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Childhood obesity is on the rise. To combat the problem, some national restaurant chains like Chili’s, Burger King and I-Hop pledged to improve their children’s menu items by offering healthier food choices. Now a new study looks to see if they lived up to their word. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna …

Many people blame the weather for a flare up of their back or knee pain, but is there a connection? Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has details from a new study.

Governor Rick Snyder signed off on a measure that lets landlords prohibit medical marijuana patients from growing or smoking the drug on leased residential property. Jim Matthews has the story.

The 99th legislative session begins at the Michigan Capitol today. Session will begin at noon. The new class of representatives, including 40 freshman reps, will be sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman. The new House speaker will be Tom Leonard from Dewitt. Among the issues sure to …

New legislation signed by Governor Rick Snyder says the state or federal government must provide alternative water supplies for those whose water is contaminated as a result of substances migrating from government owned property. The legislation was introduced after groundwater and wells at the former Wurtsmith Air Base in Oscoda …

It’s recommended that you get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise spread out during the week, such as walking 30 minutes five days a week. Now new research finds that people who got the recommended amount of exercise in just a day or two still reaped health benefits. Cardiologist …

Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation to expand the care some nurses can give. The law allows for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses such as nurse practitioners, certified nurse mid-wives and clinical nurse specialists, the ability to provide a wider range of medical services. Olivia McLaughlin is with the Michigan Council …

Ford is adding more electric vehicles to its lineup. Kevin Layden, Electric Powertrain Engineer, says they have 13 new vehicles: Layden says they saw a 38 percent increase in sales involving their plug-in hybrids.

The Chevy Bolt has snagged the annual award for the top car in North America. Kathy Beslic, Marketing Manager for Chevrolet Electric Vehicles, says this is very exciting for the company as the Bolt is the first all-electric car to win the Car of the Year award.

President Barrack Obama will bid the nation goodbye tonight in his last big speech before yielding the spotlight to the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump. Ed Sidlow political science professor at Eastern Michigan University says while he is not certain what exactly he will say, he has an idea. Sidlow …