The hidden powers of chewing gum: Why dentists recommend it
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January 07, 2013, 10:33AM
Dentists' column: Sugarless gum can help prevent tooth decay and heartburn. Full story »
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Mom who suffered with postpartum depression speaks out to help others
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January 07, 2013, 10:30AM
"The more we talk about (postpartum depression), the more people will get help," says Sara Binkley-Tow. Full story »
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Postpartum depression treatment program keeps moms and babies together
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January 07, 2013, 8:00AM
The partial hospitalization program at Pine Rest provides a nursery for the babies, and women are welcome to bring their infants to every session and activity. Full story »
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Q: Cancer-free? A: 50 shades of gray, without the erotica
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January 06, 2013, 8:46AM
“I am distressed when someone congratulates me on being ‘cancer-free’ when I tell that person my latest blood work or CT scan showed ‘no evidence of cancer." Full story »
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Resolved to kick the habit? Smoking cessation classes offered every month
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January 06, 2013, 7:29AM
Spectrum Health offers QUIT 101 on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at West Michigan Heart. Full story »
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Lake Fenton High School student dies after being hospitalized with flu-like symptoms
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January 05, 2013, 6:10PM
Lake Fenton Superintendent Wayne Wright said a ninth-grade student at the High School died. The student was not named and more details were not immediately available. Full story »
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Julie Mack: Did unleaded gas lead to drop in crime 20 years ago?
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January 05, 2013, 9:00AM
Some experts now think the rise and fall of crime in the U.S. is linked to poisoning caused by leaded gas. Full story »
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Doctors' new year resolutions: Exercise, spend time with family
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January 05, 2013, 7:07AM
Metro Health doctors share their resolutions for 2013. Full story »
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Susan Saur, founder of Conductive Learning Center, was 'compassionate, passionate force' for children
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January 04, 2013, 12:53PM
Mrs. Sauer, 57, a founder of the Conductive Learning Center, died Monday of cancer. Full story »
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'Laugh Don't Leak' combines comedy-show discounts with incontinence awareness effort
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January 04, 2013, 11:43AM
The Laugh Don't Leak campaign is offering $5 discounted tickets on a series of Saturday shows at Dr. Grins Comedy Club. Full story »
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Live chat: Ask Genesee County Health Officer Mark Valacak what to do when you get the flu
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January 04, 2013, 11:20AM
Mark Valacak, health officer with the Genesee County Health Department, will talk about the flu, how to treat it and how it can be deadly during a live chat with MLive-Flint Journal at noon today. Full story »
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Where's Liam? No. 1 boys' name at Spectrum fails to make top 10 at Saint Mary's
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January 03, 2013, 4:24PM
Saint Mary's Health Care releases its list of most popular baby names of 2012. Full story »
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Michigan confirms third child flu death of season as number of cases climbs across state, nation
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January 03, 2013, 11:20AM
The Michigan Department of Community Health is urging residents to get vaccinated after confirming the third flu-related death of a child this season. Full story »
Restaurant inspections for Washtenaw County in November 2012
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/January 03, 2013, 8:58AM
Michigan Adopts New Language for Restaurant Inspections The State of Michigan has updated its Food Law and adopted the Michigan Modified Food Code. The most noticeable change is in the terminology used for violations in restaurant inspections. Previously, violations were Critical or Non-Critical. As of Oct. 1, they are categorized as Priority, Priority Foundation or Core. Priority and Priority... Full story »
Jump in flu cases may be straining Tamiflu supply in Grand Rapids
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January 03, 2013, 8:15AM
A Grand Rapids pharmacist says he is hearing reports of pharmacies running out of the medication. Full story »
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