Lyme disease is on the rise in Michigan and the United States, but a new study may point the way toward a solution.
The Michigan county with the highest percentage of binge drinkers is also one of the healthiest, according to annual survey.
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Patients who had liposuction or other procedures should watch for signs of infection, a western Michigan county health department said.
Michigan has reported its second case of adult measles, both contracted on the same international flight. Diners may have been exposed.
So far this year, 61 children across the country have died of the flu or flu-related complications.
The state health department is urging residents to get measles vaccinations or document their immunity before traveling internationally.
Blacklegged ticks’ early emergence could jumpstart the season for Lyme disease, a bigger problem in Michigan than previously thought.
See why Detroit needs to hustle harder in the health category.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division have issued a health advisory.
The Rickers’ oldest son was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare brain cancer, early last year. Before the year ended, they were slammed again.
In all, 27 Michigan hospitals were among 769 nationwide whose Medicare and Medicaid funding was cut; 60 percent in Detroit and Flint areas.
The problem is worse in rural areas, where women may struggle financially and have less access to treatment services.
Overall, Michigan ranks below the middle in the annual America's Health Rankings. See state's rankings on cholesterol, diabetes and more.
Troubling trends also in low birth weight babies, premature births and teen and unwed moms.
Four Michigan hospitals received straight “A” report in ranking of patient injuries, accidents and infections in 2,600+ U.S. hospitals.
With STD prevention and treatment programs threatened, health officials worry the rates will continue to climb.
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Water sources at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant are being tested .
As the flu season begins, latest data shows fewer Michiganders and people nationwide are protecting themselves from the flu.