A new study on pregnant women found a possible link between cannabis use and smaller newborns, but says more research is needed to see if a cause-and-effect relationship exists.
Michigan Health Watch
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Careful out there. Snow, cold equal more visits to Michigan emergency rooms
Patients suffering winter-related injuries are a common sight in emergency rooms and urgent care facilities, but there are ways to reduce the risk.
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Michigan universities would lose millions if Trump caps research costs
In a move temporarily suspended by a judge, National Institutes of Health is attempting to limit administrative fees of grants. Trump officials say that brings costs in line with the private sector. Researchers say the move could cost Michigan universities and hospitals hundreds of millions of dollars and stymie research.
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Flu cases surging in Michigan. What to know and how to stay safe
Several schools across the state closed due to flu cases affecting students and staff. The illness has been on the rise across the US.
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‘Uncertainty’ for Michigan health officials amid Trump messaging blackout
The CDC, NIH and FDA — agencies that track disease and warn of health threats — have been ordered to suspend communications, at least until Saturday. Some worry about a continued blackout.
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Amid Michigan overdose epidemic, push is on to support kids whose parents died
The state of Michigan and university researchers are increasing efforts to steer resources to impacted youths. One problem: so-called ‘bereavement deserts’ with few resources.
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Trump reverses Biden-era drug pricing order. What it means for Michigan
A law driving down some Medicare drug prices remains on the books, but one expert says efforts toward a $2 drug list and coverage for obesity drugs are now uncertain.
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Report warns fatal deer disease could jump to humans. Unlikely, Michigan says
News of a chronic wasting disease case in Mecosta County came just days after Minnesota researchers said CWD could eventually pose a risk to other wildlife, livestock and potentially humans.
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1 in 4 older Michiganders lack enough friends. That’s a health concern
Researchers at the University of Michigan sought to measure loneliness and isolation among Americans 50 and older. There’s good news amid the bad: Post-COVID, the rate of loneliness has receded.
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Sick with norovirus? Do all of Michigan a favor: Stay home
Highly contagious noroviruses cause miserable symptoms, and infections have been on the uptick in recent weeks.