Stem cell research could offer relief for Lou Gehrig's disease
Of all the medical diagnoses a physician can make, the diagnosis of ALS--amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--is one of the most devastating. Commonly known as» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleShifting attitudes about domestic violence
University of Michigan researcher Rachael Pierotti took a closer look at the global attitudes about domestic violence. What she's discovered seems to point» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleImproving refugee mental health in Michigan
Last year, some 8,100 refugees and asylum seekers fled their home countries and came to Michigan hoping to start a new life. Many of these people might» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhen you can't afford to go to the emergency room: Michigan families and...
For a lot of uninsured families in Michigan, this is a big week. Lawmakers in Lansing are sloooowly moving ahead with expanding the state’s Medicaid» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAgritherapy plants the seeds of healing
There’s a new kind of healing happening at a Michigan hospital. The prescription includes seeds, soil, sun, and water. It’s a hot, humid day, but there’s a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew project helps visually impaired individuals through birdsong
Helping blind children and adults connect with nature: that's Donna Posont’s mission. She's the director of a group called Opportunities Unlimited for the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCensus data show men catching up to women in number and longevity
Women of Michigan, something's going on. Somehow, the "men's team" is gaining ground on the "women's team." Census results show a surprising trend: the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View Article12-year-old OSU fan named his brain tumor "Michigan" and beat it
It's a safe bet to state that one of the greatest sports rivalries in America is the one between Michigan and Ohio State. Well, there's a "Beat Michigan"» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFormer University of Michigan student speaks about overcoming her...
Three of the five men linked to the biggest meth bust in Michigan have been sentenced to federal prison. It began with a traffic stop in Paw Paw, which led» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleChild abuse is on the rise in Michigan, economic conditions might be to blame
Child abuse is on the rise in Michigan. That's not just opinion or speculation. As recently as 2006, Michigan's rate of child abuse and neglect was below» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhere are the 'cancer hot spots' in Michigan?
Michigan's cancer profile can cause unease, especially if you live or work near polluted waterways or land. Federal health data show that where you live» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhy do so many Michigan parents refuse to have their kids vaccinated?
Michigan now has the fourth highest rate in the nation of parents who do not have their children vaccinated for religious, medical and other reasons. Many» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleA place for healing for U.S. veterans
Over the past 12 years, nearly 50,000 American troops have been wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The visible injuries are often lost limbs» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHow does income level affect health care in Michigan?
A brand-new report card has been released from the bipartisan Commonwealth Fund. The report examines just how well the health care systems in each of the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleUniversity of Michigan professor awarded MacArthur Genius Grant
The MacArthur Foundation has announced its “genius grants.” Twenty-four people who the Foundation want to recognize as exceptionally creative individuals» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDemographics of Medicaid enrollees change as coverage expands
As Medicaid expansion is coming, were starting to get a better picture of who will be covered. Much of Medicaid now is spent on people in nursing homes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMajor delays on day one of healthcare exchange
Michigans new online healthcare exchange went live today, meaning Michiganders would now have the opportunity to check out healthcare plans and subsidies» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhen grandma is head of the household
Its called Kinship Care. It means relatives stepping in to raise a child, and it happens for many reasons. Whether its parents being deployed to combat in» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleComparing the U.S. healthcare system to the United Kingdom's system
The state and federal healthcare exchanges are, of course, a big chapter in the overhaul of the American healthcare model - a model thats very different» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHow to keep your child safe during car rides
We can talk all we want about safety regulations, about child safety seats, which designs work best and why we should have children safely restrained in a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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