Zinta Aistars is a bilingual writer in English and Latvian. She has three books published in the Latvian language and is currently at work on a fourth, this time in English. Zinta is a regularly contributing writer for many local and regional publications. She is the host and producer of the weekly radio show, Art Beat, at WMUK 102.1 FM, the NPR affiliate station in Southwest Michigan. Zinta is a former employee of Spectrum Health, working in marketing and communications as a writer and editor, and she is pleased to continue writing health care stories since becoming a full-time freelance writer.
Bariatric surgery helped Maria Palomares tackle longstanding weight problems—but she found real change comes from within.
127 Christopher Love forged an indomitable spirit in his teenage fight against a rare type of cancer. The experience changed his life—and it's now shaping his career.
472 When Jacqueline Weeber felt menopause overtaking her life, she tried to tackle it alone. Success came only when she sought help.
25 James Root overcame his longstanding aversion to weight-loss surgery and regains the active life he'd missed out on for nearly two decades.
11 A powerful team approach—patient, doctor, dietitian—helped Randy Remenap get his diabetes and weight gain under control.
26 Joetta Harris felt helpless battling her worsening health amid the rigors of life. A pair of specialists from a free community health program helped her find a new path.
130 Having a women's health specialist look at the whole picture made all the difference for this 46-year-old.
61 Greg Ikiebe hoped for a new start in the U.S. after fleeing the violence of Nigeria. After landing a job, his next step became clear—he'd need a revamped heart.
207 Lou Ann Weber did the work to earn her new joints, and she's now preparing to boogie at her grandson's wedding.
431 A gynecologist shares solutions to the pain and discomfort of abnormal menstruation.
40 Spinal problems and an infection threatened Ralph Logerwell's ability to walk. Surgery, rehab and some high-tech gadgetry helped him get back on his feet.
145 Susan Cloutier ignored the bleeding, the pain and the incontinence—until her body insisted, no more.
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