Dear Annie: My oldest son is married, and while I have always tried to maintain a good relationship with my daughter-in-law, it’s clear that she doesn’t like me. Despite this, I love my two grandchildren more than words can express and cherish every moment I get to spend with ...

LANSING — Legislation to overhaul how health care providers share patient data is expected to be sent to the full House later this year, with supporters claiming it will save lives and reduce unnecessary clinic trips. Bills brought to the Committee on Health Policy by Reps. Julie Rogers, ...

In one of my previous columns, I reviewed some interesting fun facts about our great Lake Superior that certainly is a significant part of our great Upper Peninsula. Of course, Lake Michigan is also is very great part of our wonderful Upper Peninsula. We are certainly blessed to be here in ...

Some medical topics are not for the faint of heart or those with a weaker stomach. One obvious example is that of chronic wounds and their care. As a specialist in foot and ankle medicine, I find this a fascinating topic which occupies a fair amount of my attention. Although not everyone’s ...

Should you dip your bread in oil or spread butter over it? Will those who consume oil rather than butter be healthier? Will they live longer? One way to explore such a question is to compare populations that consume more oil with those that consume more butter. France and Italy immediately ...

Too many Americans are living with pain. Certainly, there are innumerable reasons for people to experience discomfort from some specific part of the body. But one in particular, affecting far too many Americans, and often inadequately addressed, is the scourge that is chronic joint pain. ...