MARQUETTE — Without laws to prevent it, Michiganders with disabilities are not guaranteed equal consideration for needed organ transplants, advocates say. This discrimination has been an issue for those with developmental disabilities nationwide, said Nicole Patton, the manager of state ...

Let us again pay tribute to all our Firefighters emergency medical technicians who do so much for those who are in desperate need of emergency action that can be potentially be life-saving. We all owe so very much to all of our local Firefighters and EMTs who serve us all so very well in all ...

Fitness fads have come and gone over the years. Who can forget the entertainment value of Richard Simmons, or the popularity of “Jazzercise?” The fitness craze has blossomed from a fringe activity, pursued by a few “oddballs” in the 70’s, to the billion dollar industry it is today. ...

BALTIMORE — As Maria Young came to, she had visions of being held captive on a cruise ship. Trapped against her will, she cried out for help. It was early February, more than three months since the health communications specialist from Rockville contracted COVID-19. She spent that time ...

In a previous article, I told you about two researchers, Glenn A. Gaesser from Arizona State University and Siddhartha S. Angadi from the University of Virginia, who asked a provocative question: should weight loss even be the primary focus of obesity treatment? The data about dieting is ...

LANSING — Rural communities could receive funding to shift responses to mental health emergencies from law enforcement to trained mental health professionals if two Senate bills pass. The legislation would establish community grants to assist local governments with increasing crisis ...