Health

WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Dr. Kimberly Dodd, Dean of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Flint city council Wednesday approved spending $50,000 to leverage state and private funding that could eliminate around $32 million in medical debt.

Wayne and Oakland counties recently announced they’re already wiped out about $36 million in medical debt for thousands of residents.

Getting equitable healthcare to rural areas is a challenge because of the distance between patients and clinics. But a new drone pilot program is testing a potential solution.

On Friday, December 1st, the nation recognizes the 35th World AIDS Day, a day to remember those who have passed from the disease, while continuing to raise awareness of the ongoing pandemic.

Researchers found that male teens who reported multiple concussions within the past year were also more likely to report some suicidal behaviors. But they caution against jumping to conclusions.

The new plane will become the primary vessel for transporting ill and injured patients across Northern Michigan and beyond.

A small backyard flock of 15 birds in Eaton County were impacted by the infection.

In the next few decades, climate experts predict Michigan summers will resemble Arkansas and winters will be more like in Ohio. Now some officials in public health are trying to prepare for the impacts of those trends.

The EPA’s new health advisories show that essentially no levels of PFAS are safe in drinking water.