A smile isn’t just a way of making a great first impression; it can be a sign of good health, too. Researchers are discovering new reasons to teach our kids to brush and floss daily and of the increasing importance of preventative dental care, and daily teeth cleaning. For the many families who miss preventative […]
Opioid use disorder exploded by 493 percent in Americans diagnosed from 2010 to 2016, according to a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBS) study released last month. The nationwide epidemic of addiction that has particularly devastated the South and Midwest reflects an ongoing challenge for the healthcare, law enforcement and neighborhoods, including those in Michigan, […]
There’s something all of the most important community organizations in Michigan and around the country have in common: consistency. Some programs are large and well-staffed, while others barely get by on the strength of their volunteers. But known or unknown, their determination to serve our children, families and residents on a continuous basis makes them […]
Knock out hunger: That’s the aim of the United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) block party partnership The block party is scheduled to run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at Jimmy Paul Hands On Boxing Gym, 5620 East Seven Mile Road. The partners, who are celebrating their fifth year […]
You might call it “Shark Tank,” tech-style. Not unlike that barely contained enthusiasm of contestants in the popular ABC reality series, the eager excitement of local entrepreneurs will be on display at TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs St., Aug. 10. DTX Launch Detroit’s 2017 Showcase welcomes tech entrepreneurs to pitch their savvy ideas or innovative products, […]
On Saturday, Sept. 9 the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) will do something it’s never done before: host the Detroit Cycling Championship. The inaugural event is the first of its kind for the DAC. “This is the next leg in the stool of amateur athletics that the club wants to promote,” says Pat O’Keefe, president of […]
When it comes to equal wages and equal respect for equal work, just about every professional woman has a story to tell. A recent series on Amazon Prime, “Good Girls Revolt,” recaps such misadventures. Mine involves a green bikini and a press conference for a major auto maker in Omaha. I’d flown into Omaha with […]
Parents eager to ensure their infants’ well-being are advised by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to avoid an ayurvedic remedy called Balguti Kesaria. Ayurvedic medicine is an eastern practice often studied by holistic health practitioners. Recent testing has found Balguti Kesaria samples contaminated with lead. The remedy is ground up and given […]
More Michigan residents are at risk of contracting hepatitis, particularly Hepatitis A, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services which just released its annual Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Report on Hepatitis B and C. Vaccines are available and residents are urged to get them to help protect against Hepatitis A and B. The infection […]
There’s no shortage of trendsetters in Michigan, particularly within its urban centers teeming with talented fashion designers and artisans. Although many have developed a cult-like following among loyal patrons, they face a significant uphill challenge when it comes to getting in front of big name retailers capable of moving their designs up off the showroom and onto the store floor. Bottom line: […]