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04/02/25 - First Adult Measles Case in Kent County in Over a Decade
Health officials say the person was traveling outside the country and across the state.
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7/3/24 - FDA Approves New Alzheimer's Drug
The FDA approved a new drug for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Donanemab, or Kisunla, is the third drug approved drug to target the buildup of amyloid protein in the brain.
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7/1/24 - Fireworks Safety Reminder
More people will be lighting off fireworks this week and authorities offer safety suggestions.
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3/8/24 - FDA Warns Of Cinnamon Products Bought At Discount Stores
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert for elevated lead levels in ground cinnamon products sold at discount stores such as Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Save A Lot.
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2/2/24 - Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital To Open Pediatric Medical Psychiatric Unit
The state's first pediatric medical psychiatric unit will be added to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids.
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1/4/24 - January Is National Radon Action Month
Health Departments are offering free radon test kits. Next to smoking, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
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8/30/23 - President Names First Drugs For Medicare Negotiation Program
President Biden announces the first 10 drugs to be targets for the price negotiation program between Medicare and pharmaceutical companies.
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8/18/23 - The Choose Kindness Project Focuses On Parents, Teachers and Coaches
The Chose Kindness Project provides resources aimed at adults to help children dealing with bullying and other mental health issues.
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8/14/23 - Warnings Over Several Medical Testing Devices
The FDA identified these testing products may not be safe or effective.
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7/31/23 - MSC Strikes Down Changes to Car Insurance Law
The State's Supreme Court says changes enacted by the 2019 law were not intended to apply to those who were already covered.
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7/14/23 - Differing Conclusions Surrounding Aspartame Study
The World Health Organization releases a new report on the artificial sweetener aspartame and says evaluate your usage. High amounts could be dangerous, but it is still considered safe.
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7/7/23 - The FDA Fully Approves The First Drug Shown To Slow Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease drug Leqembi, should be widely covered by the federal Medicare health insurance program.
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5/10/23 - Task Force Recommends Women Should Start Cancer Screening At 40
Women may want to consider getting a mammogram every-other-year at the age of 40.
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3/21/23 - Recall Issued For Some Gerber Powered Infant Formula
Perrigo announces a voluntary recall of limited quantity of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula.
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2/14/23 - Resources To Help Deal With Mental Health Questions Following Tragedy at MSU
Following such tragic situations like the one in East Lansing, mental health resources become extremely valuable in helping people cope with such traumatic incidents. There are resources available for help.
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1/31/23 - Charcuterie Board Meat Recall
Some meat might be missing soon from your favorite charcuterie presentation. A nation-wide recall is underway.
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1/13/23 - Michigan Launches Initiative To Address Workplace Mental Health
The Workplace Mental Health Hub has been launched in Michigan and it's intended to provide more resources to build mental health strategies.
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