Despite a crackdown on drunk drivers in Michigan, Mothers Against Drunk Driving says the number of alcohol related deaths actually is up 28 per cent over last year. MADD’s State Executive Director Tyler MacEachren is calling on state lawmakers to pass tougher legislation, requiring ignition interlocks for all DUI offenders.

According to the American Psychological Association, 44-percent of Americans feel more stressed today than they did 5 years ago. And when you’re feeling stressed it’s easy to reach for some junk food. One way to combat stress is to include plenty of mood boosting foods in your diet. Oatmeal tops …

State lawmakers are concerned about the number of students being expelled from school. Details from Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.

Some potentially bad news for the parents and students at the state’s public universities. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports.

Could we see another spike in gas prices ahead of Memorial Day weekend? Charlie Langton has the story.

Childhood obesity has almost quadrupled among 6- to 11-year-olds since 1980 — and it’s become a psychosocial risk for these young kids. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

May is National Asthma Awareness Month. Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs affecting 24-million adults and more than 6-million children under the age of 18 in the U.S. As Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains – some Michigan residents are especially affected.

Many people with type 2 diabetes are treated by diet and exercise or medication to control their blood sugar. Now another tool is available to help. The American Diabetes Association is including bariatric surgery as a treatment option. Dr. Philip Schauer–

A warning for carmakers–pay more attention to software issues in vehicles. It controls everything in your car and complaints have grown yearly. JD Power President of Automotive Renee Stevens says it has the potential to cause long-term problems. She says it’s particularly important because new crash prevention technology is controlled …

The unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day weekend, and the Department of Natural Resources says camping reservations are up 12% over last year. Even with the increase, the DNR tells residents there is still plenty of sites still available across the state. Currently, the DNR has 645,000 camping and lodging …