How to handle back to school anxiety
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As children head back to school, there can be a lot of anxiety involved. Resources are available to help you and your child navigate this time.

Doctor: Back-to-school preparations for kids should involve considering Covid vaccine

State officials in Lansing and with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services say being vaccinated helps with making a safe return for students at schools and college campuses.

Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert

Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.

Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch

The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.

Oakland County judge rips pro-life witnesses, says both are not credible

An Oakland County Judge ripped two doctors called by the defense in the case regarding an injunction on 1931 law that would ban abortions in Michigan, saying neither one was credible.

GLWA water main break: Damaged pipe to be removed on Saturday

The Great Lakes Water Authority says the damaged section of a 120-inch wide water pipe will be cut and removed with a crane on Saturday. Here's what it means for when the water could be flowing again.

Short-staffed with long hours, U-M Health nurses push for better work conditions

"I worked from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., went home, slept four hours before I need to get up, shower, eat and go to work a 16-hour shift on four hours of sleep and a bowl of cereal," said Michael Hoban, a neonatal ICU nurse.

Oakland U, Beaumont partnership seeks to stop nurse shortages in state

"Many nurses pick up more shifts because they want to be part of the team they want to care for patients so they’re working the fourth shift sometimes a fifth shift," said Stewart.

Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids

Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.

Boil advisories and water distribution; water resources for affected Metro Detroit communities

Boil advisories, water distribution events, and sprinkler use suspensions: here's what to know for Metro Detroit communities affected by the Great Lakes Water Authority water main break.

CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response

The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.

Detroit Labor Day March canceled third year in a row

The AFL-CIO announced the cancellation ahead of the event set to take place on Sept. 5. The Labor Day March was also canceled in 2020 and 2021.