DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read this morning that the shingles vaccine, Shingrix, "may have a protective effect against dementia." It goes on to say the studies that have been conducted so far are only observational. Is this something that you could address? — J.S.B. ANSWER: There have been ...
(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) The group that claims to be Michigan’s largest hunting and fishing group has announced it is dissolving. “It’s not something we wanted to ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The National Weather Service has a neutral outlook on temperatures this summer in the Upper Peninsula, while AccuWeather predicts temperatures ranging 2 to 3 degrees above average. AccuWeather expects the hottest summer weather compared to average in the U.S. will be in the ...
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter signed by 22 states opposing a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) proposal that would allow the mailing of certain firearms across state borders. Since 1927, federal law has prohibited the USPS from mailing ...
HOUGHTON – Houghton County has outgrown how it handles recyclables, according to Brenden Presnell, materials management plan coordinator with the Western Upper Peninsula Planning Region (WUPPDR). Presnell said Houghton County processes about 18,000 tons of material per year, and currently ...
HOUGHTON COUNTY — Houghton and Ontonagon Road Commissions have lifted load limit restrictions for paved and most gravel roads according to a joint-announcement came from both offices Friday. The lifts come as seasonal restrictions, which were initiated on March 4, are ending. Houghton ...