The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans[1] across the U.S. would lose their coverage through Medicaid – the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and individuals – under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act making its way through Congress.
That includes 248,000 to 414,000 of my fellow residents[2] of Michigan based on the House Reconciliation Bill in early June 2025....
Speedballing[1] – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s[2] when World War I soldiers were often treated with a combination of cocaine and morphine.
Once associated with high-profile figures like John Belushi[3], River Phoenix[4] and Chris...
Do you remember the COVID-19 shutdowns?
Many Americans could no longer do the activities they enjoyed[1] once businesses, schools, churches, gyms and community organizations shut their doors. Even spending time with friends and family[2] became nearly impossible.
Now imagine living that kind of isolation all the time.
For millions of Americans with serious mental health conditions, being unable to engage in meaningful activities is...