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The colder the better: Benefits of cold-water swimming

5:06 PM, Feb 3, 2012

They've been cold water swimming in eastern Europe and the Netherlands for a thousand years. What could they possibly find so alluring about ice cold water in the middle of winter?

Woman shows heart disease can hit the young, fit

6:37 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Friday is the day to wear your heart on your sleeve. It's National Wear Red Day, designed to bring awareness to heart disease, the number one killer of women.

Professor documents cancer battle in online videos

9:21 AM, Feb 2, 2012

A Missouri professor recently diagnosed with cancer is documenting his treatment in online videos to teach others about medicine and mortality.

Michigan women cannot sue for 'wrongful birth'

10:01 PM, Feb 1, 2012

State law prohibits families from suing for "wrongful birth," and experts say there is no federal law that overrides it.

House votes to repeal part of health care law

6:53 PM, Feb 1, 2012

Wednesday's House vote comes four months after the Obama administration suspended what is known as the CLASS Act.

New way to treat drug-resistant high blood pressure tested in Michigan

7:23 AM, Feb 1, 2012

In what leading specialists predict could be a game-changer, a metro Detroit hospital has begun a study of a new minimally invasive procedure for treating drug-resistant high blood pressure...

Grandmother speaks out against 'Spice' drug

6:52 PM, Jan 31, 2012

An elderly woman in Comstock Park is speaking out against "Spice" after she was injured by her own grandson, who was high on the drug.

Kent County health needs assessed

6:56 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Health care leaders have identified five areas that need attention if the region's health is to improve.

New bill cracks down on synthetic drugs

6:51 PM, Jan 30, 2012

Police call synthetic drugs a "serious threat to young people".  One of them is a popular replacement for marijuana called "Spice". 

Get Fit: Healthier Super Bowl parties

7:44 PM, Jan 28, 2012

Super Bowl 46 is set, the Giants versus the Patriots in a rematch four years in the making.

Just Ask: Keeping your New Year's resolution

7:42 PM, Jan 28, 2012

About a month into 2012, how's your New Year's resolution going?  Have you had to make a few adjustments?

Bid for Bachelors & Bachelorettes for Cystic Fibrosis

7:40 PM, Jan 28, 2012

Ten years ago the life expectancy for someone with cystic fibrosis was just 18 years.

Michigan voters divided on plan to legalize pot

10:35 PM, Jan 27, 2012

Michigan voters approved marijuana use for medical purposes in 2008.  Broader legalization appears to have substantially less support.

Spartan Stores recalls 8 deli products for possible listeria

6:08 PM, Jan 27, 2012

The deli products, made by Michael Foods of Minnetonka, Minnesota, have a sell-by date of January 20 through February 1, 2012. 

Get Fit: Gluten Free part 2: Recipe by Willy O.

9:23 PM, Jan 22, 2012

Chef Willy O. joined us to make a gluten Free Recipe.