Health News

Making your five a day

1:10 PM, May 24, 2013

Zap mosquitoes with a natural repellent

2:34 PM, May 23, 2013

When local stores run low on mosquito repellent, you can make your own natural one.

ADHD linked to obesity

2:25 PM, May 23, 2013

American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years

8:28 AM, May 22, 2013

Since 1913, The American Cancer Society has helped save nearly 1.2 million lives. Today 2 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer are surviving the disease for at least five years.

Formaldehyde found in baby clothing

10:22 PM, May 21, 2013

Formaldehyde is a chemical the U.S. government calls a carcinogen, or known cancer-causing chemical, but the substance is not regulated.

Get Your Beach Legs

1:04 PM, May 21, 2013

 It's getting warmer outside and many of us a re flocking to the local beaches for a nice cool day of sun, sand, and water.

Tea farm grows biodynamically

1:11 PM, May 17, 2013

For centuries tea has been used to keep the immune system cleansed and healthy.

American Cancer Society celebrates birthday with cupcake competition

1:08 PM, May 17, 2013

For the past century, the American Cancer Society has been helping people fight cancer.

Star's story highlights breast cancer risk

1:07 PM, May 17, 2013

 Actress Angelina Jolie announced she had a double mastectomy earlier this year after she found out she carried the BRCA1 breast cancer gene.

Rockford students raise stroke awareness

1:06 PM, May 17, 2013

Most often a stroke occurs when blood can't get to the brain because it is blocked by a clot.

UofM expanding diabetes research online

12:20 PM, May 16, 2013

The University of Michigan is expanding its research into juvenile diabetes by taking some of the work online.

Surviving cancer can mean a damaged heart

3:46 PM, May 14, 2013

Some types of chemotherapy are so toxic that they damage the heart muscle.

Beach Ready Arms

12:57 PM, May 14, 2013

Beach season is a great time to work on defining and toning our arms.