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How Common is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Adults?
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Healthcare 360: Connecting Your Care In and Out of the Doctor's Office
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Food Pantry Grants
$250,000 Invested in Michigan Food Pantries to Put More Fresh Food Within Reach
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How to Get Rid of Bloating
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10 Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors at a Checkup
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Prevention
6 Things Everyone Should Know About the Flu Shot
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Affordability
Healthcare Costs Are Rising Faster Than Inflation — and Driving Up Health Insurance Costs
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Again Ranked No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Medicare Advantage Plans in Michigan for 2026 by JD Power
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Ranks No. 1 in Medicare Advantage Customer Satisfaction for Second Consecutive Year
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Creating a Mental Health ‘Game Plan’ for the Second Half of the Year
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Causes of Frequent Urination: When You Should Be Concerned
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The MIND Diet for Dementia: What to Eat and What to Avoid
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Prevention
Forehead Acne: Causes, Treatment and Everything You Need to Know
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The Strategic Value of Integrating Medical and Pharmacy Benefits at Blue Cross
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How Grief Can Show Up in the Body: The Hidden Signs to Know
Prevention
Low Fiber Diet for Colonoscopy Prep
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Is it a Cold, the Flu, Covid or RSV?
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Is there a Connection Between Sickle Cell Disease and Leukemia?
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Why Do I Get So Hot When I Sleep?
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U.S. Surgeon General Advises Screen Time Limits for Kids
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Detroit’s Taylor Street Primary Care Builds Trust in Community with Disability Accessible Care
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BCBSM Foundation Grant Helps MiSide Launch Youth Support Program in Detroit That Pairs Therapy with Structured Social Support
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Safety Net Grants
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Navigating the Dairy Aisle: Which Milk Is Right for You?
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How Hydration Plays a Role in Getting Over Sickness
Affordability
The Cost Equation of Poor Mental and Physical Health
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Does Stress Cause Hair Loss?
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What are Stress Hives?
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Nourishing Michigan Communities: Grant Opportunity to Improve Food Access
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Best Diet for Gastroparesis
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Women's Health
Why Women are More Susceptible to Thyroid Disease
Prevention
Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: More Than 5,000 Cases Reported Across 17 Counties
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How Supplements Can Interact with Medications
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Air Quality Alerts: How to Stay Healthy and Safe
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What is Synovial Sarcoma?
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Skin Cancer Warning Signs Everyone Should Know 
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Promoting Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Workplace
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What is Nodular Melanoma?
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Disability Pride Month 2026: History, Meaning, ADA Impact and Ways to Celebrate
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More Than $66,000 in Grants Expand Healthcare Access for People with Disabilities
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Prevention
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Can You Repair Sun Damaged Skin?
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Are Multivitamins Worth It?
Community
Blue Cross Offers Town Hall About Thriving as a Senior
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Hangry Explained: Why Being Hungry Makes You Angry
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Blue Cross Offers Asahi Weekly Classes for Physical, Mental Health
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Community
Trinity Health Aims to Improve Liver Cancer Screening Rates Through Physician, Patient Education Intervention
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Continues Longtime Investment in Safety & Quality of Healthcare
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Physical & Mental Effects of Stress
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Brain Exercises for Alzheimer's and Dementia
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The Science Behind Decluttering
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How Long Does Food Poisoning Last?
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Food Poisoning vs. Stomach Bug: What's the Difference?
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What to Know About Lyme Disease and Tick-Born Illnesses
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New Report: Preventive Care Saves Families Thousands While Supporting Long-Term Affordability
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Sweet Without Sugar: Smart Swap or Not?
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Brain Age and How Midlife Habits Can Shape Your Brain’s Future
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Why Modern Masculinity Means Prioritizing Men’s Health
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Health Plan 101: A College Prep Course for Parents and Students
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Does Sunscreen Cause Acne?
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Avoid Swimmer’s Itch This Summer in Michigan Lakes
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CPTSD vs. PTSD: Understanding the Differences Between These Trauma Disorders
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Why Do I Bruise So Easily?
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Daily Coffee May Help Lower Dementia Risk 
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Treatment Options for Neuropathy in Feet
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Humidity and High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
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Why are Men More Likely to Get Skin Cancer?
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Study: Alcohol Consumption Now Linked to More Than 60 Diseases
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The Link Between Alcohol Use and Dementia
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How Watching Too Much TV Affects Your Mental Health
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Double-Digit Premium Increases May Force Half of Michigan Small Businesses to Drop Healthcare Benefits
Health and Wellness
June is Men’s Health Month: What Can I Do?
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40 Years of Health Tips: A Doctor’s Guide to Staying Well
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Red Flags of Fraud: Upcoming Events Help Michigan Seniors Stay Safe and Supported
Community
Blue Cross Offers Town Hall About Fall Risk for Seniors
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Men’s Mental Health Month: What Men Can Do to Improve Their Mental Health
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Why We Are Updating Our Incident-to Policy
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Differences Between Sunburn, Sun Poisoning, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion
Affordability
American Heart Association: The U.S. is Facing a Healthcare Affordability Crisis
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Night Owls May Have Worse Heart Health: Here’s What to Know
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Breathing Retraining Practices Help Older Adults in Metro Detroit Better Manage Asthma Symptoms

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CT Scan vs. MRI: What is the Difference?
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Why You Need to Clean Your Water Bottle
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Liver Function and Its Connection to Hormone Regulation
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How Much Protein Do Women Need After Menopause?
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Health and Wellness
What is Blue Mind Theory?
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Mental Health
What is a Pain Scale?
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How Can Sound Help You Sleep?
Prevention
The Subtle Surge of Women's Health Concerns
Health and Wellness
Understanding the Differences Between Burnout and Stress
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5 Health Numbers Every Woman Should Know
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2026 Downtown Detroit Grand Prix Guide: Everything You Need to Know
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Approaching Behavioral Health Holistically
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Why Women are More Likely to be Diagnosed with Depression than Men

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Improving Health Literacy of Michigan Residents: New Grant Program Accepting Applications
Affordability
How Preventive Care Can Make Health Care More Affordable
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What are Allergies?
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Health and Wellness
How to Tell if Shortness of Breath is from Anxiety
Preventive Care
5 Things I'd Never Do for My Skin
Care Management
How Care Management Drives Employer Cost Savings
Preventive Care
5 Ways to Observe Women’s Health Month
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Coverage
How to Read Your Explanation of Benefits
Prevention
When It’s Not “Just Allergies.” What to Know About Adult-Onset Asthma
Community
The Eyes and Ears of the Court: How CASA Volunteers are Changing the Future for Foster Kids in Oakland County
Affordability
Detroit News Op-ed Recap: Corporate Hospital Systems are Driving Up Health Care Costs in Michigan
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Blue Cross Offers Town Hall for Seniors Focused on Managing Mental Health
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Step Up for Wellness: Michigan Schools Can Apply for 2026-2027 Building Healthy Communities Program
Pharmacy
Common Medications Can Make Your Skin More Sensitive to Sunlight
Health and Wellness
Mental Health Awareness Month: What Can I Do?
Health and Wellness
How Often Can a Child Take Antibiotics?
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Gen Z vs. Millennial Mental Health
Health and Wellness
Study: Taking a Digital Detox Improves Well-Being and Attention Span
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Prevention
Can Allergies Cause Fever?
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How Blue Cross Negotiates Lower Prices for Members
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What Cooking Oils Should You Use and Why?
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How Much Protein Do You Need?

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Strengthens West Michigan Partnership with Move to Downtown Grand Rapids
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Snoring Remedies: How to Stop Snoring Naturally
Prevention
When Should I Start Taking My Allergy Medication?
When we contract relatively mild illnesses like chickenpox and the measles – typically as children – we usually develop natural, lifelong immunity against them after infection activates our immune systems.  
Prevention
Active vs. Passive Immunity: What’s the Difference? 
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Syphilis Cases in Michigan Are Surging. Here’s Why.
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How to Eat for Diverticulitis
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How Long Does Poison Ivy Last?
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Generation AI and the Real Consequences of Digital Comfort for Teens
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Affordability
What Happens if You Go Out of Network for Care?
Prevention
5 Self-Exams You Can Do at Home for Cancer Prevention
Health and Wellness
What to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Health and Wellness
Are There Any Benefits of Castor Oil?
Prevention
Let’s Talk About Testicular Cancer – The Most Common Cancer in Males Under 45
Affordability
WSJ Recap: Why Americans Spend More on Health Care Than the Rest of the World
Coverage
What Blue Cross is Doing to Improve Our Prior Authorization Process, Reduce Requirements and Increase Transparency
Health and Wellness
Understanding the Levels of Autism
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Why Scrolling First Thing in the Morning May Be Hurting Your Health
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Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms
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Mental Health
Crisis Services Provide Support for Urgent Behavioral Health Concerns
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How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?
Whole Person Health
Why Do I Have a Sore Throat on One Side?
Health and Wellness
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Prevention
Can You Take Allergy Medication While Pregnant?
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How to Increase HDL Cholesterol
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Why the 3 P.M. Slump Happens and How to Beat It
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Battle Creek Food Pantry Offers Healthy Options, Community Support
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What to Do When Your Lab Results Are ‘Normal’ But Your Symptoms Persist
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Health and Wellness
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Prevention
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