Nothing marks the start of spring like a good spring cleaning. A good place to start, that’s often overlooked, is the medicine cabinet. Cleveland Clinic pharmacist Angela Giallourakis says if you do throw medicine into the garbage, disguise it first. You can also dispose of medications during one of the …

An interesting hearing at the state capital today that has to do with winter and getting into a warm car. Here’s Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

There’s a move at the state capital to make every lawmaker give a full financial disclosure as part of a push for more ethics in government. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick looks at the debate.

The dangers of mixing energy drinks with alcohol is the subject of a recent study. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of new research out of Canada.

The state’s traffic safety community will learn about Michigan’s leadership in connected and automated vehicle technology and testing as part 2017 Michigan Traffic Safety Summit. More than 600 people are expected at the meeting in Lansing that runs through Thursday. Another key topic today the possibility that marijuana will be …

A new telehealth law goes into effect today in Michigan. It involves using telecommunications technology to offer virtual health services and to share health related information. Telehealth is a booming industry and there are many apps that link you with on-demand doctors that will treat you virtually 24-7. Under the …

Calumet, MI. — The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with the Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Tech and Fitzgerald’s Restaurant, will be hosting a presentation and discussion on “Why Tourism Matters” by Dr. Sarah Nicholls on March 30, 2017, from 4-6 pm at the Siskiwit Reception Hall in Calumet, …

Registration is now open for the U.P. Math Championships hosted by Michigan Tech’s Department of Mathematical Sciences. The competition will take place on April 15th and is open to students in grades three to twelve. Students will compete as individuals and as teams of four in three categories: elementary, middle …

An Upper Peninsula lawmaker spent part of his visit to the area at a local health care provider. State Senator Tom Casperson toured Upper Great Lakes Hancock Family Health Center – Pediatrics on Friday. UGL showcased their pediatric services and discussed with the senator how Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers like UGL …

Roughly 1000 guests visited the campus of Michigan Tech this weekend for Preview Day, many seeing it for the first time. Those who arrived early were able to see some of the many projects that undergraduate students at the university are working on. One project showed how ultraviolet light could …