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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health care
Jan
2026
12
Why cannabis-infused edibles don’t affect Michiganders the same way every time
A lot of cannabis consumers have had this experience: One day, a single gummy or specific dose feels mild and manageable. Another day, the exact same edible and dose leaves you uncomfortably high, anxious, or glued to the couch for hours
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
12
AI chatbots are spreading abortion misinformation to Michiganders—and lawmakers are fighting back
Cybersecurity experts and state lawmakers want to ensure that Michiganders have access to accurate abortion information online—even if that means pushing back against federal restrictions.
Dec
2025
12
Republicans vote to jack up health care costs for hundreds of thousands of Michiganders
One vote in the Republican-controlled US Senate is putting hundreds of thousands of Michiganders on track to pay more for health care—or lose it altogether.
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
5
Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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.
