Public Health

The horse was from Roscommon County, the same county where Michigan's first human case of eastern equine encephalitissince 2021 was confirmed last month.

Officials found high levels of toxic metals near Bay City's Liberty Bridge. The city is trying to rehome more than 10 people who have been living there.

The Trump administration is suggesting a change in childhood vaccines, but local officials say no changes have been made.

Food safety experts say contaminated water in farm fields is a likely culprit. But questions still remain about the current outbreak.

The gastrointestinal illness cyclosporiasis continues to spread across Michigan, with state health officials reporting nearly 700 cases as of Monday — up from about 170 last week.

Algae thrive in the lake’s warm, shallow environment. Forecasters expect this year’s bloom to be moderate compared to previous years.

Health authorities have reported 184 cases of salmonella in 31 states, and 21 cases in Michigan.

Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.

There is a wide consensus among health experts and even many dairy associations that drinking raw milk is dangerous, especially for children. But a Republican state lawmaker wants Michigan to let dairies sell unpasteurized milk directly to customers.

The Digital Equity Act is part of the sweeping 2021 infrastructure law, which included $65 billion to build high-speed internet infrastructure and connect millions without access to the internet.