Archive:

May 2015

Have heart problems? Watch the protein

Bacon and eggs are yummy, but diets rich in animal protein have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, colon cancer and diabetes.

‘Survive, don’t drive’

When you or someone you love is having a heart attack, time is muscle. Call an ambulance for the best odds.

PTSD linked to accelerated aging?

Several studies also suggested a mild-to-moderate association between post-traumatic stress disorder and premature death.

Patient Story

Whitecaps wow kids

'This is the most fun he’s had all week," one mom says about the baseball players' visit with her son at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

La comunidad hispana de EE.UU. encara desafíos únicos en materia de salud según la CDC

Los índices de mortalidad a causa del cáncer y enfermedades coronarias son más bajos en la comunidad, no obstante los latinos son más propensos a morir por causas como la diabetes y homicidio.

Not your mother’s birth control

Half of all pregnancies are surprises. Long-acting, reversible contraceptives can change that for adults—and teens.

Why weight-loss surgery leans toward women

Despite their male counterparts, ladies may possess greater overall awareness of the risks posed by obesity.

Stool alert: Know the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among young adults. While reasons still not clear, there are ways to protect yourself.

3 steps may boost healthier eating

Make nutritious foods convenient, attractive and normal.

When cancer gets complicated, there’s no time to lose

Learning your mom has cancer? Awful. Getting a second opinion that saves her life? Priceless.

‘Cruise ship’ bug can spread by air

Current norovirus containment strategies may need adjusting due to new threat.

Patient Story

Baby goes home from the NICU

After 52 days at the hospital, baby Stefan is strapped into his car seat and driven home for the first time.