ESCANABA — Do your feet hurt? They are supposed to, aren’t they? When asked, most Americans would say it’s normal, to be expected. And there are a multitude of reasons for pain from this region of the body, especially when some bony deformity has developed, leading to shoe fit problems ...

ESCANABA — The rise in diabetes, a disease of excess blood sugar, has been dramatic over the last century. Prior to that, it was relatively unheard of and quite a rarity. Only the rich were able to ingest sweet, sugary foods and did so only occasionally. Nowadays it’s put into everything, ...

By The Associated Press The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike, is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It's ...

The doctor is in — the mailbox, that is. You can now do self-administered tests for everything from thyroid function to HIV in the privacy of your own home — and that list continues to grow, as the Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first at-home cervical cancer ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) is pleased to continue offering “Early Alert,” a free, confidential and voluntary resource that checks in with Veterans once a week via text message. Check-ins involve general questions about sleep, physical health, ...

By Dr. Conway McLean, FAPWHc, DABFAS ESCANABA — The numbers tell the truth, the years to come will see a continued rise in the number of Americans afflicted with diabetes. That and our aging population will have significant consequences to healthcare expenditures. Both of these issues can ...