Archive:

May 2015

Patient Story

Introducing the new Cathy

Home-based therapy helps grandmother reclaim her life after a traumatic car crash.

Blood pressure vaccine shows promise

Experimental treatment might benefit people who forget to take meds.

Can sunshine vitamin shine new light on battle with the bulge?

Study finds vitamin D supplements might help some lose weight.

Herpes virus used to fight melanoma

Study shows it helped a minority of patients, but experts say this approach has promise.

Patient Story

Win with wellness

Scott Smith discusses how a health program led to winning results.

8 Ejercicios que se pueden hacer en una silla

Muévase incluso en su silla: sus músculos, corazón y cerebro se lo agradecerán.

Assessing the baseline

Dr. Matt Axtman covers the bases as a West Michigan Whitecaps team doctor.

Go take a hike—safely

Proper footwear, first-aid kit and extra food are must-haves.

From games to bionic suits, kids lead the charge

Gifted and talented students practice innovation with the pros.

Bone screenings in need of prioritization

Patients at highest risk for fractures often miss out on tests.

Do people transmit happiness by smell?

Lab experiment with 'scent samples' suggests humans pick up on others' positive emotions via sweat.

Patient Story

Breathing on their own

Innovative program transitions young cystic fibrosis patients into adulthood.