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“Death with dignity.” That’s the gist of new legislation from a pair of Lansing-area lawmakers. They want Michigan residents suffering from terminal illnesses to be able to pull the plug on themselves if they’re ready to die and want to go on their terms. State representative Tom Cochrane says this is …

We know the obvious risks for a heart attack.  Now add your emotions to that list. Here’s health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites.

Who’s better at figuring out a health problem–a doctor or a computer? Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details of a new study.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in American women. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their life. While there’s plenty of information about the disease, there’s also plenty of misinformation. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites separates fact from fiction.

When a teacher from the Fowler Center day camp in Mayville, in Michigan’s thumb, went on a nature walk with students two years ago looking for clams and crawdads, they found something prehistoric. It was the bone of a Mastodon, an extinct relative of the elephant that once roamed Michigan, about …

New car buyers are more satisfied with safety technology than connectivity technology. Blind spot and rear cameras were the most liked technologies. In a new study, J.D. Powers’ Kristen Kolodge says connectivity issues are still causing confusion, particularly voice commands. Vehicles from BMW and Hyundai scored tops in the study.

A new study by a Michigan sociologist finds that video games have very little impact on a child’s behavior. Dr. Whitney DeCamp with Western Michigan University conducted the study. DeCamp said “parental supervision” plays a much larger role in a child’s behavior.

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk in the news about driverless vehicles, but realistically, how far are we from those being purchased and used by the average consumer? Jeff Owens with Delphi, says certain economic factors could push the technology to our driveways even quicker, as companies like Uber and …

Legislation requiring schools to hold-back 3rd-graders who are more than a grade level behind in the reading has been signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder. Republican Amanda Price of Ottawa County says the provisions go into effect for the 2019-2020 school year. Not all third-graders who are behind would …

10 to 15-percent of couples have a problem getting pregnant, but could acupuncture help? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites takes a look.