Cannabis can help Michigan patients but it’s not risk-free
Cannabis has become part of everyday life for many Michiganders. But accessibility also brings responsibility.
Feb
2026
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HEALTHCARE
Jan
2026
27
How cannabis can help some Michigan hospice patients find end-of-life comfort
Hospice care is not about curing disease. It’s about comfort, dignity, and quality of life during one of the most intense and vulnerable periods a person and their family will ever experience.
Jan
2026
7
Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes—and no one is coming to help
Nearly three residents died of suspected neglect or abuse at Michigan nursing homes in the past four years, according to a Bridge Michigan review of more than 3,100 state and federal inspection records and court documents.
Dec
2025
16
What Michiganders should know about ‘scromiting’ and other cannabis side effects
Cannabis is often discussed in terms of benefits—like pain relief, euphoria,improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and better quality of life.
Dec
2025
2
What science says about how Michiganders should use cannabis for pain
Dosing is one of the biggest challenges in medical cannabis care.
Nov
2025
3
So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
Oct
2025
30
Fewer young people getting vaccinated in Michigan, study finds
The rate of children and adolescents getting routine vaccinations is declining across the state, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.
Oct
2025
20
Ask Dr. Litinas: Vape, gummy, or tincture? Why different products hit Michiganders differently
The way we introduce cannabis products into our body plays a defining role in how our body absorbs them, how they’re distributed and metabolized, and ultimately, how we feel.
Sep
2025
11
Advocates warn of harms to trans youth as Corewell Health ends gender affirming care for patients under 18
Corewell Health on Wednesday announced that it would no longer prescribe puberty blockers and hormone therapy for patients under 18, citing a “serious risk of legal and regulatory action,” as President Donald Trump’s administration works to limit access to gender affirming care for minors.
Sep
2025
8
Ask Dr. Litinas: Can cannabis actually help you sleep—or just make it worse?
Sleep is among the most important pillars of health; yet for many people, it’s also one of the hardest to achieve consistently. And many sleepless Michiganders have asked me whether THC, CBD, or other cannabinoids might be able to help them get a better night’s rest.
