Justin P. Hicks
MLive
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Zero-calorie sweetener could be linked to health risks, study says
Erythritol was found to be associated with increased cardiovascular problems due to its effect on platelets. → Read More
Northern Michigan, Kalamazoo see rise in COVID-19 infections
15 counties fall under the medium community risk level, according to the CDC. → Read More
How getting screened for cancer will win one Michigander a free car lease
The free screening event is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, in Warren. → Read More
Michigan reports first pediatric flu death of the season
The child lived in Ingham County. → Read More
Genetic study suggests greater asthma risk for Black people
Black children are three times as likely as their white counterparts to develop asthma. → Read More
Heart reprogramming could be first step toward organ banking
Researchers said they can expand the time a donor heart can be stored before it's transplanted. → Read More
Michigan online betting: $8.3B wagered and 171% spike in hotline calls
Calls and addiction treatment referrals grew in 2022 as online sports betting and casino gaming hit $4.6B. → Read More
Michigan AG warns of cybersecurity risks after data breach of gaming sites
DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM are among the gaming sites affected by the recent cyber-attack. → Read More
Michigan reports drop in new COVID infections and deaths
The 7-day average for reported new cases is the lowest it's been since summer 2021. → Read More
An increasing rate of pregnant women and new mothers died in 2020
Drug overdose, homicide and motor vehicle crashes were among the increased causes of death. → Read More
Michigan COVID cases continue decline while deaths tick up again
The state is reporting an average of 622 confirmed cases and 29 confirmed deaths per day over the last week. → Read More
Meal size affects weight loss more than when you eat, study says
The study was published this month in the Journal of the American Heart Association. → Read More
Record Michiganders seek health insurance through ACA marketplace in 2023
Michigan's enrollments increased for a third consecutive year, brining the uninsured rate to about 6%. → Read More
Michigan’s 7-day COVID case average hits 9-month low
The state averaged a reported 655 cases and 28 deaths per day last week. → Read More
Michigan seeing steep decline in flu illness after quick spike
Michigan reported "minimal" flu level, according to the CDC's latest weekly report. → Read More
Michigan reports 9,697 new COVID cases, 184 more deaths
The state has watched its seven-day average for confirmed cases dip each of the last four weeks, → Read More
What to know about CO poisoning and how to prevent it
Each year, the CDC estimates that more than 400 Americans will die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. → Read More
Abortion pill more accessible following FDA policy shift
Gov. Whitmer celebrated the move to increase access to abortion medication. → Read More
Damar Hamlin incident reiterates need for emergency plans at Michigan schools
Coaches in Michigan are required to be CPR certified and more schools have added AEDs. → Read More
Why Michiganders may be paying more out of pocket for dental care
Dental overhead costs are up an estimated 30%, resulting in more expensive patient care. → Read More