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What's Going Around
Last Updated: 8:23 PM 07/14/08 - Strep throat is most common in the winter months, but it's going around mid-Michigan right now.
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Makers of Vioxx Paying Out $58M

Last Updated: 9:29 PM 05/20/08 - Michigan one of 29 states involved in settlement as Michigan lawmakers call on company to stop misleading ads. (Full Story)

Consequences of Lack of Sun

Last Updated: 10:28 AM 04/28/08 - Mid-Michigan's lack of sun can increase people's chances for a variety of diseases. (Full Story)

Getting Kids Interested in Healthcare

Last Updated: 10:30 AM 04/28/08 - It's never too early to get kids interested in careers in the healthcare industry. (Full Story)

New Endoscopy Procedure

Last Updated: 6:23 PM 02/20/08 - Local doctors are getting a better view inside patients' bodies. (Full Story)

Hormone Free Milk?

Last Updated: 8:23 PM 02/18/08 - What's being labeled "hormone free milk" is not actually hormone free. (Full Story)

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