There's a time for bed rest and a time to see the doctor. And then there's a time to head to the ER.
Our fast-paced, 'always-on' world causes increased psycho-social stress and, possibly, an increase in the likelihood of sudden cardiac arrest.
After Turner Syndrome stunted her growth throughout childhood, Grace Ward is finally seeing possibilities open for her.
Study: One-third of 'gluten-free' restaurant foods in U.S. still have trace amounts of gluten.
Shoppers are turning to plant-based items as healthy alternatives to a life of milk and meat.
Women who lost 5 percent or more of their body weight had a 12 percent lower breast cancer risk.
Zinc and vitamin C might offer relief (and maybe prevention), but you're better off focusing on a balanced diet.
Study: The sunshine vitamin might not prevent fractures or improve bone density in older adults, but the supplement does have its benefits.
A delicate procedure provides new hope for a lung cancer patient.
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The congenital heart team at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital use 3D imaging software to better understand the complex anatomy of a beating heart. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Beau VanSolkema has always envisioned himself being a father or a husband to someone. Even if the rest of the world saw him as a mother or wife. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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In early March, Leo experienced severe cold and flu symptoms. His parents took him to the hospital where a CT scan revealed pneumonia and something more serious. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Lisa Cardillo, 36, and her husband were celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary with a getaway trip to Grand Rapids when she had a heart attack.
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Mallory Hersman has two daughters, Alsae and Renner. Both have rare genetic conditions. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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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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Meredith Veenstra, 6, is a cancer survivor who enjoys the pampering she gets from Profile Salon's Beautiful You Program. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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They share time, joy and talents. They help visitors find their way along unfamiliar hallways, sooth newborn babies, and offer cheer to diffuse worries. We salute our more than 2,300 volunteers with this special Health Beat series.
Did you know eating a Mediterranean diet could prevent or even reverse metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes?
Who are the people behind the lab coats, scrubs and name badges? What experiences have made them who they are today? This series shows the human side of the caregivers who are proud to call Spectrum Health their work home.
