A full listing of articles and links on UpNorthHealth, sorted chronologically.

• Duplicate of Now hear this: Swim-proof hearing aids to get test 2009.12.28 They're not your grandpa's hearing aids. Today's newest models range from the completely invisible — it sits deep in the ear canal for months at a time — to Bluetooth-enabled gadgets that open cell phones and iPods for hearing-aid users.
• Now hear this: Swim-proof hearing aids to get test 2009.12.28 They're not your grandpa's hearing aids. Today's newest models range from the completely invisible — it sits deep in the ear canal for months at a time — to Bluetooth-enabled gadgets that open cell phones and iPods for hearing-aid users.
• Nasal swine flu vaccine recalled over potency 2009.12.22 Drugmaker MedImmune is recalling nearly 5 million doses of swine flu vaccine because the nasal spray appears to lose strength over time, federal health officials announced Tuesday.
• Medical marijuana spurring Mich. cottage industry 2009.12.20 Michigan voters' approval last year of a law permitting medical marijuana use in the state has created a fledging cottage industry of marijuana growers and a growing number of patients who want a share of their crop.
• Healthy holiday dessert recipes 2009.12.15 With the holiday season upon us, and its emphasis on parties and food, the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education (www.BeatCancer.org) urges informed moderation. The not-for-profit organization specializes in dietary guidance for cancer prevention, p
• 800,000 doses of kids' swine flu vaccine recalled 2009.12.15 Health officials are recalling hundreds of thousands of doses of swine flu vaccine after tests indicated they may not be potent enough to protect against the virus.
• Emergency Room and MHA Keystone: obstetrics 2009.12.14 Northern Michigan Regional Hospital is now participating in two recently expanded statewide patient safety collaboratives focused on protecting mothers, newborns and emergency patients.
• Swine flu vaccine rules loosened, more change seen 2009.12.03 Michigan health officials say they're loosening guidelines for who gets the swine flu vaccine and hope to make it available to the general public soon.
• Northern Michigan Regional Hospital earns stroke recognition 2009.11.18 Northern Michigan Regional Hospital recently received three awards from the Michigan Department of Community Health at the Annual Stroke Conference held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
• New advice: Skip mammograms in 40s, start at 50 2009.11.16 Most women don't need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday.
• CDC's swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill 2009.11.13 Swine flu shots remain in demand across the state with some clinics temporarily running out of the vaccine. Some schools, however, are balking at giving swine flu shots altogether.
• Appointments now available for H1N1 vaccinations at Health Department offices 2009.11.13 H1N1 vaccinations will be available by appointment beginning Monday, Nov. 16, at health department locations in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties.
• Duplicate of WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide 2009.11.12 Northern Michigan Regional Health System and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids have agreed to explore a potential affiliation.
• Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers 2009.11.03 What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors.
• Lap-band support group formed in Charlevoix 2009.11.02 Jody Potter of Bay Shore knows there are other people out there who can relate to her struggle. She hopes by telling her story, she’ll find others who may need a little extra support.
• H1N1 clinics set for first week of November 2009.10.30 With a shortage of the H1N1 vaccine, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan is changing its distribution strategy.
• Report: Students need more veggies, fewer calories 2009.10.20 School lunches need more fruits, veggies and whole grains and a limit on calories, says a report urging an update of the nation’s 14-year-old standards for cafeteria fare. But the changes won’t come cheaply.
• Poll: 7 of 10 MI voters don’t plan swine flu shot 2009.10.20 A poll says seven of 10 Michigan voters aren’t planning to get the swine flu vaccine or are unsure.
• 'Building Better Bones' focuses on osteoporosis prevention 2009.10.09 Osteoporosis can be a silent disease, one that causes the thinning of bones, which then causes bones to become fragile and more likely to fracture.
• Report: 13 million babies worldwide born premature 2009.10.09 They call it kangaroo care: A premature baby nestles skin-to-skin against mom’s bare, warm chest. In Malawi, mothers’ bodies take the place of too-pricey incubators to keep these fragile newborns alive.
• Being overweight can cut women’s life expectancy 2009.10.09 Being fat in middle age may slash women’s chances of making it to their golden years in good health by almost 80 percent, a new study says.
• Special evening to focus on Women’s Health and Wellness 2009.10.09 Northern Michigan Regional Health System will be hosting “Women & Wellness: Hearts, Hormones and Healthier Living,” a women’s health event taking place at The Inn at Bay Harbor from 5–8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
• Web tool helps advise when flu needs a doctor 2009.10.07 Wondering if swine flu’s bad enough to require a doctor’s attention? An interactive Web site may help you decide, using the same type of triage calculations that doctors at Emory University use.
• Govt: 1 swine flu shot enough for older kids 2009.09.22 Studies of the new swine flu vaccine show children 10 and older will need just one shot for protection against swine flu — but younger kids almost certainly will need two.
• Educational study promotes healthy habits 2009.09.04 Northern Michigan Regional Hospital has launched a new study which addresses diet-related diseases.
• Northern Michigan Regional Hospital Opens Cardiac Observation Unit 2009.08.27 Northern Michigan Regional Hospital has opened a cardiac observation unit to care for and monitor a specific group of patients presenting to the emergency department with chest pain.
• Charlevoix Area Hospital hosts 'Wellness Wednesday' Sept. 2 2009.08.26 Charlevoix Area Hospital’s next “Wellness Wednesday” will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and from 1:45 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
• Heart group: Cut back — way back — on extra sugar 2009.08.25 A spoonful of sugar? Americans are swallowing 22 teaspoons of sugar each day, and it’s time to cut way back, the American Heart Association says.
• Scientists find rare gene behind short sleepers 2009.08.14 Scientists have discovered a gene that helps a mother and daughter stay alert on about six hours sleep a night, two hours less than the rest of their family needs.
• Any spread of breast cancer raises risk of return 2009.08.13 Breast cancer patients with even the tiniest spread of the disease to a lymph node have a much higher risk of it recurring years later and may need more treatment than just surgery, new research suggests.