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• Tips to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle at any age.

  Published on December 23, 2015
  Losing even a small amount of weight can have a big impact on your health.

• Pneumonia is the leading cause of death worldwide for children under the age of five

  Published on December 18, 2015
  Over 900,000 children died in 2015 from this preventable and treatable illness.

• Diabetes in the Latino community

  Published on December 10, 2015
  The rate of diabetes among the Latino community is almost double than that of non-Latino whites. We can all fight together to stop this disease!

• Are multivitamins part of diabetes management plan?

  Published on December 2, 2015
  Take a quiz to find out if you should take one

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  Battle Creek community celebrated good food on Halloween

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The third annual Good Food Battle Creek Local Food Conference brought together eaters, farmers, and educators from the Battle Creek region.

• November is Diabetes Awareness Month

  Published on November 24, 2015
  As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, be thankful that you can prevent or lessen the complications of diabetes.

• Baby boomers benefit from strength training

  Published on November 23, 2015
  See what increased physical activity can do for you.

• For science, for action, for health

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Public health professionals converge to network, educate and share experiences on making the healthy choice the easy choice for all.

• Rabies is a viral disease spread when an infected animal scratches or bites another animal or person

  Published on November 19, 2015
  Learn how to prevent farm animals, pets, and family members from contracting this devastating disease.

• Dealing with the blues

  Published on November 16, 2015
  Managing depression.