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Health

Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shaquoiya Stewart held one of her 6-month-old twins on her lap while Shanille Bowens held the other. As the women caught up and the babies stared at each other quietly, Bowens came around to the key question she asks all the mothers she works for: “Do you think ...

Sixty-year-old woman is mysteriously unable to gain weight

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a sister who is in her mid 60s and has a very low weight. She cooks a lot but doesn’t eat much. Is there something to suggest to make her gain some weight? She weighs 80 pounds and is 5 feet, 2 inches tall. By contrast, I’m 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weigh 150 pounds. ...

Big gaps found in prenatal care in Michigan

LANSING – Nearly a third of Michigan expectant mothers do not receive sufficient access to prenatal care, according to the latest report by the Kids Count Data Center. The report cites the problems of pregnant women struggling with systemic barriers like lack of transportation, inability to ...

Remove triggers for migraines by leading a healthy lifestyle

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about migraines and strokes. About 40 years ago, I began having occasional visual-interference episodes with zigzags, blurry central vision, and more that lasted for about 30 minutes. My doctor described them as ocular migraines. When I read about ...

Film warns of teen trafficking

ESCANABA — Local sponsors and co-hosts extend an open invite to the public, encouraging parents and teens to watch a film about human trafficking, entitled "Ring of Silence," which is is based on real events that happened to high-schoolers in Michigan. The free event will take place at Bay ...