Trump directs government to revamp care for kidney disease

Trump said his order was aimed at “making life better and longer for millions” by increasing the supply of donated kidneys.

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Couple claims clinic implanted their embryo in wrong woman

The lawsuit describes an alleged in vitro fertilization mix-up that involves three separate couples

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Cool new wearable devices can do miracles for your health

From a small light-up pad that makes your bruise fade faster to a strip of gel that minimizes scars, new innovations are on their way

In US 1st, baby is born from dead donor’s transplanted womb

The Cleveland Clinic says it has delivered the first baby in North America after a womb transplant from a dead donor

Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws

New research suggests legalizing recreational marijuana for U.S. adults in some states may have slightly reduced teens’ odds of using pot

Congress has ambitious agenda tackling health care costs

Senate and House are pushing to end surprise medical bills, curb high prices for medicines, and limit prescription copays for people with Medicare.

Children battling cancer to attend ‘Toy Story 4’ screening

A nonprofit is planning to give a group of young cancer patients and their families star treatment at a private screening of the movie “Toy Story 4”

Trump promises order aimed at lower prescription drug prices

Trump is promising an executive order that he says is intended to enable the U.S. government to pay lower prices for prescription drugs

Judge blocks Ohio abortion law, clinics to remain open

A federal judge temporarily blocked an Ohio law banning abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected on Wednesday

Employers turn to workers with autism for talent needs

Dozens of companies across Michigan have hired workers with autism in accounting, engineering, finances and more

Is forced telemedicine the future of health care?

Insurance giant Humana has partnered with a telemedicine provider called Doctor on Demand

Health panel: Millions of U.S. kids should get hepatitis shot

A scientific panel is recommending that more than 2 million U.S. kids get vaccinated against hepatitis A

Vaccine no match against flu bug that popped up near end

Figures released Thursday show the vaccine was only 29% effective overall

Jury awards more than $3M in Michigan bogus epilepsy case

A jury has awarded more than $3M to a woman misdiagnosed with epilepsy, one of hundreds to accuse a Detroit-area doctor of malpractice

Trump order seeks disclosure of hospital prices

Trump will sign an executive order Monday that calls for upfront disclosure by hospitals of actual prices for common tests and procedures

Nebraska slowly rolls out voter-approved Medicaid expansion

Nebraska was among several conservative states that declined to expand Medicaid

New drug to boost women’s sex drive approved in U.S.

U.S. women will soon have another drug option designed to boost low sex drive: a shot they can give themselves

House would block Feds from interfering with state pot laws

The House has voted to block the Justice Department from interfering with states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use

Gee whiz: Testing of sewage confirms rise in marijuana use

Researchers tested wastewater for a substance that is produced when people metabolize the active ingredient in pot

State: Opioid prescriptions in Michigan declined in 2018

Michigan also experienced a decrease in overall prescriptions for Schedule 2-5 drugs

Michigan reps want warnings for pregnant women on pot packaging

State lawmakers are pushing a plan to require labels on retail products that warn women against using pot while pregnant or nursing

San Francisco closer to ban on e-cigarette sales

San Francisco could become the first in the US to ban all sales of electronic cigarettes to crack down on youth vaping

Many U.S. jails fail to stop inmate suicides

The headlines on any given day show evidence of a crisis in the criminal justice system: “Suicide leading cause of death in Utah jails”

Board hits DMC’s ‘perceived deterioration’ in care

Report: An oversight board for the Detroit Medical Center is concerned about a "perceived deterioration in the quality of patient care" in the system.

Whitmer announces plan to battle opioid crisis

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the recipients of grant funding through the Michigan Opioid Partnership to decrease opioid overdoses and deaths.

Redford high school grad: Under chronic pain, ‘just keep going’

Emmanuel Franklin's drive to learn and to succeed in high school is a supreme example of the fortitude some youths bring to graduating.

Flint hospital wants hearing on order over Legionella risks

A Flint hospital ordered by the state to take steps to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria wants a hearing on the matter

Local governments seek negotiating power in opioid lawsuit

The approach would create dueling negotiating systems as state governments are also in collective settlement negotiations with the drug industry

West Nile virus found in Oakland County mosquito pool

Officials: Mosquito pool collected in Pontiac tested positive for virus, but no confirmed human cases have been recorded

What’s so bad about processed foods? Scientists offer clues

Processed foods tend to be full of salt, sugar and fat, but now scientists are trying to understand if there’s something else bad about them

White House expands health accounts aimed at small firms

The Trump administration is expanding options for employers to use special accounts to help workers buy their own health insurance

Not to be outdone, Tyson enters plant-based meat market

It will begin selling nuggets made from pea protein summer. A blended burger made from beef and pea protein will follow this fall

Stroke recovery can take months, doctors say after Dan Gilbert attack

Quicken Loans Chairman Dan Gilbert had a stroke two and a half weeks ago

Senate plan eases Medicaid work reporting rules

The bipartisan plan would simplify monthly reporting rules for Medicaid enrollees who must verify 80 monthly work hours beginning next year

New agency approving more pot shop licenses faster

Michigan’s new Marijuana Regulatory Agency has more than doubled the pace of its processing of medical marijuana facility license applications.

Jessica Biel not against vaccinations, just against bill

Actress Jennifer Biel says she’s not opposed to vaccinations, but she does not support a bill in California that would limit medical exemptions

Crash survivors fear no-fault auto insurance overhaul will cut aid

Auto crash survivors and other critics fear medical benefits will be cut or disappear under a no-fault insurance law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nebraska’s AG is lone holdout in pursuing opioid cases

Every other state has sued, filed administrative charges or promised to sue the companies blamed for the national crisis

State warns McLaren Hospital to fix Legionella issues

Two state agencies ordered McLaren Flint Hospital to correct conditions to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella

Abuse and neglect in nursing facilities unreported

Scouring Medicare billing records, it’s estimated that in 2016 about 6,600 cases reflected potential neglect or abuse that was not reported