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Residents could not have their "reproductive health data" processed for information or sold to other businesses without consenting specifically to it, under legislation by Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), which received committee testimony Tuesday.

Michiganders would have access to free contraception starting in November and information on how to apply for coverage that includes sexually transmitted infection testing after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new program Wednesday

Michigan residents are getting closer to being able to verify their age when buying alcohol and cigarettes through an app on their smartphone or tablet.

Low vaccination rates have become a statewide issue in Michigan schools, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Medical facilities would be required to store sharps, such as needles, syringes, scalpels and more, in a special box called a sharps container for up to 18-months or until the container is 75% filled under SB 482 , which passed unanimously with immediate effect.