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New crisis center aims to expand mental health care in Lansing
A new crisis care center is opening Tuesday in Lansing, offering an alternative to hospitalization for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
New crisis center aims to expand mental health care in Lansing
A new crisis care center is opening Tuesday in Lansing, offering an alternative to hospitalization for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
New crisis center aims to expand mental health care in Lansing
A new crisis care center is opening Tuesday in Lansing, offering an alternative to hospitalization for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
New crisis center aims to expand mental health care in Lansing
A new crisis care center is opening Tuesday in Lansing, offering an alternative to hospitalization for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
New crisis center aims to expand mental health care in Lansing
A new crisis care center is opening Tuesday in Lansing, offering an alternative to hospitalization for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
New crisis center aims to expand mental health care in Lansing
A new crisis care center is opening Tuesday in Lansing, offering an alternative to hospitalization for people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
🔴LIVE WNEM Morning Extra: Crews to break ground on MyMichigan Health-CMU medical building
Here are the latest stories from the TV5 newsroom!
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Seniors use weight loss drugs, Apple settlement, Disney trip deals
More seniors are using drugs like Ozempic, customers can claim part of an Apple settlement, and Disney offers promotional deals. Here's the Morning Business Report for Sept. 22.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Health experts warn of seasonal illness increase as fall begins
Local health experts are warning residents to prepare for an increase in seasonal illnesses as the first day of fall brings a drastic shift from humid heat to cool, wet conditions.
Is 50 the new 60?
Subscribe TL;DR: Younger generations are showing signs of worse health compared to earlier-born cohorts at the same age This backward “drift” is showing up both in mortality risk and chronic disease Worsening trends in obesity and diabetes are the most consistent signals Taking the long view, we’ve made astonishing gains in health and life expectancy in the last century. Global average life expectancy has more than doubled from 32 years in 1900 to 73 years in 2024. (But don’t forget, there were still old people when life expectancy was 32). As people lived longer, they also generally lived healthier along the way. It turns out that avoiding things that can kill you early, like malnutrition and lots of childhood infections, also keeps you healthier later in life. In a classic 2004 paper, Finch and Crimmins proposed that cohorts of children who benefited from fewer early life infections had less lifetime exposure to inflammation and cardiovascular disease later in life, accelerating mortality improvements at older ages. Poor nutrition in the womb has also been linked to a higher risk of later chronic disease. The upshot is that improvements in childhood health can pay dividends many decades later. The combination of better living conditions (nutrition, sanitation) and medical advances (antibiotics, vaccines, blood pressure meds, etc) meant that people’s healthy lifespan generally expanded, even as they lived longer. Aging researchers call this best-case scenario “compression of morbidity”—meaning we delay the onset of disease and disability even faster than the years of life we are adding. During my 20+ year research career, we could generally bank on the idea that younger generations would not only live longer but also keep getting healthier along the way. “60 is the new 50” as they say… Enter “Generational Health Drift” Sadly, this expectation of steady progress may be changing. You’ve probably heard that US life expectancy gains have slowed to a crawl in the past couple of decades. Mortality improvements are also slowing (though less dramatically) in many other high-income countries (you can read more about that in a review paper I wrote here). Mortality is a very blunt health measure, but it is often a good barometer for the broader population health trends happening underneath. And we are now seeing that younger generations may be in worse health at similar ages compared to earlier born cohorts. My collaborator Prof. George Ploubidis at University College London coined this worsening health in more recently born cohorts “generational health drift.” “Generational health drift” is bad news on multiple fronts. Most obviously, we don’t want our health progress to go backward. But the timing is also bad, since our populations are aging. In demographic terms, “population aging” means that the proportion of the population at older ages (i.e >65 years) is increasing. Fun demography fact: Current population aging is not due to the recent declines in the birth rates making the news, but declines in fertility decades ago, after the “baby boom.” As baby boomers reach older ages, the smaller cohorts behind them mean the percentage of older adults will increase. For example, the share of the population age 65 and older in the US increased from 12.4% in 2004 to 18.0% in 2024. This story of population aging was written long ago. Many worry that population aging will put pressure on health care and pension systems. But if people reach older ages in better health than in years past, those fiscal pressures would be less dire than projected. Healthy older people can also continue to contribute to society in many valuable ways, including paid work, caregiving, community service….even high political office 🤷. On the flip side, if younger generations reach retirement age in worse health and with more disabling conditions, this could magnify the societal challenge of population aging. Evidence for worsening generational health A recent paper that I LOVED in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Dr. Leah Abrams and colleagues examined which birth cohorts (aka generations) were behind worsening US mortality. Behold the Lexis diagram (cue swooning demographers). Calendar time is on the x-axis, age on the y-axis. Birth cohorts can be followed over time as they age on the diagonal lines moving up and to the right. This figure plots the year-on-year % change in all-cause mortality at a given age. Green shading indicates mortality improvements over time, white is stagnation, and gray shading indicates worsening mortality. Following the diagonal line for those born in 1950, you can see a noticeable shift from green to gray that follows this cohort for most of their lives. This gray shading shows generally worsening mortality for the 1950 to 1959 birth cohorts compared to their predecessors across all ages. Concerningly for my GenX and elder millennial peeps, there was also a deterioration in mortality for birth cohorts born in the 1970s and 1980s, visible as dark gray areas at ages 30 to 45 during the 2010s. While some of these mortality changes reflect specific shocks such as the opioid epidemic, most deaths still occur from major causes of death such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. For cancer, the gray in the top left corner of the figure below reflects the legacies of smoking for older cohorts, followed by a period of green with improvements in cancer mortality as smoking rates declined. But the white/gray shading in the bottom right corner highlights a stagnation and reversal of the cancer trends, with cohorts born around 1970 to 1985 experiencing worsening cancer mortality. This deterioration was most noticeable for colon cancer mortality, possibly linked to obesity or dietary factors. Not just dying more, but less healthy along the way. A recent paper by Dr. Laura Gimeno of University College London (of which I am a co-author), found evidence that more recently born cohorts in Great Britain have stagnating or worsening health. A stylized picture of what“generational health drift” might look like: The review paper found: Rates of childhood overweight and obesity were highest among Gen Z. Rates of diabetes in the 40s almost doubled from 3.1% among the Baby Boomers to 5.9% in Generation X. Gen Z reported higher rates of poor mental health in adolescence compared to earlier-born groups. These UK results are consistent with studies showing worsening health across generations in the US as well. A 2021 US study found that more recently born cohorts had worse biological markers (like blood pressure and blood sugar) than earlier generations at the same age. A separate 2022 study of Americans aged 50 and over found that more recently born generations had a higher number of chronic diseases, with younger age of disease onset. A 2024 Lancet paper found that in the US, women born in 1945 had 33% obesity prevalence at age 50, rising to 48.2% for women born in 1970 turning 50. So what’s going on, and can we turn it around? We don’t have a definitive answer for what’s causing the deteriorating health of younger cohorts, but circumstantial evidence points to worsening trends in obesity and diabetes in both the US and UK. Remember that cohort trends reflect lagged effects of early environments, and younger generations have faced both earlier onset and more severe obesity across their lifetimes. Despite these very concerning trends, the future is not set in stone. We’ve reversed poor generational health trends before: drops in smoking are a major reason cancer and heart disease deaths fell so dramatically in recent decades. GLP-1 drugs may finally turn the tide against rising rates of obesity and diabetes, though it is still early days. But things could also get worse…for example from a return to higher levels of childhood infectious diseases that can have a lasting impact on health. See for example: [ ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) [ Don’t You Forget About Me(asles): The Virus That Erases Immune Memory ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Jenn Dowd, PhD · March 24, 2025 [ Read full story ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Even as an optimist, emerging data on the “generational health drift” has my full attention. For most of my research career, we took it for granted that each generation would be healthier than the last. But if present trends continue, **50 could be the new 60….**and Gen Z celebrities will soon look older than Paul Rudd :). Stay well, Jenn Share the Health! If you found this post useful, please share it with a friend. Share
Counselor running over 3,000 for youth mental health
A mental health therapist is running from Boston to Newport, Oregon, to raise funds to provide mental health therapy to teens.
907 Sports: High school football playoffs draw closer
On this episode of 907 Sports, Charlie Fellows dives into Week 6 high school action from across the state, as the playoffs are just two weeks away. Plus, Jordan Rodenberger joins the show to talk NFL Week 2!
Gardner entertainment district
A 335-acre entertainment district could be coming to Gardner.
Mental health expert: Fall’s arrival brings comfort, challenges
As many look forward to the first day of fall, a licensed professional counselor says this time of year brings a sense of excitement and anticipation.
Gateway to Science starts STEM Adventure Mini Camps
Gateway to Science started its STEM Adventure Mini Camps on Monday.
Gateway to Science starts STEM Adventure Mini Camps
Gateway to Science started its STEM Adventure Mini Camps on Monday.
Mishawaka event business asks for help after truck, equipment stolen
Burns Special Events in Mishawaka said thieves took a company truck, forklift and other equipment. No arrests have been made.
Palmetto Sports Short: Clemson’s 2016 ACC Championship victory over Virginia Tech
WATCH: Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney details the Tigers’ victory over Virginia Tech in the 2016 ACC Championship game, marking his third title with the Tigers.
Maternity at Claxton on diversion Monday night
Unexpected gap in pediatric coverage to blame
Man named in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools financial memo resigns from Black Political Caucus committee
Raki McGregor served as a consultant with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, according to a memo sent by Dr. Crystal Hill
Surging diesel prices threaten North Country trucking businesses
With diesel prices inching closer to $7 a gallon, independent truckers say soaring fuel costs are threatening to put them out of business.
Bats test positive for rabies in North Platte, health officials urge caution
A bat collected in North Platte has tested positive for rabies, local public health officials announced.
UW Health celebrates 60 years of organ transplants
UW Health celebrates 60 years of organ transplants
907 Sports: Week 6 kicks off, father & son from Homer go coast-to-coast for ultimate NFL experience
In this edition of 907 Sports, Week 6 of the high school football season has arrived and we check in on a Division II showdown between Lathrop and Chugiak. Plus, Homer’s biggest Buffalo Bills fan gets the ultimate NFL experience.
Covenant Health doctor providing tips to stay healthy ahead of flu season
Flu season usually starts in October, and with cases already starting to pop up across the United States, healthcare professionals are making sure everyone prepares ahead of time.
Kosair for Kids Awards $2.5M grant to Med Center Health’s newborn safety program
What This Story Is About: Kosair for Kids awarded a $2.5 million grant to Med Center Health to fund its new "Womb to World" infant and child safety program.
Mo. Health Department warns of possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium, local St. Louis businesses
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced on Monday of a possible measles exposure in the St. Louis area.
Plastic business in Endicott cited for DEC violations, faces thousands in fines
Resident complaints led to a DEC evaluation of the facility and surrounding area
AltaPointe Health celebrates $15 million BayPointe Hospital expansion
The additional beds are also intended to give children ages 5-19 faster access to care for psychosis, behavioral and mood disorders.
‘Give me an opportunity’: Akron aims to level playing field for local small businesses with new program
The city of Akron announced a new initiative Monday aimed at helping local small businesses compete against larger businesses for municipal contracts.
Jackson County Health Department prepares for flu season with Saturday vaccine clinic
Jackson County health officials are reminding residents to prepare for flu season, with vaccines available during a community disposal event Saturday.
Palmetto Sports Daily: Who’s to blame for South Carolina’s latest collapse?
PSD returns with a full recap of Week 3 of college football, including South Carolina’s home collapse against Mississippi State and Clemson’s comeback against North Carolina.
Craven County Community Health Center cuts ribbon on Havelock expansion, adds VA clinic and pharmacy
Craven County officials celebrated the opening of an expanded community health clinic Monday, bringing essential medical, pharmacy, and behavioral health care closer to home for eastern county residents.
Marietta/Belpre Health Department holding diaper drive through September 30
Health department collecting diapers and wipes for local families.
Amarillo TTUHSC doctor named first Public Health Champion
The Texas Association of City and County Health Officials have named a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) doctor their first Public Health Champion.
$17M in grants to fund Kentucky mental health, addiction services
Kentucky is set to receive nearly $17 million in federal funding to strengthen mental health and addiction services across the state, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.
Midwest Access - Mental Health Monday - The Power of Small Wins
Midwest Access - Mental Health Monday - The Power of Small Wins
Minnesota Department of Education requiring mental health instruction
Mental health education was formerly listed as "encouraged", and is now listed as "required".
‘So much family history tied to it’: Evansville business owner repairs broken flagpoles
Broken equipment, not lack of pride, often keeps flags grounded
University of Tennessee breaks ground on 865 Neyland entertainment district
The University of Tennessee has officially broken ground on 865 Neyland, a massive mixed-use entertainment district that will transform the riverfront footprint between Neyland Stadium and Food City Center into a year-round hub for fans and visitors.
Private youth sports facilities face no cardiac safety requirements across Kansas City metro
While schools must have cardiac emergency plans and automated external defibrillators, private venues operate without cardiac safety mandates.
Gov. Beshear administration secures $17M in funding for mental health services
The Beshear administration announced the securing of millions in grant funding for mental health and addiction support.
Political Pulse: Ken Jeakins eyes two open District 35 House seats as Democrat
Air Force veteran Ken Jeakins is running as a Democrat for South Dakota's District 35 House, calling for a culture shift to address veteran and military suicide.
Kentucky secures nearly $17 million for mental health, addiction services
Gov. Beshear says healthcare is a basic human right and his administration is taking action to expand and protect access to essential services that save lives.
Aging Untold: Why gut health matters more as you age
On this episode of Aging Untold, we sort fact from fad when it comes to gut health, exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age. Plus, we look at why some happily married couples stay together but choose to live in separate homes and how they make it work.
Aging Untold: Why gut health matters more as you age
On this episode of Aging Untold, we sort fact from fad when it comes to gut health, exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age. Plus, we look at why some happily married couples stay together but choose to live in separate homes and how they make it work.
Aging Untold: Why gut health matters more as you age
On this episode of Aging Untold, we sort fact from fad when it comes to gut health, exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age. Plus, we look at why some happily married couples stay together but choose to live in separate homes and how they make it work.
Aging Untold: Why gut health matters more as you age
On this episode of Aging Untold, we sort fact from fad when it comes to gut health, exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age. Plus, we look at why some happily married couples stay together but choose to live in separate homes and how they make it work.
Bladen County Health and Human Services to host walk for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Bladen County officials are inviting community members to participate in a Suicide Prevention Walk to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Marion, Carbondale to host free health fairs for Heartland seniors Sept. 22-23
Both fairs are free to the public and will feature local healthcare providers, senior service organizations, and legislative information.
Man charged with theft of AC units from Girby Road business
Mobile police arrested Darnell Craig in connection with a theft at a business on Girby Road, officials said.
Bobcat with rabies confirmed in Marion County, health officials urge caution
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is monitoring rabies activity after a bobcat tested positive for the virus.
Author writes children’s book to help families navigate mental health challenges
Book aims to help children understand a parent's mental health struggles
Rochester Public Schools expands mental health teaching
In accordance with a new Minnesota mandate, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is incorporating additional instruction and support for mental health into the school curriculum and environment.
Gut health: Why digestive wellness matters more as you age
We are sorting fact from fad when it comes to gut health and exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age.
Event supports Walhalla workers, businesses impacted by downtown fire
The City of Walhalla is rallying behind local workers and business owners who lost everything after a devastating fire swept through the downtown business district last week.
Northern Light Health Walk for Hope honors loved ones impacted by cancer
Participants of the fundraiser paid tribute to their loved ones through holding signs and sharing stories.
Patrick Clancy describes Lindsay’s mental health struggles in ’60 Minutes’ interview
Patrick Clancy described the mental health struggles he saw his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy face in an exclusive interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
Patrick Clancy describes Lindsay's mental health struggles in '60 Minutes' interview
Patrick Clancy described the mental health struggles he saw Lindsay face in an exclusive interview with CBS' "60 Minutes."
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Paramount settlement, parents rely on family for money, CT foliage rank
Paramount looks to settle antitrust lawsuits, more parents are relying on family to make ends meet, and where CT ranks for foliage. Here's the Morning Business Report for Sept. 21.
NC leaders call Chemours deal historic, but nearby well owners are still skeptical
Residents in Cedar Creek and Gray’s Creek say the $590 million PFAS settlement will matter only if it produces reliable, safe drinking water.
Trans rights supporters face off again with conservative protesters at Portland’s ‘Sports Bra’
People supporting trans rights and a right-wing group clashed Sunday afternoon during a demonstration outside the Sports Bra that spilled into northeast Portland.
Fire burns several units at Tigard storage business; Hwy 99 South briefly closed at scene
Southbound lanes on Highway 99 were closed for about an hour on Sunday night as crews battled a fire in a Tigard storage center, according to firefighters.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Checking in on the mental health of construction workers
Experts say construction workers are five times more likely to die by suicide than from a jobsite injury.
Masked gunman robs two New Orleans businesses in two days
Police arrested a suspect Saturday but have not said if the two robberies are connected
UW Health celebrates 60 years of transplant program with patients, donors and families
The UW Health Transplant Center began performing kidney transplants in 1966. Since then, the program has grown to include multiple types of organ transplantation while advances in medicine have changed what is possible for patients.
UW Health celebrates 60 years of transplant program with patients, donors and families
The UW Health Transplant Center began performing kidney transplants in 1966.
Broncos success brings business boost to Colorado Springs sports card shops
The Denver Broncos’ success is creating a ripple effect beyond the football field. In Colorado Springs, local sports card and collectibles shops are seeing increased interest in Broncos memorabilia, with Nation of Cards reporting higher demand and rising card values as fans and collectors look to own a piece of the team’s success.
Annual Belt Sander Drag Race raises funds for New Bern High art students
Power tools hit the racetrack Sunday afternoon as local woodworking business Shop Class hosted its sixth annual Belt Sander Drag Race to raise money for high school art students.
Roanoke church hosts free community health fair
The Melrose Avenue Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosted a free community health fair. Neighbors connected with local resources and picked up free food and clothes.
Sunday Sports: JCC women’s basketball back to work and more
Here’s a recap of your North Country sports this Sunday.
Avera encourages direct conversations during suicide prevention campaign
Avera highlights vital warning signs and urges direct conversations through its annual ‘Ask the Question’ campaign during National Suicide Prevention Month.
WATCH: 1-on-1 with Dabo Swinney after Clemson’s conference-opening win over North Carolina
WATCH: Palmetto Sports Director Carmine Gemei speaks 1-on-1 with Coach Dabo Swinney after Clemson’s conference-opening win over UNC in his freshman quarterback Tait Reynold’s first start.
Cap Times Idea Fest: Two stories of a seafaring heroine
Forward Theater’s Jennifer Uphoff Gray moderated a “love fest” between Tilar J. Mazzeo and Erica Berman, who both wrote about an extraordinary journey.
Nebraska Humane Society: Daily walks improve dog behavior and health
Dogs need daily walks to stay healthy and engaged.
DIALOGUE: NAMI Albany invites community to support mental health at NAMIWalks
Ngina Mandouma and Kelly Wesselman discussed their involvement with NAMI on Sunday’s Dialogue
DIALOGUE: NAMI Albany invites community to support mental health at NAMIWalks
One in five Americans live with a mental illness. The Albany chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness wants to remind the community that no one has to face it alone. Ngina Mandouma and Kelly Wesselman joined Sunday’s Dialogue to discuss their involvement with NAMI and to invite the community to support mental health for all through NAMIWalks.
DIALOGUE: NAMI Albany invites community to support mental health at NAMIWalks
One in five Americans live with a mental illness. The Albany chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness wants to remind the community that no one has to face it alone. Ngina Mandouma and Kelly Wesselman joined Sunday’s Dialogue to discuss their involvement with NAMI and to invite the community to support mental health for all through NAMIWalks.
DIALOGUE: NAMI Albany invites community to support mental health at NAMIWalks
One in five Americans live with a mental illness. The Albany chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness wants to remind the community that no one has to face it alone. Ngina Mandouma and Kelly Wesselman joined Sunday’s Dialogue to discuss their involvement with NAMI and to invite the community to support mental health for all through NAMIWalks.