Humans thrive with trees, not computer screens, says new research
New research shows the presence of trees where people live may significantly impact human heart health.The results find that those...
The Metro: What it’s like to lead a health department in Trump’s America
People voted for President Donald Trump, in part, because he promised to shake things up. Change is happening in many...
The Metro: Why water rates keep increasing
On Wednesday, the Great Lakes Water Authority will vote on a nearly 7% water rate increase and a 6% sewer...
Wayne State study shows promising results for MS patients
Wayne State University researchers are looking for ways to help people with multiple sclerosis move better.MS is a degenerative neurological...
The Metro: President Trump won’t regulate pollution. Can Michigan do that on its own?
In 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed one of the most aggressive clean energy laws in the country — requiring Michigan...
Overdose deaths continue to decline in Dearborn
The Dearborn Department of Public Health says there’s been a decrease in overdose deaths in the past two years. Chief Public...
Black-led birthing center provides alternative options for families
Birth Detroit is Black-led, community-based midwifery practice and the first free-standing birth center in Detroit.The organization’s co-founder, Elon Geffrard, says...
The Metro: Detroit’s new neighborhood safety office will lead with community residents
Safety continues to improve in Detroit. Recent numbers suggest that homicides fell well below 200 last year. That was the...
New flu variant, vaccine guidance worry MDHHS’s top doctor
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging people who can get this season's flu shot to do...
The Metro: Why the health of Michiganders lags behind others around the nation — and how we can catch up
Health isn’t just influenced by the choices we make. It’s also determined by public policy. That’s the message of a...
The Metro: The power of preventing problems instead of responding to them
In America, we have a lot of very big problems, including climate change, income and wealth inequality and hyper partisanship....
The Metro: How to improve the care we provide Black pregnant mothers
Birthing is a fragile process. That’s why, with new life coming into the world, it’s the responsibility of a lot...