders from all corners of the state gathered at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's a tale of two historic buildings in Metro Detroit finding new life as leaders involved talk about changes at Michigan Central Station and the Dearborn Inn.
Michigan put the world on wheels, and with its manufacturing prowess, has also dominated the defense industry.
The Motor City will be in the international spotlight yet again as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and Ford Fireworks returns to the streets and skies of downtown Detroit.
The Michigan Matters panel discusses how the region is doing at addressing community needs and how progress continues to be made in ending the stigma tied to mental illness.
A motorcyclist was killed in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash early June 12 on I-75 in Detroit.
Four people were injured during a shooting at a barbecue party on Mettetal Street in Detroit.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is laying off more than 200 employees and eliminating more than 400 open positions in a series of cost-cutting measures.
The Detroit Tigers have the longest running Negro League celebration in all of Major League Baseball. Here's an introduction to the activities, featured guests and special fashions scheduled for this weekend.
The Stroll for Epilepsy will take place Saturday at the Detroit Zoo. An interview provides an introduction to the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan and what to expect at the fundraiser.