Health
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Wakefield doula helping local moms as federal funding cuts impact the Upper Peninsula
Federal funding cuts are causing rural health care facilities to stop providing services—leaving many folks in the UP without access to care when they need it most.
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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.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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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.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: How to find your perfect THC-CBD balance
THC, CBD, CBN, CBG—these are more than just letters. They’re distinct compounds, each with their own medicinal properties and influence on your downstream effects.
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‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
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Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: 3 factors that shape every Michigander’s cannabis experience
One of the most fascinating—and often overlooked—aspects of cannabis use is the idea of downstream effects.
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Why Michigan stoners should stop chasing THC percentages—and care more about terpenes
THC percentages are the biggest scam at the dispensary.
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That one time in Michigan: When an official funeral was held for frozen pizzas
The next time you’re forced to discard a recalled product, draw inspiration from one of Michigan’s most inventive pizza producers.
