health

Local health officials are encouraging residents to stay cool and safe both outdoors and indoors as temperatures near 100 degrees. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A large majority of adults over 50 look for health information on the internet, but many report having little to no trust in themselves to detect misinformation. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Insufficient sleep, particularly among adolescents, has been identified as a public health epidemic. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Some Democratic Michigan Senators want to get rid of copays on key medicines for diabetes, asthma and allergic reactions. Colin Jackson has more.

Washtenaw County Commissioners may consider asking voters to approve a healthcare access millage in November. But even on the board, it’s getting some pushback. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks Michigan worst in the Midwest for overall child well-being. Colin Jackson has more.

The announcement of a drug that extends the survival rate for patients with late-stage pancreatic cancer has drawn global applause. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to a Washtenaw County doctor involved in the clinical trials.

Access to quality healthcare is becoming an issue for more and more people. For people of color and for those in lower income zip codes, the problem has always existed. One out of every seven adults in Michigan is dealing with chronic kidney disease and one in three are at risk. Experts call it a silent epidemic. If diagnosed early, it can be treated and managed, but all too many find out too late. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan has been combatting this issue since 1955 by providing prevention programs and services to high-need populations. WEMU's David Fair looked at the growing need and demand for service and assistance with the foundation's Director of Policy and Programs, Crystal D'Agostino.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan customers are expressing relief that the insurer has a new in-network deal with Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan have announced a long-term contract agreement to continue in-network status. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.