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Women’s health in focus at Munising Health Fair

MARQUETTE — During the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the world was focused on their health. Sadly, non-COVID related healthcare went to the wayside as many people were unable to see their healthcare professionals due to the stress put on the medical community. This led to many of the specific ...

MTU develops tool in effort to eliminate PFAS

HOUGHTON — A new computational tool developed at Michigan Technological University assists in the urgent quest to eliminate the persistent chemicals known as PFAS from community water supplies. Because of their unique properties, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances are used everywhere in ...

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I was very blessed to grow up in an environment where our family always had a dog. We also had a cat that came to us as a tiny kitten, and was with us for about 17 years. Be aware that cats tend to live longer than dogs. The average predicted life expectancy of a cat is about 15 years, and ...

Car Talk

Dear Car Talk: I have a 2013 Honda Accord with 80,000 miles on it. I went to a local tire dealership and had a rear tire replaced. Right afterward, all my service engine lights on the dashboard were on. I took it to the Honda dealership, and they told me that the rear sensor wire had ...

Health Matters

Pain is both a symptom and a disease, affecting about 50 million US citizens. It may manifest in many ways and treatment is often complex, benefitting from an individualized approach to management. The consequences of pain can impair an individual’s health and well-being, potentially leading ...

Urology Pearls: Which weight loss program is best?

Charlene leans forward, hands on hips, a wide smile on her face. I saw her picture on the website of Jenny Craig — a commercial weight loss program — where I learned that she had lost 60 pounds. She is a picture of health, fitness, and happiness. Jamie, on Nutrisystem’s website has lost ...