Children receiving care at public health facilities such as community clinics are less likely to receive the HPV vaccine, increasing their odds of developing cervical and oral cancers, according to a new study.
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High E. coli levels at Belle Isle Beach reveal weaknesses in state testing
Communication and delayed testing results kept Belle Isle Beach open despite high E. coli levels.
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Smoky skies are ahead in Michigan
Wildfire smoke blowing from Canada is headed toward Michigan beginning early Wednesday morning.
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COVID is up again in Michigan. Good luck finding more info (or free tests)
COVID appears on a steady increase again, but health officials stopped collecting data as it grew increasingly imprecise.
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Southwest Detroiters take on wildfire smoke with DIY air filters
Residents join a ‘climate salon’ to build DIY air filters using box fans and furnace filters to address climate change.
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Detroit wants to change its rental ordinance. What to know
In Detroit only 10% of rental homes have passed required inspections. The city wants to revamp its ordinance to encourage landlords to comply.
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Michigan’s latest and last abortion report: A 3.7% increase
Abortions increased for the seventh straight year in 2023. Out-of-state abortions accounted for 9% of procedures. A new law means Michigan won’t publish abortion stats after this year.
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Belle Isle beach closed until further notice
Samples taken on July 10 found elevated amounts of E. coli, which can be harmful if ingested or exposed through skin contact.
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Commentary: Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic carries hidden costs
While most pipe materials have issues over long periods of time, there are potential hidden costs to using plastic pipes for drinking water.
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Cash program for moms and babies expected to expand across Michigan
In Flint, where nearly 78% of children under five live in poverty, Rx Kids has so far distributed more than $2 million in cash to 828 families.