Love your hair color?
You have over 100 genes to thank. And they reveal a lot about your health.
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- April 23, 2018
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Be the change you want in your life
From motivation to eliminating barriers to success, a primary care doc shares strategies for improved health.
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- April 22, 2018
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New drugs may be big advance in lung cancer care
A combination approach marks improvement in response, progression-free survival and overall survival in lung cancer patients.
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- April 22, 2018
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The tiniest ring bearer
They wanted their preemie son at their wedding, so they wed in the chapel of the children's hospital where he has spent his first six months of life.
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- April 21, 2018
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Be salad bar savvy
Not all salads are created equal. Create satisfying, healthy salads with these 10 tips.
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- April 21, 2018
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Does ‘mono’ virus up odds for other diseases?
Scientists seek to unravel how viruses trigger disease.
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- April 21, 2018
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Couch potatoes, beware!
Too much sitting correlates with a thinning of tissue in a key area of the brain that is tied to memory.
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- April 20, 2018
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Got teens? There’s a doc for that
They may look and act like young adults, but teens are far from it.
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- April 19, 2018
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How to keep anger from getting the better of you
Instead of acting defensive and trading barbs, hit the pause button.
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- April 19, 2018
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‘They are so blessed’
Mallory Hersman has two daughters, Alsae and Renner. Both have rare genetic conditions. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘It’s a wonder I’m alive’
Lester Cramer's left carotid artery was blocked. His surgeon recommended a new procedure that decreases the risk of stroke for patients like Cramer. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘They’re miracles’
Five years ago, Lily and Liza Brouwer were sick with a life-threatening condition caused by food poisoning. Their family continues to show gratitude to the doctors and nurses who helped save them. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Heart of mystery
This heart model was made using the new 3-D printer at the Congenital Heart Center at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘I’m a warrior’
Fabiola said her heart health began to decline in 2016. "I had some bad heart days," she said. "I couldn't get out of bed some days because I was so fatigued and so tired." (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘You do whatever magic you can do’
Sunshine, a 13-year-old golden retriever, visits 2-year-old Zoe Vulgaris. Zoe can't have pets in her room so Sunshine put his paw to the glass of her door while Zoe put her hand up on the other side. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘He’s a superstar’
Carol remembers that at first, Isaac was unable to sit up by himself. He moved around with a low, scooting crawl. His right eye was cloudy. He made few noises and didn't seem to hear well. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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