There’s a new health concern to getting outside in the region this summer. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has been carried into the Midwest this week, leaving the area hazy and smelling like burned wood. The EPA’s AirNow.gov site showed cities such as Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis and ...

Organ donations, like abortion and other bioethical matters, come with few one-size-fits-all-answers. But if House Bills 4362-4 pass, Michiganders’ tax forms will ask the question. We will be the first state to do so in this way, according to Bridge Michigan reporting. Already, Michigan ...

Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine to ensure a healthy and happy summer season. As the Fourth of July approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering these tips on food safety: — Clean: Scrub the ...

Disasters are unpredictable and can happen at any time to anyone. In honor of National Pet Preparedness Month this month, the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division encourages residents to create an emergency preparedness kit for their pets to ensure ...

With the July 4 Independence Day holiday fast approaching, fireworks will become a more common sight — and sound. Seasonal fireworks sales stands and tents already have begun to spring up in the region. But those who want to make fireworks part of their home celebration should learn in ...

This is National Mosquito Awareness Week, though most people in the region don’t have to wait long to become “aware” of the presence of this whining, persistent pest. Yet itchy bumps aren’t the only potential risk these biting insects pose to humans and domestic animals, the Michigan ...