Archive:

June 2015

Contaminated pet food and treats can harm people too

FDA recommends careful handling of what you feed your dog or cat.

I have cancer. Let’s connect

Patients turn to social media to cope with illness and share their personal stories.

Injuries from high heels on the rise

Emergency room visits are on the rise, as are long-term injuries and issues related to the high-steppin' footwear.

Patient Story

Finding the right diagnosis

When Mikaela got sick on spring break, doctors thought it was a virus. Only their perseverance revealed that she had a rare blood disease.

Travelers beware: Mutant stomach bug could wreak havoc

Get the 411 before your great escape so you don’t bring back this inadvertent souvenir.

Prevent summer camp injuries

Warning: Accidents often happen during supervised activities. Here's what you need to know.

Patient Story

MSU coaches play doctors for the day

Michigan State University head coaches and athletic administrators visit Spectrum Health patients to see what it’s like to be a doctor, nurse or child life specialist.

Patient Story

‘I’m going to keep enjoying life as long as I can’

Todd Alward shares his ALS journey and inspiring outlook on life and the afterlife.

Scientists explore morality’s home in the brain

People with higher levels of 'moral reasoning' have more gray matter in key brain areas.

Patient Story

‘A chance for Anya’

Little girl flies halfway around the world for breakthrough cancer treatment.

Step your way to health

With ‘wearable’ fitness trackers everywhere, a study finds that your phone works just as well.

Hormone therapy doesn’t help memory

Researchers did see mood improvement in women on oral treatment.