Archive:

April 2015

Gene therapy shows promise for rare immune disorder

Discovery could give hope to patients who rarely live beyond their 30s.

HPV vaccine supporters get a boost

Say ahh: Protection may extend far beyond cervical infection.

FDA weighs tighter control of homeopathic remedies

Critics say these natural substances are ineffective and potentially dangerous, while backers contend current oversight is sufficient.

A boy and his nurse

The friendship between a child and nurse.

Myths and facts about energy drinks

Looking for a remedy for tiredness? Think twice before downing an energy drink.

Patient Story

A moment in the spotlight for little boy with cerebral palsy

'He put them on and ran all over the place and just forgot he was wearing them.'

Stronger muscles = Healthier bones in kids

Research shows better bone health in childhood could stave off osteoporosis in later adulthood.

Patient Story

Survival kit: Reinventing your life after cancer

Cancer Transitions program helps survivors learn to live again.

Substance abuse reported by 1 in 10 workers

Government report detects uptick among hotel, food service employees.

10,000 steps of volunteering

Sallie Bender Guild volunteer Cindi Walker helps set the pace at Butterworth and Helen DeVos Children's Hospital gift shops.

We can’t resist puppy-dog eyes

Here's the reason: Levels of hormone that triggers bonding increase in dogs, owners during extended gazes.

Patient Story

Have chest pain? ‘Wait and see’ won’t cut it

You can rationalize all you want when it comes to weird symptoms, but that stubbornness could kill you. Just ask Frank Stanley.