Health
Health and fitness in the Lansing area

Food and Your Health Film/Discussion Series
The first film, “Food, Inc.,” kicks off this Sunday, January 31st at 2 p.m. at the South Lansing Branch of the Capital Area District Library (3500 South Cedar St. in Lansing).

Devolution: New Tylenol recall shows why consumers today need protection
As the Senate debates a new Consumer Protection Agency, recent events suggest it’s past due.

Health: Living with celiac disease
Millions of people suffer from celiac disease without knowing it. The good news is that Lansing benefits from strong support for people who must eat gluten free.

What to do about flu until the vaccine arrives
Some tips on how to improve your odds of staying healthy during flu season.
Getting a flu shot in Lansing
If you want to inoculate yourself against swine flu, the choice locally is often between getting a shot with thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) or getting no shot at all.