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A recent study has suggested that Body Mass Index is an antiquated way to assess mortality risk. They propose a simple instrument you may already have in your home that may assess percentage body fat that they claim is a better tool to assess mortality risk. We’ll check it out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.

GVSU Prof. Brian Johnson on his book ‘Through Blood and Brotherhood.’ Authors Tom Clavin, Brad Meltzer, and Patricia Smith. And the Chief Medical Officer of the American Diabetes association

Grand Rapids considers forming an AI Council, Fruit Ridge Bridge opens, E-bike safety in EGR, GRPM archives renovation, volunteer tax help.SOS Benson says no to DOJ, GOP gubernatorial debates, and more.

Journalist and author John Bacon presents ‘The Gales of November’ on the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, The organizers of a summit at GVSU on AI, grandmaster Maruice Ashley, the co-authors of a book on parenting, and English professor and author Carlo Rotella

United Response Fund, a Holland food drive, GR teachers reach agreements, dog treat donations, Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency, MI House Dems. push SNAP continuance, Right to Life lawsuit, and more.

Soon after Karen Barrose started the Criminal Justice program at Kent Career Tech Center, this Godwin High grad knew law enforcement was in her future. Now she’s serving students and educators in her dream role as Community Patrol Officer at Kentwood Public Schools where she hopes young students see her as an example of what they could become, too.

Kentwood based Feeding America West Michigan launched its Bridge the SNAP Gap campaign, new rules for Michigan law enforcement drones could be coming, and more.

Hearts of Hope Dog Rescue is holding a Raise the Woof Talent Show, the book ‘Real Self Care,’ the book ‘The Exceptions’ about women in science, and the children’s book ‘Mille Fleur Saves the Night’

Family caregiver data, waterfront rezoning in Musk., Holland Ice Park, GRPS contract with Dean Transportation, FBI raid in Dearborn, marijuana industry lawsuit, and State food assistance. And new movies.

In response to the pause in SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown Grand Rapids based Kids' Food Basket is expanding its West Michigan services, Meijer is donating $4 million to food banks and pantries across six Midwestern states, and more.