Health
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What ticks live in Michigan? What to know about biting pests
Michigan is home to more than 20 tick species and many can pass dangerous bacteria, viruses or parasites.
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Michigan mom says Rx Kids made all the difference to her family
Nyah Phillips of Inkster explains how a cash prescription program for parents helped her growing family—and why she’s fighting alongside other Michigan moms to expand it statewide.
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Sec. Jocelyn Benson says she’ll be a ‘governor who gets it,’ vows to protect reproductive health care in Michigan
In an exclusive interview, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson said she’ll protect access to reproductive care—and make sure those rights are real for Michiganders across the state.
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Right-wing ‘trad wife’ influencers are telling young women lies about birth control
Social media-driven misinformation, amplified by high-profile conservative influencers, is pushing young women away from hormonal birth control—replacing informed consent with fear and half-truths in a country where pregnancy is significantly more dangerous than modern contraception.
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Why more Michiganders are ditching melatonin for this cannabis compound
More cannabis consumers are turning to a lesser-known cannabinoid called cannabinol—or CBN—for better sleep. But the science behind it is still catching up.
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Why Michigan weed with the same THC percentages can feel completely different
Most Michiganders shopping at a dispensary tend to focus almost exclusively on THC and CBD percentages. But those labels on the jar only tell part of the story.
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Kava craze: What it is & where to try it in Michigan
Kava is growing in popularity across the country. Check out exactly what this plant is, where it comes from, and some of the places you can try it for yourself.
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Is vaping weed safer than smoking it? A Michigan doctor explains
Vaporizing whole flower is generally safer than smoking it.
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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.
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It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
