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Poor kids are treated differently in emergency rooms, study says

WebThis is not the first study to find gaps in access to medical treatment for kids with public insurance. A 2011 study in The New England Journal of Medicine found kids …

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Are Michigan doctors ignoring the state's "biggest public health …

WebDr. Vincent Felitti, father of the seminal Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) study that has informed so much of State of Opportunity’s reporting and recently …

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What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 …

WebSince the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began three years ago, its origin has been a topic of much scientific — and political — debate. Two main theories exist: The virus …

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Only one antibody therapy treats omicron. Michigan has just 4,000 …

WebHealth. Only one antibody therapy treats omicron. Michigan has just 4,000 doses of it. When omicron becomes the dominant variant in Michigan, most of the state's …

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Official alleges politics interfering with health decisions in Ottawa

WebThe top health official in Ottawa County says politics are getting in the way of health services. It’s the latest allegation in a lawsuit filed against the county by Adeline …

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Suffering in silence: The stigma surrounding mental illness in the

WebShame, lack of trust, and socioeconomic status remain barriers in mental health. Some reasons that prevent African-Americans from seeking treatment and …

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Picking a good health insurance plan can be confusing. Here's …

WebThis guide from Life Kit includes podcast episodes on how to select the right health care plan, a glossary of common insurance jargon and why you should give your …

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Where you grow up can have a big impact on your future. Here's …

WebThe New York Times' The Upshot has a handy rundown of the current research out of Harvard on why neighborhoods matter. The takeaway: The earlier a child …

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Treatment and trials go on, but Michigan doctors split on …

WebThousands of people are being recruited to participate in southeast Michigan clinical trials — touted as among the largest in the country — to test the effectiveness of …

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From health to happiness, how neighbors impact our lives

WebJeffrey Morenoff is the director of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan. He’s been studying how neighborhoods affect us. Morenoff joined …

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Abandoned homes affect your health. But here's what can help.

WebIt's the organ responsible for creating new T cells in the body, which help fight off infection. Aiello calls it "a good barometer of the integrity of your immune system." …

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National Eating Disorders Association phases out human helpline, …

WebAndrew Tate. Abbie Harper worked for a helpline run by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), which is now being phased out. Harper disagrees with …

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Report: Wayne County among the worst counties for health …

WebA new report ranked Wayne County as the worst county in the state for health outcomes for its residents. Washtenaw and Oakland County ranked among the best.

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How does your neighborhood shape you

WebAccording to the study: Four neighborhood factors—social cohesion, social control, spatial mismatch, and environmental hazards—have the strongest effect on …

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Syphilis is resurging in the U.S., a sign of public health's funding …

WebThe country nearly eradicated this treatable sexually transmitted disease twice, only to see it come roaring back. The failure shows the weakness of a cash …

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Ten resources for low income families in Michigan

WebThe Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education to families of children and young adults with disabilities from birth to age 26. …

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Living in a violent neighborhood can give you PTSD, study suggests

WebLiving in an environment of poverty and violence can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in African-American women with depressive symptoms, …

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Access to arts and culture may improve outcomes in low-income …

WebAccess to arts and culture may improve outcomes in low-income communities. Exposure to the arts improves a child's lifelong outcomes. Arts education increases the …

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Infant mortality, part 1: A personal tragedy, and a plan for the future

WebThe study opens up the possibility to save a lot of infants around the state, and save a lot of money. Dr. Hassan estimates that if health providers screened 100,000 …

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