Heart

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans with much fanfare. The question is, are they really that different from past editions? The American Heart Association has also released a new app to determine your risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Chet Zelasko covers both items on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Saugatuck Township Hall is getting a significant facelift for the first time in 50 years, the State of Michigan is asking a federal court to block the DHS from locating an immigration detention center in a converted warehouse in Romulus, and more.

Researchers are raising awareness in West Michigan about a genetic mutation linked to heart failure, common in those with Dutch lineage

We’ve just sprung ahead to Daylight time. While it seems to have its proponents, there is a growing push to just pick Standard or Daylight time and stay there. Are there health factors to consider? Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at that and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Today, Dr. Chet Zelasko explores why the term “snake oil” is used to talk about dietary supplements. He also looks at a study on coffee consumption and atrial fibrillation (AFib). Does coffee cause AFib episodes? Dr. Chet takes a look on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

What do you do if you suspect someone is having a stroke? How about if that someone is you? Dr. Chet talks about stroke and BE FAST on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The new Love Your Heart Survey shows Americans want to age well but often don't recognize risk factors.

Saugatuck Underground, The Grand Rapids Boat Show, The Bling Thing, Muskegon Civic Theatre, and Heart Month.

We talk to Dr James Grant, VP, CMO BCBS of Michigan about the study.

Musician Bela Fleck, Dr. Palma Shaw on vascular distress, the Christkindl Markt at the Downtown Market, the opening of Bamboo Grand Rapids, and publisher Quite Literally Books