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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde answered viewer-submitted pet health questions.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A "zombie apocalypse" exercise set for Tuesday is designed to make students in the Ann Arbor university's School of Public Health contemplate likely scenarios in disasters and the appropriate response.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and many people and animal rights organizations believe states need to tighten laws and make punishment for crimes against animals tougher.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  One Michigan lawmaker wants young children in the state to be screened for lead poisoning.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Even before we log our first training miles, the experts at Excelerate Run wanted to make sure we weren't headed towards an injury down the road. They gave Anne and Marc a complete once-over checking their balance and muscle function, before putting them on a treadmill for some slow motion video analysis.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 children around the nation have died from the flu already this year. There have been four pediatric deaths in Michigan alone.Doctors at the Grand Traverse Children's Clinic in Traverse City are encouraging people to get a flu shot event though flu season has already begun.

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, January 08, 2013  Zapping bread with microwaves for 10 seconds can eliminate mold spores

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The Michigan Department of Community Health has received a three-year $1.6 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to support disease surveillance to monitor acute and viral hepatitis.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A woman from southwestern Michigan's St. Joseph County has been identified as one of 13 state residents killed in a national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The show goes on, minus condoms, as LA's porn industry contemplates future of 'safe sex' films

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Authorities are reporting 90 infections and six deaths in Michigan in a national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids from a Massachusetts pharmacy.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Michigan is getting $3.5 million to support substance abuse prevention efforts for young people.