Michigan Health and Fitnesshttp://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/The Latest News and Opinions in Medicine, Nutrition and ExerciseenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe Latest News and Opinions in Medicine, Nutrition and Exercisehealth_mlivehttp://feedburner.google.comObama's change in birth control mandate praised by some; bishop reserving judgment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/Ra7Y6V6PIwY/obamas_change_in_birth_control.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:47:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7715132 ]]>The change is a "first step in reopening the conversation," the bishop says.http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/obamas_change_in_birth_control.htmlMSU student dies, health department investigates possibility of illness that leads to meningitishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/DvsHKAX-h9k/msu_student_dies_health_depart.htmlMichigan StateRegion: Greater LansingRegion: Ingham County1536549Brandon Howell | brhowell@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:08:36 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lansing-news/index.ssf//8002007.7713707 ]]>The university said in a release that the student, 19, was taken from the Synder-Phillips dormitory to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing late Thursday evening and died a few hours later.http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2012/02/msu_student_dies_health_depart.htmlObama changes birth control rule for religious groupshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/49Lde3ToT1s/obama_changes_birth_control_ru.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7712898 ]]>The revamped rule requires insurers to pay for contraception, rather than employers. http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/02/obama_changes_birth_control_ru.htmlObama plans to change birth control rule, sources sayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/7FW00UnrsOM/obama_plans_to_change_birth_co.html11423Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 07:56:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7711934 ]]>A decision reportedly could be announced today.http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/02/obama_plans_to_change_birth_co.htmlFebruary is Heart Health Month - involve the kids, and show your heart some lovehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/nSe9VYmYsnA/Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:09:51 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7711250 ]]>Seven years ago this month, I was diagnosed as having arterial fibulation. I experienced irregular heartbeats on several occasions before the diagnosis, but didn't really know what was happening. My first thought was, "I'm not even 40 years old." As......http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/parenting/february-is-heart-health-moth-show-your-heart-some-love/Should college students be forced to have health insurance? GVSU weighs inhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/w3gkWVTHpys/mandated_health_insurance_gvsu.html87158106256Brian McVicar | bmcvicar@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 11:34:12 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7707245 ]]>GVSU said requiring that its students carry health insurance --- a policy recently instituted by Michigan State University --- isn't an approach the college is ready to take. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/mandated_health_insurance_gvsu.htmlHaitian toddler's skull surgery a success, foundation organizer sayshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/tku4gwQSevs/haitian_toddlers_skull_surgery.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7702797 ]]>Guerlens Louis’ operation in New York was funded former Yankee catcher Jorge Posada’s foundation.http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/haitian_toddlers_skull_surgery.htmlHow to improve health care? Join Grand Rapids leaders' discussionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/ZJ6HXWjW_-k/what_should_be_done_to_improve.htmlBrian McVicar | bmcvicar@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 14:37:33 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7702682 ]]>Calvin College is bringing together a broad group of experts to weigh-in on a big question: What is the state of America’s health care system – and what can be done to improve it?http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/what_should_be_done_to_improve.htmlFifth-grader with whooping cough prompts immunization clinic for as many as 90 Sturgis school children http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/hhHhmmXpNPc/up_to_90_sturgis_school_childr_1.htmlRosemary Parker | rparker3@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 13:04:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.7701566 ]]>"But what we really, really, really worry about is that they may be around a baby, and babies die from it," a health department nurse said.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2012/02/up_to_90_sturgis_school_childr_1.htmlTry these foods to keep your heart healthyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/7cND3sXQ93k/Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:28:14 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7705775 ]]> Mary Niester, RD, MPH February is Heart Health month — a perfect time to take stock of what you're doing to keep your heart healthy. Are you eating foods that can keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels in......http://www.annarbor.com/health/foods-to-keep-your-heart-healthy/Majority of Catholics say birth control should be covered by health insurance plans, survey finds (poll)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/SXHd8WhEtH4/majority_of_catholics_say_birt.html1561180Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:03:56 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7699562 ]]>Most say churches should be exempt, but not other religious organizations. http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/02/majority_of_catholics_say_birt.htmlHaitian toddler's all-star medical team includes Yankees' Jorge Posada and a Grand Rapids-based foundationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/Ftm6apISzFA/haitian_toddlers_all-star_medi.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 14:37:50 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7696444 ]]>The 1-year-old boy is undergoing surgery on his skull Wednesday in New York, with help from Posada's foundation. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/haitian_toddlers_all-star_medi.htmlFlying economy class doesn't raise risk of blood clots, but watch out for window seats, report findshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/INSW9TpjfXY/flying_economy_class_doesnt_ra.html1561180Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:55 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7693205 ]]>Chest physicians offer guidelines to reduce risk for blood clots on long flights.http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/02/flying_economy_class_doesnt_ra.htmlMSU's expansion in Grand Rapids, Flint reflects growth in medical school's research, education opportunities http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/Glv_NFgA4Uk/msus_expansion_in_grand_rapids.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 10:12:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7691505 ]]>Collaboration with other institutions in Grand Rapids helps attract top scientists, official says. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/msus_expansion_in_grand_rapids.htmlMuskegon County citizens have a long way to go to reach weight-loss goalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/zLHH1wPmOb8/muskegon_county_citizens_have.html1561180Dave Alexander | dalexan1@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/muskegon/index.ssf//4582.7690890 ]]>The One in 21 organization of community leaders and citizens concerned about the health of Muskegon County will relaunch its 21,000-pound challenge Friday. Muskegonites are encouraged to lose weight over the next 10 weeks.http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/02/muskegon_county_citizens_have.htmlReport: Mercy Health, other hospitals marketing lucrative services by data mining patient recordshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/6LpH1fqP9qQ/report_mercy_health_other_hosp.html403174Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 18:27:26 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.7690412 ]]>Hospitals say they are promoting necessary preventative services while consumer advocates criticize the practice as “cherry picking” the most profitable patients.http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/report_mercy_health_other_hosp.htmlSpanking does no good -- and can cause harm, researchers sayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/dwfCKrREaiI/spanking_does_no_good_and_can.html1561180Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 12:59:47 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7689197 ]]>Studies show a link to mental health disorders, slower cognitive development.http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/02/spanking_does_no_good_and_can.html'Biggest Loser's' first female winner scheduled to come to Women's Expohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/gTOo0oTPpV8/biggest_losers_first_female_wi.htmlLeisureJoanne N. Bailey-Boorsma | On-the-TownTue, 07 Feb 2012 06:25:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/onthetown/index.ssf//4494.7671156 ]]>Ali Vincent is just one of many special guests coming to this year's expo.http://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2012/02/biggest_losers_first_female_wi.htmlMary Free Bed's $48 million expansion plan will nearly double size of rehab hospitalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/aZnDr4x4nZ0/mary_free_bed_expansion_plan_w.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 07:16:27 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.7680586 ]]>The $48 million project will expand therapy space and create all private rooms. http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/02/mary_free_bed_expansion_plan_w.htmlWhat your feet could be telling you about your hearthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/eZoCmuPMHuw/what_your_feet_could_be_tellin.html1561180Sue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 10:49:04 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/health/index.ssf//3447.7680786 ]]>Lack of hair on the feet is just one possible sign of peripheral arterial disease. http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/02/what_your_feet_could_be_tellin.htmlnonadult