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Snyder Eyes Mental Health Makeover, GOP Skeptical

Gov. Rick Snyder’s plan to fill the gaps of Michigan’s mental health care system might lie in his ability to convince lawmakers to expand Medicaid to provide 500,000 residents with coverage under the federal Affordable Health Care Act.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/25

Michigan To Launch Anti-Obesity Campaign

The Michigan Department of Community Health plans to lay out a new educational campaign to combat obesity in the nation’s fifth heaviest state.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/22

Washtenaw Woman Latest Victim Linked To Contaminated Steroids

A 15th Michigan resident has died as a result of an infection linked to contaminated steroids supplied by a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/15

Michigan Reports 239 Infections Linked To Steroids

Authorities say the number of meningitis and other infections linked to contaminated steroids has risen to 239 in Michigan. That includes 14 deaths.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/10

Michigan Reports 4th Child Flu Death This Season

Health officials say the number of Michigan children reported dead from the flu this season has risen to four.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/10

Consumers Warned To Check Fisher-Price Infant Sleepers After Recall Over Mold

Consumers are being warned to inspect their Fisher-Price Newborn Rock ‘N Play Sleepers after the company issued a voluntary recall due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/08

Pregnant With Twins, 28-Year-Old Woman Dies Of Enlarged Heart

Officials say they were called to a home where the woman, who was pregnant with twins, was unresponsive.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/07

Parkinson’s May Be Added To Medical Marijuana List

A public hearing is planned later this month to add Parkinson’s disease to the list of illnesses that would qualify for medical marijuana use in Michigan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/04

Detroit Metro Airport (WWJ Photo/Beth Fisher)

Dietitians Rank Detroit Metro Airport As Third Healthiest In Nation

Detroit Metropolitan Airport has been ranked as the third healthiest airport in the nation, accorind to the 2012 Airport Food Review.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/01/01

Managing Addiction During The Holidays

Imagine the challenges faced by an overeater that is tempted by the abundance of holiday treats, the alcoholic that is offered drink after drink at social events, and the drug addict who might slip back into old habits to manage their personal struggles during this stressful time of year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/25

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