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Parkinsons research coming to VAI

Research into Parkinson's Disease will be conducted in Grand Rapids after researchers from Michigan State University and the University of Cincinnati were

H1N1 flu vaccine available soon

The first doses of the H1N1 vaccine become available next week.

Schools, hospitals prepare for pandemic

Schools and hospitals are being urged to get ready for a pandemic-level flu season.

"Vaccine" is promising against melanoma

The approach is called a cancer vaccine, even though it treats disease rather than prevents it.

11 with swine flu in US; 8 likely in NY

At least eight students at a New York City high school probably have swine flu, but health officials said Saturday they don't know whether they have the same

Swine flu has 'pandemic potential'

The World Health Organization said the outbreak has become a "public health emergency of international concern.

FDA says to avoid pistachios

Federal food safety officials warned Monday that consumers should stop eating all foods containing pistachios while they figure out the source of a possible

Stimulus money for Mich. health centers

Michigan is expected to get $8.6 million in federal stimulus money to expand services offered at community health centers.

Prostate cancer study raises questions

New studies show a prostate cancer test may do as much harm as good. Dr. Phillip Wind will be on 24 Hour News 8 at 5 to answer your questions.

Kellogg's recalls more P.B. products

First it was bulk peanut butter shipped to nursing homes and institutional cafeterias. Now the salmonella case has touched the Kellogg Co., which has recalled

Study ties hormones to breast cancer

A new study finds that women who take menopause hormones for five years double their risk for breast
cancer.

Gilda's Club, U-M expand help for kids

Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, the organization that's revolutionized how families cope with cancer, is starting a new program exclusively for children who've lost

Norovirus 101

Kim Greenwald, the infection control coordinator at Saint Mary's Healthcare, talks about the virus and how to prevent contracting it.

Waitress 'best employee ever had'

When Rose Donaghey came in nearly 20 years ago asking for a job, her boss thought she was maybe asking for her daughter or her granddaughter.

Women at risk for non-cancerous tumor

Alison Buchanan is about to walk down the aisle. But in the midst of wedding planning she got quite a scare. A mammogram detected a lump in her breast.

Man well with double arm transplant

A German farmer who who lost his arms in an accident six years ago has received the world's first complete double arm transplant.