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Health Tip – Dec. 26 – Is The “Five Second Rule”...

The five-second rule - that it's fine to eat what's been dropped on the floor within five seconds - has been around a long...

Health Tip – Nov. 28 – Gum Disease and Dementia

If you’re over 30, chances are you’ve got gum disease. A new study published in the August 30, 2012 issue of the Journal of...

Marquette Beach Closed: High Levels of Bacteria

MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) - Due to elevated levels of bacteria, specifically E.Coli, at South Beach in Marquette, the beach will...

Health Tip – July 27 – Yogurt to Cure Bad Breath

Bad breath comes from a number of places, the two most common being the mouth and the stomach. The neutralizing powers of yogurt and...

Health Tip – Apr. 18 – Why Cauliflower Should Be on...

Part of the cruciferous vegetable group, cauliflower is a refrigerator must-have. It is rich in antioxidants, notably indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C), which research indicates may help...

Health Tip – Mar. 21 – Fingernail Care Do’s and Don’ts

Take a close look at your fingernails. Are they strong and healthy looking? Or do you see ridges, dents, or areas of unusual color...

Health Tip – Nov. 28 – The Dirtiest Dozen

What's the dirtiest thing you touch in the course of a normal day? If you've been to a gas station, the pump handle would...

Health Tip – Nov. 7 – Probiotics in the News

Probiotics, including foods or supplements containing "friendly" bacteria that normally inhabit the digestive tract (usually Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium), may help prevent colds, a recent...

Health Tip – July 28 – How to Apply Insect Repellent...

Although once considered just a nuisance, insect bites can lead to serious medical problems. Not only can certain insects spread diseases like West Nile...