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Opinion

Time to rethink gender transition for kids

Local columns

Within the past few weeks, two major medical groups, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Medical Association, have issued statements recommending against gender-affirming surgeries on minors. This is a break from the past few years, when all the relevant medical societies ...

Almanac for March 10, 2026

Local columns

Today is Tuesday, March 10, the 69th day of 2026. There are 296 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1959, thousands of Tibetans rebelled against occupying Chinese forces, surrounding the Dalai Lama's palace to protect him from potential harm. Fierce fighting between Tibetans and ...

State offering naloxone kits for drug overdoses

Editorial

The state is making available — at no cost — kits for treating a drug overdose, when minutes can make the difference between life and death. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is providing free naloxone, medication that reverses opioid overdoses, at local health ...