Children living within two blocks of I-75 have asthma rates 25% to 42% higher than those living further away from major roads.
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Michigan cash aid program for moms and babies gets ‘massive investment’ in state budget
The additional funding will allow Rx Kids to expand in more low-income communities and reach about 100,000 babies over the next few years.
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U-M study: Marijuana vapes increasingly popular among teens
Marijuana vaping is becoming more popular among Michigan teens, according to new University of Michigan survey data. That’s raised health concerns and pushed schools to seek stricter policies.
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Trump, Tylenol and autism: Warning spurs confusion in Michigan. What to know
The Trump administration’s warning that Tylenol taken by expectant moms may increase the risk of autism has raised questions in Michigan doctor offices.
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Has cash in hand helped moms and babies in Flint? What new research says
Two new research papers from leaders of Rx Kids sheds light on how the cash aid program is associated with fewer evictions and better birth outcomes.
Posted inBusiness, Environment, Health and Welfare
Detroit inspector general suspends demolition contractor for contaminated dirt
Based on a preliminary review, the inspector general’s office requested the city’s Construction and Demolition Department conduct testing of the dirt, which found that the soil in more than 80% of properties Gayanga worked on failed to meet the state’s residential standards, according to a news release.
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Free Detroit medical clinic expands services: ‘It’s just a beautiful thing’
The Malta Clinic moved to a new Woodward Avenue location this year and is adding dermatology to the services it offers.
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Detroit named toughest city for asthma sufferers in new report
Detroit tops the 2025 Asthma Capitals report, highlighting the city’s struggle with high asthma rates, ER visits, and asthma-related deaths, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change.
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What you need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan
Changes at the federal level are making access to the mRNA shot, as well as insurance coverage challenging, while doctors still tout the treatment as effective in treating and preventing coronavirus infection.
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Cash aid program now open to eligible families in Hazel Park, Royal Oak Twp.: How to apply
Rx Kids, led by Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, is designed to tackle infant poverty by providing “cash prescriptions” — $1,500 mid-pregnancy and then $500 a month for up to a year of the baby’s life.