HEALTH & FITNESS

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Shoppers at Fashion Square Mall are getting a look at a new arm mobility device developed by a former Saginaw resident to help stroke patients. The Tailwind, a hand-operated exercise machine, uses a digital metronome to help patients recuperate at home and regain upper-body strength.  “They can do it on their kitchen table,” said Encore Path owner Kris Appel,... Full story »

A Van Andel Research Institute scientist has received a $1.3 million federal grant to study how tumors develop resistance to chemotherapy in colon cancer, and his findings could help those suffering from other cancers. Full story »

An undated photo of Chelsea area resident Rob Darrow, who died last Sunday from complications related to the H1N1 flu. Darrow's family remembers how he went out of his way for others.Photo courtesy of the Darrow family. Dexter area residents... Full story »

A federal government task force last week gave new recommendations about women and mammograms, causing a controversy among women and medical professionals. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force revised earlier recommendations that women begin having annual mammograms when they turn 40. The new guidelines “recommend against”  women ages 40 to 49 having routine mammograms unless there is a compelling... Full story »

Bayard Baylis, an educator for 40 years, now finds it difficult to remember details but still is maintaining a positive outlook Full story »

Pine Island Elementary notched the best performance of three local schools in a national program aimed at curbing childhood obesity and undernourishment.  Full story »

Nov. 21 — Linden Turkey Trot 5K, Linden Middle School, 9 a.m. Nov. 21 — Grand Blanc 5K run/walk, Grand Blanc High School, 10 a.m. Details: Bauman's Nov. 26 — Turkey Trot, Mott Park, 9 a.m. Dec. 5 — Christmas Stocking 4-mile run/walk, Flushing Seymour Elementary, 10 a.m. Details: Bauman's, Striders Dec. 5 — Jinglejog 5K run/walk, Fenton Community Center,... Full story »

Most women don't need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday. It's a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society's long-standing position. Also, the task force said breast self-exams do no good and women shouldn't be taught to do them. For most of the... Full story »

Lawmakers debate how to serve under-insured, as faith-based clinics help those who need it most. Full story »

Divisions over abortion are a major obstacle in President Barack Obama's push for health care overhaul, with both sides arguing over how to apply current law that bars taxpayer dollars for abortions in a totally new landscape. Full story »

Was passing Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak's amendment preventing federal funding for abortions a necessary compromise?  Full story »

Beaumont says the line is designed to give accurate information about flu symptoms and when and where to seek medical care. Full story »

Status updates will cover everything from the results of blood-sugar tests to physical and emotional responses to blood sugar highs and lows.  Full story »

There are positive things you can do through the holidays to help maintain weight control. Full story »

The moratorium will give officials time to develop a zoning ordinance that will govern where and how medical marijuana can be distributed. Full story »