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Pneumonia Vaccines for Adults are Now Recommended Starting at Age 50
by Dr. Laurie Archbald-Pannone
Autumn brings a chill in the air – and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults.
Although vaccine recommendations have been in flux, the…
Youth athletes, not just professionals, may face mental health risks from repeated traumatic brain injuries
by Dr. David B. Sarwer
On July 28, 2025, a 27-year-old gunman entered a New York City office building that is home to the National Football League’s headquarters. He shot and killed four people and injured one other before…
Anger after University of Michigan shuts down gender-affirming care for youth
by Jon King, Michigan Advance
Fear and anger have rippled through the trans community following the University of Michigan Health System’s announcement this week that it would stop providing medically necessary gender-affirming care…
A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
by Lee Haines
Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating itchiness, pain or even swelling…
University of Michigan Health Ends Gender-Affirming Care
by Andrew Roth
The University of Michigan’s statewide hospital network will stop providing gender affirming health care service for minors, bowing to pressure from the administration of President Donald Trump.
The statewide hospital…
How Germy is the Public Pool? An Infectious Disease Expert Weighs in
by Lisa Cuchara
On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears?
As an immunologist and infectious disease…
Sleep Loss Rewires the Brain for Cravings and Weight Gain
by Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse
You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich…
Suicide Among Southeast Michigan’s Youth: A Health Crisis Call to Action
by Stephen Modell, M.D. and Sarah Hartzell, Ph.D.
Youth suicide prevention in Southeast Michigan and nationally has, this last year, experienced fits and starts. In October 2024, Superior Township leadership voted its final approval…
Package of Bills Introduced in Michigan House and Senate Aim to Ban Gender Transition Treatment for Minors
by J.D. Davidson
Michigan could join a growing list of states that ban gender transition procedures for minors.
The package of bills introduced in both the House and Senate would stop health care providers from prescribing puberty…
Why Social Media Before Bedtime Wreaks Havoc on our Sleep
by Brian N. Chin
“Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s the way we use social media at night?
Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread…