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Report: Mammograms may not be needed until age 50

Report: Mammograms may not be needed until age 50

Most women don't need to get mammograms until they reach age 50, according to a controversial new report that recommends that far fewer women undergo the breast cancer screenings.

Saint Mary's Health Care Gala Funds ALS Center

Saint Mary's Health Care Gala Funds ALS Center

A party Saturday had the purpose of helping fund a unique healthcare partnership in West Michigan.

West Michigan health clinics get $1 million in grants to help the uninsured

West Michigan health clinics get $1 million in grants to help the uninsured

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is giving $1 million in grants to free health clinics for families without insurance in West Michigan.

Saturday's H1N1 clinic at Kent County Health Department goes Smoothly

Saturday's H1N1 clinic at Kent County Health Department goes Smoothly

The free H1N1 vaccine clinic Saturday in Grand Rapids was full, and people lined up early to get the vaccination.

Hoekstra reacts to health care bill passing

Hoekstra reacts to health care bill passing

President Obama calls the House's vote passing the "Affordable Healthcare for America Act" Saturday night historic. Now he's calling on the senate to follow the example, but it may not be so easy.

In Senate, health bill has major hurdles

In Senate, health bill has major hurdles

The battle over health care shifted back to the Senate as President Obama prodded lawmakers on Sunday to push ahead one day after the House narrowly approved the most sweeping bill of its kind in four decades.

H1N1 UPDATE: Kent County vaccination clinics full

H1N1 UPDATE: Kent County vaccination clinics full

The county is distributing 14,000 vaccinations over 3 weekends.

Muskegon County smoking ban takes effect

Muskegon County smoking ban takes effect

A smoking ban covering businesses across Muskegon County takes effect Monday.

Caring for Your Skin After Menopause

Caring for Your Skin After Menopause

Here's a bit of a harsh reality check for you, everyone ages and it's most visible in your skin.

H1N1 More Dangerous for Obese; More Vaccine Coming

H1N1 More Dangerous for Obese; More Vaccine Coming

This is the worst flu season the country has experienced in more than 50 years.  That came directly from the head of the CDC.

State Lab workers busy testing for H1N1

State Lab workers busy testing for H1N1

Scientists at the state health department lab in Lansing are busy testing samples sent in from county health departments and local hospitals and health care providers tracking the spread of the flu in Michigan.

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.

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