Although many of us in cool and rainy Michigan might be surprised to hear it, warm weather is creeping into the forecast. And along with increasing temps, there is a greater risk for heat-related…
In 2007, Austin Whitney was paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic drunk driving accident. At the time, Whitney had just graduated from high school with a 4.0 grade point average. Determined to…
The increasing affordability and availability of GPS-enabled devices has helped countless travelers reach their destinations in recent years. But the story of a Canadian couple who went missing in…
By now, many college students are celebrating the end of their school years, and high school students can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is a time of unbridled joy for most graduates,…
Vienna Presbyterian Church in Virginia defied its insurance company’s lawyers in March when it admitted its mistakes in handling claims of sexual abuse, and accepted responsibility for its…
Diet and exercise. Doctors, nutritionists, and health experts have been telling us that these two things are central to a healthy lifestyle. And, in general, this is true – healthy eating and…
It’s Monday morning, and many of us would probably rather be in bed right now. In fact, sleep is an essential part of daily life, and most adults don’t get enough. Six to eight hours of restful…
Applications for mobile phones are very popular these days. Whether you want to play a game, do your taxes, or gaze into the night sky and see what constellations are up there, many new smart phones…
Orange, black, and white. The unmistakable colors of summertime road construction in Michigan. Despite gas prices around $4.30 per gallon (and likely climbing), spring and summer mean that many…
A rare form of kidney cancer known as Wilm’s tumor has been found in five children in the last four years in the small town of Marine City, Michigan. The most recent victim is a six-month old girl…
By a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Judiciary Committee of the Michigan Senate passed a bill that would require all public schools in the state to implement anti-bullying policies. Although this…
As more and more conditions are being managed by medications, patients across the country are relying on their doctors and pharmacists more than ever before. In 2010, Americans spent over $300…
