State Health
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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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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.
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Meal kit delivery in Michigan: 11 best local (& healthy!) options
Whether you’re in need of quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner options, these Michigan meal kit delivery services are made to order.
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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
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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.
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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.
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People exposed to firearm violence more likely to die of stress-related heart diseases, study finds
Being exposed to gun violence increases the odds of later dying from stress-related cardiovascular disease like heart attacks, a recent study from the University of Michigan found.
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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.
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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.
