The Detroit Free Press' Kathleen Gray speaks with Craig about a petition drive that may require purchasing a separate rider to cover abortions on health insurance plans. If the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act petition is approved by the Legislature, the act will become law and will not require the signature of Gov. Snyder or a public vote.

Science writer Stephen S. Hall recently published a piece in the latest issue of National Geographic, which asks "If Our Genes Hold Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life." Hall discusses what he's learned about "protective genes" that ward of disease or the effects of aging.

Stephen S. Hall is a former editor for New York Times Magazine and recent author of Wisdom: From Philosophy to Neuroscience (2010). See Hall's article in National Geographic, available on April 30, 2013.

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments in an ACLU Michigan case seeking to strike down a Wyoming ordinance banning medical marijuana.

WDET's Back to Basics series exploring the reality of Detroit’s Food Economy continues with three people who are working to make healthy foods available to all Detroiters. Craig and panelists get to the root of the Detroit's food system issues, asking how transportation, nutrition education, food assistance and economic development might move Detroit past its "food desert" label.

While researching our Back To Basics series, we came across numerous statistics about Detroit's food economy and it's impact on families of school age children. Here's a list of 25 of the most eye-opening data points and facts.

A shift toward a regional food system that draws upon Detroit’s resources could create thousands of jobs, according to local experts. They say the city has a unique opportunity for economic growth surrounding food industries.

Public Health expert and executive Director of Detroit's CHASS Clinic, Ricardo Guzman, discusses how Michigan will lose approximately $944,000 in funds to help upgrade its ability to respond to public health threats including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and other events.

In addition, the state will lose about $2.9 million in grants to help prevent and treat substance abuse, resulting in around 3,500 fewer admissions to substance abuse programs.

The Michigan Department of Community Health will lose about $315,000 resulting in around 7,900 fewer HIV tests.

The Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety announces a new partnership with the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute that will enable mental health professionals to take a new approach to treating patients suffering from severe anxiety and mood disorders.

We asked our listeners to shop for one week’s food and tell us what they spent, where they went, and what they ate. Most of our volunteers spent between 9 and 12 dollars per person per day on food. We invited three of our thiftiest shoppers to come in to the studio to talk about how they feed their families, and to talk about how much it costs to feed a family well.

There are about 200 sites in Detroit that serve federally funded meals to kids during the summer. But the summer food program has developed a reputation over the years of serving gross food, attracting few kids. Detroit Public Schools and Gleaners Community Food Bank are trying to change public perception of the program.

Craig speaks with State Senator Virgil Smith(D-4th District), John Mogk, Wayne State University Professor of Law, and Rory Bolger, Deputy Director of the City Planning Commission, about the proposed changes to Detroit's zoning policies and the Right To Farm Act.

How does Ethnic food play a role in the health and wellbeing of Detroit families? WDET’s Martina Guzman Spoke to ACCESS Health Director Dr. Adnan Hammad and Kirsten Ussery, Co-owner and baker for Detroit Vegan Soul about food and the role it plays in ethnic identity.

Detroit Public Schools serve about 100-thousand meals a day. The district has worked over the past few years to appeal to the palettes of kids and the pocketbooks of parents, by touting a free, healthful food program.

Craig speaks with Erica Coulston, Owner and Operator of Walk The Line(a spinal cord injury recovery center), about the potential changes to no-fault auto insurance and how they may affect victims of auto accidents.

20 Miles. 3 Hours. 3 locations. 300 Dollars. That's what it takes for one single mother with three kids and unreliable transportation to put good food in the fridge. WDET's Travis Wright introduces us a Detroiter in the Brightmoor Neighborhood and the challenges she faces when it comes to feeding her family.

Low income families often have to make tough choices about how to nutritiously feed their children. WDET’s Martina Guzman introduces us to a single mother in Detroit’s Southwest Neighborhood and the challenges she faces when it comes to feeding her family.

In some Detroit neighborhoods, the corner store doesn’t have fresh fruits or vegetables or milk at affordable prices. As part of our ongoing series on Detroit’s food economy, WDET’s Rob St. Mary introduces us to a family that has made bulk buying and bargain shopping a staple of good nutrition.

WDET has been analyzing and mapping Detroit's food economy. One of the main findings has been the stark, unequal distribution of healthy, affordable food options. Explore our map and view photos of what we discovered when we visited over 200 food retailers in the city.

Craig speaks with Executive Director of the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation, Marianne Udow-Phillips and Micheal Widmer from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation about an upcoming panel discussion of business leaders from Massachusetts and Michigan, along with University of Michigan experts. The panel will explore lessons learned from Massachusetts’ experience with health reform. Panelists will discuss: How health care reform was beneficial for Massachusetts businesses, The key role businesses played in negotiating the details of the reform package, and in the roll-out of the programs, · Also, what Michigan businesses can do to engage in the state’s Affordable Care Act implementation. Presenting in an interactive format, the panelists will address these issues, take questions from the live audience as well as through a Twitter feed for webcast participants.

An estimated $200-million leaves the city of Detroit every year and is spent on groceries at supermarkets in neighboring communities. Local food-access experts say that figure shows there is a huge demand for more and better access to full-service grocery stores in the city.

Local nutritionists say teaching kids how to prepare healthy meals will help change the food system in Detroit.

The reality of American food insecurity is a hard message to encounter, but unless Detroit embraces a rising tide of opportunity for ALL we will never see a recovery that leaves us satisfied. This is particularly true for the least secure in our society – our kids.

How do we as a nation, a state, and a region ensure kids in Detroit are cared for? A growing network of advocates in the city say it has to start with something as basic as food.

Take our short quiz to find out how well you know Detroit's Food Economy.

Dr. Gerald Shiener of DMC Sinai Grace Hospital talks with Craig about Seasonal Affective Disorder(S.A.D.).

In 2012 a group of Wayne State University School of Medicine Students partnered with Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) to found Street Medicine Detroit. This morning, Craig sits down with Dean Carpenter and Reggie Huff of Neighborhood Service Organization and Jonathan Wong of Street Medicine Detroit to discuss their work with 20,000 homeless people in Detroit.

Cancer death rates are on the decline. Craig discusses the contributing factors with Dr. Ann G. Schwartz Dept. of Oncology Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Wayne State University School of Medicine Office.

Craig speaks with Ben Robinson, President and CEO of the Rose Hill Center, about his appointment to the newly established state Behavioral Health Advisory Council.

Bryan Gibb, Director Public Education National Council for Behavioral Health, discusses the Mental Health First Aid public education program.

Craig speaks with Mark Kurlyandchik, Writer for Hour Detroit, about his recent article which takes a look at what happens with garbage in Michigan.

Dan “Hush” Carlisle and David Rudolph of Detroit Dog Rescue and Catherine Garrett of All About Animals Mobile Clinic talk with Craig about dog rescue and care in the winter months.

Earlier this month, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital launched the "Say No To Soda Pop" campaign to warn people about dangers of drinking pop and to call on the public to pledge to stop drinking it. Craig speaks with Dr. Reginald Eadie, President and CEO of DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, about the campaign and why you should stop drinking pop.

Sam Watson, Senior Vice President of Patient Safety & Quality for MI Hospital Association discusses the results of a survey about patient safety and quality of care in Michigan hospitals.

Craig is joined by Dr. Barbara Redman, Dean of WSU School of Nursing; Kate Kohn-Parrott, President and CEO of the Greater Detroit Area Health Council; Peter Hammer, WSU Law Professor and John Freeman, Director of Protect Your Care-Michigan to look at what's happening in health care now.

Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta joins Craig to discuss the latest issues surrounding Michigan's healthcare exchange and how Governor Snyder plans to move forward as the deadline for a state-proposed exchange draws near.

Henry Ford Health Systems and Beaumont Hospitals are said to be discussing a merger. Craig speaks with Tom Walsh, Detroit Free Press columnist for the early details.

WDET's Martina Guzman discusses the 6th Annual International Health Conference on Health Issues in Arab Communities. Health experts from across the globe are in Dearborn this week addressing critical issues on Arab health. Initially the International Health Conference on Health Issues in Arab Communities was set to take place in Syria but because of the region's conflict, the conference was moved to Metro Detroit.

Craig speaks with Dr. Sanjay Revankar, infectious disease specialist at DMC's Harper University Hospital, about the recent outbreak of meningitis around the country. Twenty-one cases have been confirmed in Michigan, with two deaths.

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer... making it the most lethal gynecologic cancer. Marcie Paul is Vice President of the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance. She told WDET’s Laura Weber-Davis that the symptoms for ovarian cancer can be quiet and hard to trace back to a serious problem.

Oakland University will be hosting a conference on stem cell biology and research on October 5-7. Craig speaks with Dr. Rasul Chaudhry, Co-Director of OU's Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine and lead organizer of the conference, about what to expect at the conference and the future of stem cell research.

Craig speaks with Andy Hetzel, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Lance Gable, health care law expert and Professor of Law at Wayne State University, about the proposed changes to BCBS and what it could mean for health care in Michigan.

Governor Rick Snyder recently proposed that health care provider Blue Cross Blue Shield(BCBS) lose it's tax-exempt status, which could mean a $100-million boost in tax dollars for the state. The Affordable Care Act would cause BCBS to lose it's competitive edge as Michigan's "carrier of last resort." Craig speaks with Rick Pluta, Managing Editor at Michigan Public Radio, about Gov. Snyder's proposal and how it could affect BCBS and other health care providers throughout the state.

Current President of the American Association of University Women of Michigan(AAUW) Janet Watkins and Sally Doty, former President of AAUW of Michigan and educator for 34 years, speak with Craig about a recently conducted study, Crossing The Line. The study focuses on the issue of sexual harassment at school.

Craig speaks with Nic Clark, Michigan Campaigns Director for Clean Water Action and Nick Schroeck, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center and teacher at the Environmental Law Clinic at Wayne State University Law School. Clark and Schroek join Craig to talk about toxic air pollution in Michigan and how it may affect people and industry statewide.

Craig speaks with Dr. Barbara Redman, Dean of the Wayne State University College of Nursing, about the affects of the Affordable Care Act on nurses.

Craig speaks with Dr. Alireza Amirsadri, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Clinical Operations at the WSU Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Dr. Victor Ajluni, Associate Medical Director for Emergency Psychiatry at Detroit Receiving Hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at WSU, and Dr. Sylvia Gearing of Gearing Up Psychologists and Councelors. They discuss the link between mental illness and violent crime and ways that future violent acts can be prevented.

Ten years ago few people had heard of the term “Gluten Free”… but now it’s everywhere. Friends, acquaintances and celebrities talk about going gluten free but what exactly is it?
WDET’s Martina Guzman has more.

Dr. Eva Feldman, director of the Taubman Institute joins Arthur Horwitz to discuss the new $100,000 Taubman Prize for Excellence in Translational Science.

The Peace Project's Executive Director Virgil Taylor joins Craig to talk about the new program that is positively engaging members of the community through health, fitness and much more.

The Michigan Apple Committee says growers statewide lost 90% of their apples due to a hot spell and cold snap earlier this year.

Craig takes calls from listeners regarding the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Healthcare Act.

Craig takes listener's calls and is joined in studio by a variety of guests to discuss the Supreme Court's healthcare decision.

Craig takes listeners calls about the healthcare decision. Are you insuring an adult child? Concerned about preexisting conditions? Do you just want to see the whole healthcare act knocked down by the high court? Callers join the discussion and voice their concerns. Stephen Henderson of the Detroit Free Press joins the conversation as well.

After what may have been a relaxing and enjoyable weekend, many of us are back into the weekly grind, and as Monday wears on, our stress levels can creep up. WDET's Amy Miller speaks with Dr. Steven Thiry about changing habits and behavior to get a better handle on stress.

Managing Director of McGraw Wentworth Becky McLaughlin speaks with WDET's Amy Miller about the status of employer-based health care in Michigan, health care costs and how Michigan compares to the rest of the country.

Craig talks with Enterprising Health Director Chandra McMillion and Enterprising Health Lead Entrepreneur Yodit Mesfin-Johnson about Friday's Health City Summit at Wayne State University.

A health care panel including Bob Hoban of St. John/Providence, Andy Hetzel of Blue Cross/Blue Shield and David Campbell of Oakwood Healthcare join Craig to discuss issues from the Mackinac Policy Conference.

70% of Americans oppose efforts by insurance companies to deny payment for emergency visits with non-urgent medical conditions, according to the results of a new poll.

Dr. Harry Haroutaninan of the Betty Ford Center and co-author of Hijacking the Brain: How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hijacks Our Brains - The Science Behind Twelve-Step Recovery

Allergy season has arrived earlier this year due to the mild winter and lack of rain.

Metro Parent writer Alyssa Martina talks about

The global efforts to eradicate polio India has been the biggest public health initiative in the country's history. India has a population of 1.2 billion and as of last month has been polio free for one year.

Julia Elliott Joins Craig to discuss Cord Blood.

The Syrian American Medical Society of Michigan (SAMS-MI) will host its Syria 911: Medical Crisis fundraiser on Saturday, April 14, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

Amy Miller interviews Dr. James Weintraub for more information on the newly recognized Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder. Weintraub is Principal Investigator at the Michigan Head Pain and Neurological Institute in Ann Arbor.

WDET's Amy Miller talks with Girls Like Us Author Rachel Lloyd, who was a victim of sex trafficking.

Representatives from the Brain Injury Association of Michigan speak with Craig about the implications of repealing Michigan's helmet law

Dr. Mouhanad Hammami, former president of the Arab Medical Association, visits to talk about the help being providing to Syrian refugees in Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan.

Law Professor Lance Gable talks with Craig about the Affordable Healthcare Act and the hearings that wrapped up yesterday.

Craig is joined by Author of The American Way of Eating, Tracy McMillan, to talk about her new book.

Craig is joined by distinguished Law Professor Bob Sedler to talk about the Affordable Care Act to update listeners on the latest news from the hearings.

The Supreme Court is making an important decision regarding the Affordable Heathcare Act and Craig speaks to Wayne State's Bob Sedler about the pending decision.

WDET's Amy Miller speaks to the Detroit Medical Center Doctor Elizabeth May to explore the various intestinal problems.

Craig speaks to Victoria Kennedy about the Affordable Healthcare Act.

The Senate is getting ready to vote on whether Autism should be covered in Michigan insurance policies.

WDET's Amy Miller speaks with All About Animals Rescue Development and Marketing Director Catherine Garrett about her organization's new mobile spay and neuter clinic, which is the first of its kind in the City of Detroit.

Craig talks with Chef Eric Giles of the Sunday Dinner Company and Kimberly Adams of the JLD about their collaboration to create "Kids in the Kitchen."

Join Dr. Manish Jain, Associate Chief Medical Officer for WSU Physican Group-OBGYN, and Craig as they explore Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum's recent comments over prenatal testing. Craig takes listener calls on the issue.

Craig speaks with Thomas Quinn, Senior Investigator in the HIV and STD Section of National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about new and old untreatable diseases.

Wayne State University Professor Tim Butler and his wife, Beverly, join the Craig Fahle Show to talk about the push for organ donation on college campuses.

In light of Michigan State University's new requirement for all new students to purchase health insurance, Craig has listeners call-in to share their reactions.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation made it public this week that it would be stopping all funding to Planned Parenthood. Craig welcomes Lori Lamerand, Michigan Planned Parenthood President and CEO. Craig takes listeners' calls about the decision. Join the conversation at 313.577.1019.

Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center has changed its name to McLaren Medical Center-Macomb, tying itself closer to its national parent health system, McLaren Health Care. Craig speaks with the Macomb center's CEO, Mark O’Halla, about what the change means for patients.

The 22nd annual KIDS COUNT Data Book profiles the status of children on a national and state-by-state basis and ranks states on 10 measures of well-being. In this special segment, available only via web, Craig talks with Jane Zehnder Merrell of the Michigan League of Human Services about the state of children in Michigan.

Craig welcomes the host and producer of Graceful Aging, Gregory Bator, to discuss the role technology plays in the lives of baby boomers.

Craig talks to child-kidnapping survivor, Elizabeth Smart, about her own personal story, as well as how to not allow the past dictate a child survivor’s future. Smart is in town for a related speaking engagement at Care House of Oakland County's annual Circle of Friends benefit luncheon, which raises money for the organization's advocacy and child abuse prevention programs.

The Wayne Law Review is hosting a symposium, “National and State Marijuana Reform: The Social, Economic, Health and Legal Implications,” on Friday, January 27th, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Wayne State University Law School’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium. Craig hosts two of the symposium's keynote speakers, former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox and director of state policies for the Marijuana Policy Project Karen O’Keefe.

Coordinator for the Child and Health Center at ACCESS Mona Farroukh speaks with Craig about preventing domestic violence in the Arab-American community.

Wayne State University School of Medicine Assistant Professor Steven Ondersma, PhD, specializes in research focusing on substance abuse and child maltreatment. He joins Craig in the studio to discuss a study he is currently conducting, focused on drug abuse in new mothers and looking at such behaviors as a reluctance in drug-using mothers to seek help for addiction.

Craig discusses the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan's lawsuit for equal health care rights for domestic partners.

Craig discusses hydraulic fracturing--or 'fracking'--and its impact here in Michigan with geologist, Hal Fitch, and Clean Water Program Director for The Sierra Club of Michigan, Rita Chapman.

Everyone makes New Years' resolutions, but it's often more difficult to keep them. How can we make better choices in 2012? Today, Craig invites Racing for Recovery Founder Todd Crandell to the show. He will be joined by Filmmaker Tony Armer, who wrote, produced, and filmed the new feature about Crandell, Running with Demons. They'll be discussing how to make positive changes in your life.

The Detroit Medical Center has announced new findings of a research study it conducted with Wayne State University's School of Medicine, which could significantly reduce the number of infant deaths due to premature birth. Craig speaks with the head of the study and chief of the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Roberto Romero.

Fireproof Children President Dr. Robert Cole, PhD, talks to Craig about keeping homes and families safe through fire-prevention.

Ohio officials have removed an eight-year-old boy from his parents' Cleveland home for their failure to get his weight down. The boy weighs more than 200 pounds, putting him in the category of extremely obese. Craig takes calls from listeners about what action the state should take in this type of case.

Phillip Kucab, Wayne State Medical Student, joins Craig to discuss World AIDS Day: Detroit.

Craig talks to DMC's Vice President of Medical Affairs, Rudolph Valentini, about the 125th birthday of the hospital.

EcoJustice just released their Waterproof 3 report, saying that Ontario does the best job in Canada of protecting drinking water sources. Today Craig speaks with report author and staff lawyer for EcoJustice, Randy Christensen, to discuss the quality of water in the Great Lakes.

Wayne State University’s School of Social Work is hosting the 24th Annual Edith Harris Endowed Memorial Lecture this Thursday afternoon. The featured speaker will be professor and dean of the Boston University School of Social Work, Gail Steketee, whom Craig welcomes for an interview. Join the conversation as they discuss the features and symptoms of hoarding, and provide a model for understanding the problem.

Craig is joined by Marion Clignet, an Olympic medalist in cycling. At 22, Clignet was diagnosed with epilepsy and was prevented from joining the Olympic team.

The number of overweight children has doubled over the past 20 years with obesity at record levels. Join The Craig Fahle Show for a roundtable discussion on childhood obesity featuring a panel of medical experts.

Craig talks to Dr. Nathan Wolfe about his new book, "The Viral Storm."

Independent healthcare policy researcher, Allan Baumgarten, talks to Craig about Beaumont's urging of patients to pressure Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to pay increased reimbursment rates.

Metro Parent joins Craig to discuss the cold and flu season. When is your kid too sick to go to school? What do you do with your sick child when you're a working-parent? What should you do when your kid fakes being sick? This segment answers these questions and more.

Wayne State University Law Professor Peter Hammer joins Craig to discuss the possible privatization of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

The federal government announced last week that it is looking into the possibility of testing Anthrax vaccine on children. With that in mind, Craig talks with Bio-defense expert, Brian Jackson. He is a Senior Physical Scientist with the Rand Corporation. They discuss the vaccine and the status of the country's bio-defenses.

Craig is joined by Blac Detroit Magazine Editor Lori Robinson, and the subject of her magazine's October feature story, Yvette Cobb. Opening a new yoga studio in Detroit's Midtown, Cobb is making yoga accessible to African Americans, economically disadvantaged people, veterans and others who might not otherwise have access to this type of exercise.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Kristin Sauerhoff is a cancer survivor who turned her journey into a compelling and inspiring book for others battling the disease. Amy Miller speaks with the Michigan resident about why she turned her blog into a book called All The Wiser.

Craig hosts an panel on ADHD. Guests include author and psychotherapist, Sherri Noga, Wayne State University Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Dr. Arthur Robin, as well WSU Provost Ron Brown.

In the second part of the segment, Craig takes listener calls.

Craig speaks with the spokesperson for Protect People Not Profits, Erica Coulston, on the no-fault insurance changes within the impending House Bill 4936.

Craig talks to Metro Parent Reporter Alyssa Martina about how to talk to their kids about their own past mistakes and regrets.

Craig talks with author David Dobbs

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Eight candidates vying for the GOP presidential nomination squared off in Orlando, Florida. Who were the winners and losers? Listeners have their say with Craig.

Craig is joined by Dr. Herbert Smitherman--Assistant Dean of Community and Urban Health at Wayne State Medical School--to discuss how proposed budget cuts could affect Medicare & Medicaid social services.

Governor Rick Snyder joins Craig to discuss his initiative to improve the health of Michigan citizens, and promote the status of health and wellness in Michigan.

Something you might not have known? July 28 is World Hepatitis Day.

Summer brings bugs and this summer we're seeing Bugs-O-Plenty! Craig finds out about two new mosquito species that are making their way toward Michigan.

Dr. Jay Berman, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Chief Medical Officer for Wayne State University Medical Group, joins us.

Craig speaks to Bob Hoban, chief strategy officer at St. John Providence Health and Gene Michalski, president and CEO at Beaumont Health System.