Health
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Michigan announces second measles outbreak as US hits 1,227 cases
Michigan has its second measles outbreak of the year.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: Don’t be scared to talk to your doctor about cannabis
As cannabis becomes more accessible in Michigan for both medical and adult-use consumers, it’s important to remember one critical step in your wellness journey: talking to your primary health care provider about your cannabis use.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
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Personal testimonies reveal what’s at stake in Medicaid debates
As the US Senate debates drastic cuts to the Medicaid program under the GOP’s “big beautiful bill,” Michiganders are stepping up to share what’s at stake.
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Flint nurse reveals how cutting Medicaid would ‘stress an already stressed system’
Rachel Chapin of Fenton says that cutting Medicaid will push hospitals and staff across the state to their breaking point.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The cannabis headlines just keep coming, and this week’s latest batch is full of fresh developments, big debates, and other green-tinted twists from across the state.
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Ask Dr. Litinas: A little cannabis might be all you need for big results
When people think about cannabis, they often picture getting “high.” But here’s the truth: You don’t have to feel intoxicated to benefit from this powerful plant.
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Michiganders say Trump’s cuts to food assistance could leave their families hungry
Michiganders are speaking out against Republican-led cuts to federal food assistance programs, warning the changes would leave thousands of families without enough to eat.
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Harvard study confirms what Michigan stoners already know about using weed
New research from Harvard Medical School shows that cannabis users aren’t at greater risk of emphysema or lung damage. Tobacco users, though? Not so lucky.
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Slotkin blasts Trump’s plan to strip Americans of their healthcare at packed town hall in Lansing
US Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet are warning about a Republican-backed budget that would gut Medicaid, raise health care costs, and strip coverage from thousands of Michiganders.
