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Are you and your dog stressed?  Try some 'doga'

Are you and your dog stressed? Try some 'doga'

The practice of yoga is known for the calming effect it has on the body and the increased flexibility. But, did you know that your dog can also benefit from practicing yoga?

H1N1 vaccine supply smaller than expected

H1N1 vaccine supply smaller than expected

As President Barack Obama declared H1N1 a national emergency, some local health departments still don't have the supply that they need.

Obama declares H1N1 virus a national emergency

Obama declares H1N1 virus a national emergency

President Barack Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency and empowered his health secretary to suspend federal guidelines at hospitals and speed up how infected people might receive treatment in a disaster.

Hospitals restricting visitors due to H1N1

Hospitals restricting visitors due to H1N1

In the Grand Rapids area, there are no age restrictions, but hospitals are taking precautions.

FDA says fake Tamiflu is being sold on the internet

FDA says fake Tamiflu is being sold on the internet

The FDA recently purchased products on the internet claiming to be Tamiflu, which is an anti-viral medication used to treat the H1N1 virus in patients with asthma and other compromising illnesses.

Kids' cereals: 85% more sugar, 65% less fiber than adults'

Kids' cereals: 85% more sugar, 65% less fiber than adults'

Cereals marketed to kids have 85% more sugar, 65% less fiber and 60% more sodium than those aimed at adults, according to the report from Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.

Spectrum Health VNA Cancels Seasonal Flu Clinics

Spectrum Health VNA Cancels Seasonal Flu Clinics

Spectrum Health VNA cancels public seasonal flu clinics after the weekend of Oct. 23-25 due to unexpected demand.

Cancer 5k brings hundreds out in Grand Rapids

Cancer 5k brings hundreds out in Grand Rapids

Hundreds of people broke a sweat Saturday to battle cancer.

Chair Yoga: Yoga with a twist!

Chair Yoga: Yoga with a twist!

If exercise was "trendy",Yoga would be at the top of the list.

Sneak peek inside the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Sneak peek inside the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

The Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is scheduled to open in 2011, but today we got a look inside the $286 million project.

ArtPrize sculptor to bring hope to cancer patients

ArtPrize sculptor to bring hope to cancer patients

Imagine having to care for both your wife and your daughter during their simultaneous battles with cancer. For one West Michigan man, turning to art helped him deal with that reality.

H1N1 vaccine begins arriving

H1N1 vaccine begins arriving

Michigan will receive the nasal spray vaccine this week.

Swine flu vaccine available soon in West Michigan

Swine flu vaccine available soon in West Michigan

West Michigan health departments now have, or will soon receive, their first doses of the H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine.

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