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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference on the Autism report by the CDC at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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The Metro: Demystifying and fighting misinformation about autism and those who have it

Robyn Vincent, The Metro April 23, 2025

Many have criticized U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in recent weeks for making sweeping claims about the cause...

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The Metro: How children’s education impacts parental dementia risk

The Metro, Tia Graham, Sascha Raiyn April 23, 2025

Dementia affects more than six million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health, accounting for more than 100,000 deaths...

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Detroit Evening Report: U-M report finds most older adults concerned about climate and health

Nargis Rahman April 14, 2025

The National Poll on Healthy Aging has released new data regarding how climate change and extreme weather impact health for...

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The Metro: The impact of unrealistic beauty standards on women’s mental health

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Tia Graham, Cary Junior II April 10, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and...

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The Metro: Talking to strangers is good for your health, research shows

The Metro, David Leins March 27, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Think about the last place you were in public. It could...

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Officials say northern Michigan ‘just as vulnerable’ to measles outbreak

Michael Livingston March 18, 2025

The first measles case in Michigan this year was confirmed in Oakland County on Friday. Officials continue to monitor the case...

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Farmworkers say they’re struggling to get bird flu testing, PPE

Kate Wells March 7, 2025

Some dairy farmworkers say they’re struggling to get basic resources like PPE, testing, and flu shots needed to protect themselves...

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The Metro: Detroit Metro Airport might be getting a cigar lounge

The Metro, John Filbrandt February 17, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re celebrating a belated Valentine’s Day today and bringing you a...

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Detroit Evening Report: Corewell Health to resume gender-affirming care for minors + more

Bre'Anna Tinsley February 13, 2025

Editor's Note: Soon after the recording of this segment, Corewell Health reversed their previous announcement and will resume their previous...

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Doctor says HPV vaccine and routine screenings aid against cervical cancer

Nargis Rahman February 7, 2025

The American Cancer Society estimates 13,360 people are diagnosed with and 4,320 people die from cervical cancer every year in...

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The Metro: Holistic medicine is becoming a more common practice

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey February 4, 2025

Over the past few decades, holistic medicine has become more influential in America as trust in institutional medicine degrades. This...

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Wayne State University’s College of Nursing trains over 600 people in Mental Health First Aid

Nargis Rahman December 31, 2024

Wayne State University’s College of Nursing trained about 600 people in Mental Health First Aid through a $1.5 million grant...

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