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Ford’s second quarter numbers are strong, just not as strong as last year. Net income was down nine percent at $2 billion from April to June, with a 52-cent a share profit, off two cents from a year ago and falling short of Wall Street’s expectations for 60 cents a share. …

Within a minute of inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke, damage may occur to the blood vessels. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

Your smartphone can help put you in a better mood. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

The ice bucket challenge became a viral sensation in 2014 and raised more than $100 million. The ALS Association says money raised from the Challenge is the reason scientists have discovered a gene that contributes to the inherited type of this disease. Kristin Munyan is with the ALS Association Michigan …

The latest polling data reveals the gender gap in the race for president is alive and well in our state. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick has more on the numbers from Mitchell Research.

The second of four reports focused on a strategy for the Great Lakes says there should be a focus on renewing waterfronts, promoting water accessibility and investing in the state’s commercial and recreational harbors. The Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of the Great Lakes developed the strategy which is focused …

New research from the University of Michigan shows using a touch screen to order food could lead to more unhealthy eating. The co-authors of five studies on the subject found that an iPad-like touch interface with menus leads people to make more hedonistic food choices over more healthful ones. They …

Will union workers support Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the election? UAW President Dennis Williams says all indications point to NO. He says internal numbers put Trump support around 19 percent in the union.

There’s a critical blood shortage in Michigan and across the country. The Red Cross is concerned that they won’t have enough blood or platelets to meet those needs. Spokesperson Todd Kulman.

Among the 5.2 million Americans age 65 or older with Alzheimer’s disease, nearly two-thirds are women. This may be because men don’t show the same symptoms so they’re often misdiagnosed. Dr. Bruno Giordani is with the University of Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center.