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Health News

Report: E. coli killed local sergeant

11:56 AM, May 23, 2012

We now know what killed a sergeant with the Allegan County Sheriff's Department five weeks ago.

iPad - new meaning to bedside manner

8:57 AM, May 23, 2012

A Detroit doctor is using an iPad and an app to be in two places at once -- and to improve his connections with his patients.

West Michigan 2012 Relay for Life Photo Gallery

8:24 AM, May 23, 2012

West Michigan Relay for Life teams from Rockford, Forest Hills, East Grand Rapids and Comstock Park take to the streets to recognize and celebrate those who've been touched by cancer.

The bottom line: Comparing broccoli to chips

7:48 PM, May 22, 2012

Potato chips are nearly twice the price of  broccoli per serving.

The Ultimate Chest Workout

1:05 PM, May 22, 2012

With our busy lives, finding time to hit the gym can feel like a major victory.

Michigan Catholics sue over birth control mandate

2:38 PM, May 21, 2012

The Michigan Catholic Conference is suing Obama administration officials over the mandate requiring most employers to cover birth control.

Allcare Dental president gives up NH license

2:29 PM, May 21, 2012

The president of a bankrupt dental chain that abruptly closed offices in 13 states last year has surrendered his license to practice dentistry in New Hampshire.

Michelle Obama, NATO spouses visit youth center

2:17 PM, May 21, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama and the spouses of NATO heads of state dropped by a Chicago youth center where they watched a hip-hop aerobics class for children.

CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk

8:07 AM, May 21, 2012

New federal research is revealing alarming new statistics about heart risks in the nation's overweight teens.

Is your sunscreen toxic? Doctors say no

6:15 PM, May 17, 2012

Doctors and researchers have differing views of the risks of sunscreen.

Healthy food no more costly than junk food

10:49 AM, May 17, 2012

 Contrary to popular belief, many healthy foods are no more expensive than junk food, according to a large new government analysis.

Mich. health records data exchange system unveiled

2:31 PM, May 16, 2012

The thousands of health care providers that work with Grand Rapids-based Michigan Health Connect are now able to send child and adult immunization records directly to the state's Michigan Care Improvement Registry.

Higher education linked to longer life, CDC report shows

9:08 AM, May 16, 2012

Education may not only improve a person's finances, it is also linked to better health habits and a longer life.

National Alzheimer's disease plan unveiled

8:59 AM, May 16, 2012

On the day before he left for Washington to push for a national plan to fight Alzheimer's disease, Roger Bushnell leaned over his mother's wheelchair as always.

Tech-savvy parents turn to apps for potty training

7:57 PM, May 15, 2012

Is it potty training time in your household?