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One Detroit takes a closer look at the man-made chemicals known as PFAS that are threatening Michigan's water supply.
This is the biggest state opioid settlement yet, and lawyers and addiction patients' advocates are waiting eagerly to see what precedent it will set.
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues, according to a new national poll. While pets come with benefits, they can also bring concerns, and some people may even put their animals' needs ahead of their own health, the poll finds.
It is estimated that 30 million Americans are exposed to dangerous noise levels on a regular basis—up 10 million from just a few years ago. Research has shown that being strongly annoyed by noise is associated with increased depression and anxiety, can spike blood pressure, heart rate, and cause stress.
At the leading edge of online education, new technologies now enable close, high-touch interactions that close long-distance gaps and demonstrably improve learning outcomes That’s great news for thousands of learners wanting access to the fully rounded, rigorous professional training Michigan Public Health provides.
When we fret about the deterioration of the American diet, we tend to focus on the excessive amounts of sugar, salt, and calories we’re now eating. What we don’t talk about: an important ingredient that’s gone missing as we’ve been filling our plates with more chicken and cheese. Fiber.