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Stroke is ranked as the second-leading cause of death worldwide, with an annual mortality rate of about 5.5 million people. (elenabsl/Adobe Stock)

Many good reasons to learn how to spot a stroke

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, so learning how to spot one can be vital in saving your own life, or someone else's…

In the America's Health Rankings report, Michigan ranks 18th among states for childhood immunizations, and 27th for kids getting preventive dental care. (tigercat_lpg/Adobe Stock)

Report shows uptick in mental health concerns for MI women

Michigan women have mental-health concerns at rates higher than the national average, according to a new report. The United Health Foundation …

Michigan obesity rates have more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the last 30 years. (Adobe Stock)

MI adults learn to 'lead by example' for kids' heart health

Heart disease is Michigan's number one cause of death. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it - in the next …

The use of e-cigarettes jumped 78% nationally among high school students from 2017 to 2018.(AdobeStock)

MI Health Groups Call Tobacco Bill Package "Weak"

LANSING, Mich. - A package of tobacco regulation bills is headed to the Michigan House, and some health organizations are concerned that it doesn't …

Vaping fluid marketed to teens comes in flavors such as mango, mint, cotton candy and gummy bear. (Zamuruev/Adobestock)

Michigan Becomes First State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

LANSING, Mich. – Public health groups are applauding a first-in-the-nation move by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday to ban the sale of …

The National Institute on Drug Abuse says about 30% of teens who vape start smoking within six months, compared with about 8% of non-users.(Vaping 360/Creative Commons)

Supporters Promote Controversial Anti-Vaping Bill

HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — Supporters are speaking out this week in favor of a pair of controversial anti-vaping bills - with opponents saying they …

A new report says Michigan is not investing enough in prenatal cessation and smoking prevention. (Pixabay)

Report: Pregnant Michiganders Smoking at Alarming Rates

LANSING, Mich. -- Smoking during pregnancy can cause a multitude of negative health outcomes for a child, yet pregnant women in Michigan are lighting …

Within 12 hours of quitting smoking blood oxygen levels return to normal. (Dodgertonskillhause/Morguefile)

Trying to Quit Smoking? It Can Take Several Tries

LANSING, Mich. – The addictive nature of nicotine makes kicking the habit extremely difficult, and some Michiganders who resolved to quit …

Photo: While cigarette smoking rates have gone down, the use of e-cigarettes has more than made up for that decrease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo credit: jakemaheu/WikimediaCommons.

Report: E-Cigs Now Top Choice For Young People

LANSING, Mich. - Experts say it's a disturbing trend as e-cigarette use among young people in Michigan and across the U.S. is topping regular …

PHOTO: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has kicked off its new Tips From Former Smokers campaign, highlighting the dangers of e-cigarettes and health effects beyond the heart and lungs. Photo credit: mojaveprincess/wikimedia commons.

E-Cigs Targeted in New Anti-Smoking Campaign

LANSING, Mich. - Colon cancer, vision problems and myths about vaping, using e-cigarettes, are featured in the Centers for Disease Control and …

PHOTO: New data shows the number of calls to poison control centers about electronic cigarette incidents more than doubled last year, which has prompted the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to call on the Food and Drug Administration to finalize regulations. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

E-Cigarette Poisonings on the Rise

WASHINGTON – The number of calls to poison control centers about electronic cigarette incidents more than doubled last year, compared with 2013…

GRAPHIC: The new CDC National Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows 41 percent of teens admit to texting or e-mailing while driving. CREDIT: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC: Risky Teen Behavior Shifts

LANSING, Mich. - Less cigarette smoking, soda drinking and physical fighting, but more time at computers and other tech devices. That's the snapshot …

PHOTO: Giving Michigan babies the right start is the focus of a new report from the Michigan League for Public Policy, which finds major disparities between babies born in the state's city compared with outlying areas. Photo credit: Paul Anderson / Morguefile.com.

Report: Too Many MI Babies Don't Get the Right Start

LANSING, Mich. - Planning for a better future for Michigan means investing in the state's kids before they're even born. That's according to a new …

PHOTO: Electronic cigarettes often are viewed as a safer alternative to tobacco, and their popularity seems to be on the rise, but there are lingering questions about their safety Photo credit: freestockphotos.com

Safety of Electronic Cigarettes Still Under Debate

LANSING, Mich. - Electronic cigarettes often are advertised as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but there are a lot of questions about …

Jim Gordon with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine says while anti-depressants do help some patients, they also have drawbacks and he wants people to consider

More Than 30 Million Americans Taking Anti-Depressants

LANSING, Mich. – When dealing with depression, experts say people are too often turning to prescription drugs as their first option. Dr…

A new report by the American Lung Association says millions of women may have undiagnosed lung problems, and that they are more susceptible than men to the effects of tobacco smoke.

Report: Smoking Affects Women Much More than Men

LANSING, Mich. – A report from the American Lung Association says women are 37 percent more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Michigan Smokers Urged to Kick the Habit for Smokeout

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan residents who are ready to kick the smoking habit can join millions of others nationwide Thursday during the annual Great …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

Michigan Residents Are Smoking Less but Eating More and it’s Showing

LANSING, Mich. - Michiganders are like most Americans in that they have been smoking less over the last 15 years, which has resulted in longer life …

Smoke-Free Laws Push Questionable Tobacco Alternatives

LANSING, Mich. - Not being able to light up legally in a public place in many Michigan communities doesn't mean the tobacco companies and others have …

New Report: Tobacco Use Impairs Military Readiness

LANSING, Mich. - The days when American soldiers got cigarettes with their food rations are long gone, but the military still has higher smoking …

Lung Association: Great Time to Be a Quitter in MI

LANSING, Mich. - A new federal law greatly strengthens the federal regulation of cigarettes and tobacco products at the same time varied services are …

Fumar más enfermedad mental: combinación mortal.

Lansing, Michigan - La adicción al tabaco, combinada con desórdenes mentales, arroja estadísticas alarmantes de muertes prematuras ..…

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