Archive:

September 2015

Main source of infant whooping cough? Siblings

In past years, mom was the key culprit in infant developing pertussis.

Women: Don’t suffer in silence

Tackle menopause symptoms with safe and simple solutions.

Patient Story

‘Every day is a gift’

After her cancer diagnosis, Kim Tuzzolino discovers the secret to life and happiness.

Parkinson’s associated with memory loss

Researchers say identifying people who have both the disease and memory problems can improve accuracy of diagnosis and treatments.

Baby ’em with a massage

Even the littlest ones welcome a tender touch to calm their disposition.

Teens using e-cigarettes to ‘vape’ pot

Researchers are uncertain how teens are modifying the devices to get high.

Five questions to ask your health care provider

On track for a healthy year? Back-to-school season is a great reminder for a checkup.

Capturing the healing process … in photos

Doctors devise and evolve a painless way to check an injury as it mends.

Go ahead, cry if you want to!

You'll sadden at first, but ultimately your mood will improve.

Donors eye new world record: Longest line of backpacks

Spectrum Health and Priority Health partner with the United Way to gather thousands of backpacks for children in need—and they've set an apparent new world record in the process.

Patient Story

Sports injuries spike

Football hogs the injury headlines this time of year, but plenty of other sports are to blame. Proper knowledge and good habits can help young athletes avoid common injuries.

West Nile virus persists in problem areas

Researchers say fears may be 'overblown'—cases aren't increasing and only about 1 percent of the infected population will develop serious neurologic illness.