Cold and flu season is nothing to sneeze at! But hitting the drugstore for relief is enough to leave many of us dazed and confused. There are so many choices. It's easy to reach for a one-size-fits all remedy…but is that always best?

Most of us try to eat right, and many people take vitamins everyday. But how do we know if our body is making the best use of those vitamins? Now there’s a test that will tell us.

For someone with dental problems, a full set of veneers or crowns can easily run $30,000. But now there’s a lower price alternative that’s bringing smiles to many faces. Watch Video

All parents want the best for their children. But for moms and dads of special needs children, the wish list can be long and complicated. Watch Video

The myths about H1N1 flu are spreading faster than the virus itself. So, it’s time to separate what’s fact from what’s fiction. Watch Video

Whether you own or rent your home you could have dangerous chemicals lurking in the products you use to clean it. Carolyn Clifford reports there are safer alternatives.

Summer has faded into a distant memory, but you may notice some things on your skin that didn’t fade with it. Age spots. You may think they're a sign of growing old, but dermatologists warn they're showing up on younger and younger people all the time. Watch Video

Caring for a child with a physical impairment can be enormously expensive, even for a family with good insurance. But one family who was able to provide for their own child is now working to help others Watch Video

When a child is diagnosed with cancer…survival is all that matters. But when the cancer is conquered it’s time to start living again. And for many young people that means it’s time for college. Watch Video

In 1975 about 25-thousand people participated in marathons. It’s predicted in the next few years, 500-thousand will try to complete a 26.2 mile race. And that could lead to even more deaths. Watch Video

Radon is responsible for 21-thousand lung cancer deaths each year. We’ve reported those statistics before. Now we’re talking about real people.
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With over 47 thousand foods cramming grocery store shelves, it can be hard to find waist-friendly and taste bud friendly options. Wouldn't it be great if someone did the work for you? Watch Video

Friends and family often rally around a cancer patient during diagnosis and treatment. But the support begins to dwindle when the medical visits end. Watch Video

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, thousands of cancer deaths each year are caused by radon gas. There are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families… but too few of us are taking the action that’s needed. Watch Video

A new examination of health care in America shows that where you live affects the cost and quality of your care. And for all of us here in Michigan, we should be taking notice.
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Distribution of the seasonal flu vaccine is being halted by the federal government. All providers that were expecting seasonal flu vaccine will see an interruption in the delivery. In fact, the Oakland County Health Division says it will run out of the vaccine at the end of the day Thursday, October 8. INSIDE: Christy McDonald has the Latest Watch Video

Allergy sufferers do everything they can to avoid the things that trigger their symptoms. But cutting down stress levels may be the key to relief. Watch Video

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is encouraging schools across the state to step up the fight against childhood obesity by participating in International Walk to School Day (iWalk) Wednesday.

Today the first H1N1 vaccines for children were administered. But the start of the immunization program has many parents asking questions. Watch Video

For the first time in its history, the publishers of Consumer Reports Magazine have produced a TV commercial promoting a political issue.