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New year, new bundles of joy

Babies in West Michigan and East Michigan bring bright possibilities for the year ahead.

Your top stories of 2022

From inspirational to informational, Health Beat delivers your daily dose of stories you don't want to miss. Here are the best of the best.

Keep winter fun safe for kids

The right equipment and a few simple safety precautions can help your little ones avoid serious injury.

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‘The best sleep I could remember’

Linda Cole suffered from sleep apnea for years—until a tiny device changed her life.

‘The most powerful medicine’

Consider a whole food, plant-based diet as a leading tool to help fight disease and improve health.

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How Kathy got her smile back

Amid her fight against cancer, a Muskegon woman restores her hope—and her hairstyle—in a visit to a special salon.

Shape a healthier holiday table

Festive dishes and tasty meats take center stage at gatherings. Here's how to enjoy your favorites without wrecking your diet.

Avoid work-from-home burnout

In a hybrid world, staying offline is hard. Here's how to get the break you need.

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Tiny babies in ugly sweaters

Premature babies in the NICU get dressed up for the holidays.

‘It gives people hope’

A young cancer survivor is joined by family and friends in delivering a caravan of toys to the children's hospital.

‘He could thrive’

A school nurse looks beneath the surface to help a 12-year-old boy overcome health challenges in middle school.

‘A powerful moment’

Community members light up the night for kids in the children's hospital.

Hand hygiene 101

Time to add a bit of scented soap and ABCs to your hand-washing game?

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‘Moving and grooving’

After spending his first months of life in the NICU, Axle Lensky and his family celebrate his first year at home in trademark fashion—a luau-themed dance party.

Benefits of cinnamon abound

This holiday staple brings deep flavor and rich tradition to your table.

‘It’s about being in the moment’

Rehab and nursing residents harness the power of music to lift their spirits and relight cherished memories.

‘Never give up on your dreams’

23rd Annual Radiothon kicks off with special performance by country music singer MaRynn Taylor.

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‘There was so much help available’

After her daughter's birth, Kendra Moffett partnered with the Maternal Infant Health Program to help her shape a new life for her family.

RSV strikes hard this year

Children's hospitals are seeing a growing number of children battle this seasonal respiratory virus.

Ready for your kettlebell workout?

This simple, affordable piece of equipment can work wonders for strength-building.