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AAA warns about deer, darkness and other dangers

As autumn settles in and darkness comes earlier, AAA urges Michigan drivers to stay alert for seasonal traffic hazards that can make roads more dangerous. “From unpredictable weather to increased wildlife activity, fall presents unique challenges that demand extra caution,” Adrienne Woodland, spokesperson for AAA – The Auto Club Group, said in a news release. Common seasonal traffic safety hazards can include — — Slick roads: Rain and fallen leaves can create slippery roads, reducing traction and increasing stopping distances. Reduce your speed to increase safety. — Fog: ...

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness and promote healthier lifestyles to prevent and manage diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that causes high blood glucose or sugar. The hormone insulin is needed to move the sugar, but diabetes limits the body’s ability to make enough insulin. When the body can’t make enough insulin or uses the insulin the right way, sugar builds up in the blood. This can cause harm to eyes, kidneys and nervous system. But here’s the thing: More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know ...

Prices keep rising, but White House calls it a victory

Is “three” the new “two?” Consumer prices notched another 3% year-on-year increase in September, according to data published from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. No one in Washington seems bothered that this remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target. The headline measure of consumer-price inflation rose 0.3% from August to September, with so-called core prices excluding food an energy increasing 0.2%. But core inflation also hit 3% year-on-year, a signal that households’ purchasing power continues to drop at a rapid pace. The White House press office ...