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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The controversy over Angelina Jolie's announcement this week about having her double mastectomy after learning that she could be at an 87-percent higher risk for developing breast cancer, has sparked questions on how she made her drastic decision to undergo surgery.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A Michigan law allows doctors to alert state officials if they believe that a patient's medical condition makes it unsafe for them to drive.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Thursday, March 21, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Big changes could be coming to Michigan indoor tanning users. Doctors with the Michigan State Medical Society joined young cancer patients in asking the state Legislature to approve bills that would ban minors from using indoor tanning facilities.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A Michigan lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require primary health care professionals to screen all 1-to-2-year-old patients for lead poisoning.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A new Michigan State University rural medicine residency program will help draw interest to smaller communities.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The Stehouwer Free Clinic in Cadillac is making a big move to it's new location in order to better serve it's staff, volunteers, and patients.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  More than 100 people got a brand new smile oin Wednesday, thanks to the generosity of the hardworking staff at Deerhaven Family Dentistry in Traverse City. For the 15th year in a row the dentist office hosted it's Doctors With a Heart event.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Doctors with a Heart program will help needy people in northern Michigan get free dental care on Jan. 23.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Hospitals, stores, and schools are all taking steps to help prevent this years flu virus from spreading farther than it already has.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  HEALTHBEAT: Is organic healthier? Study says not so much, but it's key reason consumers buy

Friday, February 24, 2012  Actor James Woods to testify on Rhode Island bill to allow doctors to apologize without facing liability

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Going to the dentist is not what many people enjoy doing, but for some uninsured in Grand Traverse County, they were happy to wait in long lines to sit in the dentist chair.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Judge allows prison officials to forcibly medicate Tucson shooting suspect

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  You’ve heard it before.  Baby boomers are getting older. Wednesday, a Crawford County hospital opened a hospital wing designed to meet the special medical needs of older adults.