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Health conditions that most commonly affect men

December 8th, 20170 By Dr. S. George Kipa, MD According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, men are 24 percent less likely than women to have seen a...

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Coalition emerges to fight legalized marijuana ballot proposal

December 2nd, 20172 LANSING — While supporters of a ballot proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use cleared their first hurdle by turning in more than enough signatures to...

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FDA approves digital pill that tracks when patients take it

December 2nd, 20171 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first digital pill with an embedded sensor to track if patients are taking their medication...

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Stress results in either better study habits or stimulant misuse in college

December 1st, 20170 DEARBORN — The holiday season has arrived and with it students' elevated stress levels. Even though they have much to look forward to in December, like a relaxing...

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Kids still get codeine after surgeries despite safety warnings

November 25th, 20170 Even after warnings from doctors and drug regulators about the dangers of opioids for children, 1 in 20 kids still get codeine after two common childhood surgeries, a...

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Hand, wrist injuries in high school sports often severe

November 25th, 20170 High school athletes have high rates of hand and wrist injuries, especially in certain sports, according to a new U.S. study. Football players have the highest risk...

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Immigrant workers in U.S. have tripled risk for heat-related death

November 18th, 20170 Compared to U.S. citizens, immigrants have more than three times the risk of dying from heat-related illness — with the majority of deaths occurring in just three...

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Poor children benefit when parents have access to healthcare

November 18th, 20170 Low-income children in the U.S. whose parents qualified for Medicaid were more likely to receive preventive care, regardless of their own insurance coverage, a new study...

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Pesticide residue on fruits and veggies tied to infertility

November 3rd, 20170 Women who eat more fruits and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residue may be less likely to get pregnant than women whose diets don’t include a lot of this...

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Can spicy foods curb salt cravings or lower blood pressure?

November 3rd, 20170 People who like spicy foods may eat less salt and have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study from China...

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“Get Your Pink On” community event raises money, awareness for breast cancer research

October 27th, 20170 By Laida Sukari The Arab American News-intern DEARBORN— On Friday, October 20, The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and The Breast Cancer Student Association...

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Robotic-assisted surgery not always more effective

October 27th, 20170 Robotic-assisted surgery is much more expensive than other minimally invasive surgeries, but it does not improve outcomes of surgery for kidney tumors and rectal...

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FDA warns Meridian of violations for lead-testing devices

October 27th, 20170 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it issued a warning letter to Meridian Bioscience Inc’s unit for several federal law violations after inspecting...

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Judge rejects bid by 18 U.S. states to revive Obamacare subsidies

October 25th, 20170 WASHINGTON - A U.S. judge in California on Wednesday refused to block President Donald Trump’s decision to end subsidy payments to health insurers under Obamacare,...

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New York State bans e-cigs from public places in latest crackdown on smoking

October 24th, 20172 NEW YORK - Electronic cigarettes, the popular vapor substitute to traditional tobacco cigarettes, will soon be banned from public indoor spaces in New York state —...

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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — Miscarriage and infant loss are not easy subjects of discussion for anyone, and especially not for those experiencing bereavement firsthand. October is...

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Major study shows mind still works after the body shows no sign of life

October 18th, 20170 When you die you know you're dead: Major study shows mind still works after the body shows no sign of life Death just became even more scary: scientists say people...

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WHO report: Child and teen obesity soars tenfold worldwide in 40 years

October 13th, 20170 GENEVA —The number of obese children and adolescents worldwide has jumped tenfold in the past 40 years and the rise is accelerating in low- and middle-income...

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For some kids, bullying may not leave lasting mental scars

October 13th, 20170 Children who are bullied during their pre-teen years may experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression, but a study of twins suggests that some victims may...

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Exercise prevents elderly mobility problems, and the more the better

October 8th, 20170 Less than an extra hour a week of moderate exercise can make a big difference in helping older adults stay mobile and reduce their risk of developing major mobility...

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Saving carbs for last may help ward off blood sugar spike for diabetics

October 8th, 20170 Saving the bread for last at mealtime could help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, new research suggests. People with type 2 diabetes who ate...

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Younger start in football linked to higher risk of behavior, mood problems

September 29th, 20170 Boys who start playing American football before their 12th birthday may be at sharply increased risk of behavioral and mood problems later in life compared to peers who...

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Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety

September 29th, 20170 People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don’t work out, a research review suggests Researchers analyzed...

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Smoking tied to frailty in older adults

September 14th, 20170 Older adults who smoke are more likely to become physically frail than their counterparts who are former smokers or never used tobacco products, a recent study...

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Kids who skip breakfast may miss key nutrients

September 14th, 20170 Children who skip breakfast on a regular basis are likely to fall short for the day in getting all their recommended essential nutrients, a U.K. study suggests. Kids...

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Obamacare enrollment to fall in 2018 and beyond after cuts: CBO

September 14th, 20170 NEW YORK—Enrollment on the Obamacare health insurance exchanges in 2018 and later years is expected to be less than previously forecast, dampened by the Trump...

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Family workouts: Exercise with your child

September 8th, 20170 Nearly one in three Michigan children between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, rates of obesity in U.S. adults have also been on the rise...

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