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Nutrition info coming to fronts of food packages
February 1, 2011 NEW YORK — Some of the nutrition information listed in government-mandated food labels will be repeated on package fronts under a new system that food makers and major grocers are introducing. more »» 
Everyone can ski
January 18, 2011 ISHPEMING — For some people, winter is the best part about living in the Upper Peninsula. But if you have a disability, getting outside to enjoy it isn’t easy. more »» 
Innovative knee surgery comes to Copper Country
January 18, 2011 LAURIUM — For the first time, a surgeon at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital has conducted a partial knee replacement in a patient using an innovative technology used in England. Dr. more »» 
It’s back . . .
January 11, 2011 MARQUETTE — There has been one confirmed case of pertussis — more commonly called whooping cough — in the Marquette Area Public Schools recently. more »» 
Minimizing radon exposure
January 11, 2011 HANCOCK — Radon is invisible and odorless. So there’s no way to know if it’s in a person’s home without testing for it. more »» 
Gluten free eating
January 4, 2011 HOUGHTON — When Naomi Haycock noticed her problematic skin condition was improving less than 10 days after she stopped consuming gluten products, she knew her diet was about to change permanently. more »» 
North Star students SOARing to health
December 28, 2010 MARQUETTE — In a time of tight finances and shrinking budgets, one local school has developed a new way to get students the physical exercise they need and they are doing it every day with the help... more »»
Making Fitness Easy
December 28, 2010 Which Americans get enough exercise? Not most teenagers, who spend much of their spare time texting or playing computer games. Not most white collar workers, who generally sit at their desks. more »» 
Have trouble sleeping?
December 21, 2010 MARQUETTE — Nearly 30 percent of college students may be at risk for sleep disorders and the majority may not be getting enough sleep to excel in their studies, according to a study published in the... more »»
Proper workouts aid good health
December 21, 2010 LAURIUM — When it comes to exercising, proper balance is of upmost importance. more »» 
Beacon House celebrates 20 years
December 14, 2010 MARQUETTE — Patients and their families seeking treatment at Marquette General Hospital have had a home away from home for 20 years. more »» 
A well-stocked winter driving kit can save your life
December 7, 2010 MARQUETTE — There’s an old saying used in many regions across the country that particularly rings true for the Upper Peninsula, and that is: If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. The U.P. more »» 
Taking proper care of contacts essential for good eye health
December 7, 2010 HOUGHTON — Without proper use and care of contact lenses, contact wearers put their eye health at risk, per the Michigan Optometric Association. more »» 
Battle of the bulge
November 30, 2010 MARQUETTE — With the abundance of savory meals, decadent desserts and party food served during the holidays, it’s not unusual for many people to gain a few pound. more »»
FDA reviews 2 new drugs to reduce prostate cancer
November 30, 2010 WASHINGTON — Health regulators said Monday that two drugs from GlaxoSmithKline and Merck reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men, though scientists questioned the drugs’ overall benefit, since the... more »» 
CHILDHOOD DENTAL CARE:
November 23, 2010 MARQUETTE — Joshua Fifield came out of his dental checkup at Marquette Pediatric Dentistry with more than just clean teeth. more »»
Copper Country horsemen, women participate in downstate riding event
November 23, 2010 HOUGHTON — Riding horses is a relaxing experience for most, trotting along for miles at a time. Yet some dare to go farther. more »» 
Planning essential to kicking habit
November 16, 2010 MARQUETTE — This Thursday marks the 35th annual Great American Smokeout. Smokers are asked to quit smoking for the day in the hopes that they will eventually quit for good. more »» 
Order of CPR steps among recommended changes
November 16, 2010 HOUGHTON — The American Heart Association’s new cardiopulmonary resuscitation standards are taking effect Jan. 1, including a change in the sequence of steps. more »» 
Breast cancer awareness
November 9, 2010 MARQUETTE — Bonnie Kilpela was only 14 when her mother died of breast cancer. more »» |
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