Social barriers hamper cancer screenings for women

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Six reasons to remove your shoes inside your home

May 5th, 20170 From harboring hitchhiking bacteria to tracking in toxins, here's why you may want to leave your kicks at the door. Shoes are great. We've been wearing them for...

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Reducing stress in 10 easy steps

April 21st, 20170 Among the top five national health conditions contributing to poor health, depression, anxiety and mood disorders, as a group, are ranked number one in almost every...

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Kids with autism struggle to read facial expressions

April 8th, 20170 Children with autism may have a harder time reading emotions on people's faces than other kids, but they also misunderstand the feelings they see in a way that's pretty...

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Parental smoking linked to genetic changes in kids with cancer

April 8th, 20170 Parents who smoke may contribute to genetic changes in their kids that are associated with the most common type of childhood cancer, a recent study suggests. Some...

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Trump tastes failure as his healthcare bill collapses

April 3rd, 20171 WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump suffered a stunning political setback on Friday in a Congress controlled by his own party when Republican leaders pulled legislation...

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Woman’s lips injected with non-FDA approved product at Dearborn Heights salon

March 27th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — A local woman is suffering from a botched procedure she thought was a temporary cosmetic enhancement "They swell up, canker sores... and it’s...

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Addressing children’s nutritional health

March 24th, 20170 Nearly 1 in 3 Michigan children are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, a "normal" diet in America has shifted in a direction that permits people of all ages to...

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Cooking cuisine at home

March 24th, 20170 The average American dines out between four and five times a week. While restaurants can offer a valuable social experience, regularly choosing convenience foods over...

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Zaatar brand issues recall for excessive levels of lead

March 21st, 20171 Dearborn Heights-Aroma Imports, Inc. is recalling 450 g and 4.5 kg packages of Nabelsi brand thyme due to potentially high levels of lead. The distributor is...

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Muslim athlete to run in Boston Marathon for Syrian refugees

March 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — On course to cross another milestone, Rahaf Khatib, the first Muslim woman to wear a hijab on the cover of an American health and fitness magazine last...

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Eating fruits and vegetables may help curb lung disease

March 17th, 20170 For current and former smokers, eating more fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a Swedish study...

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Social media linked to feelings of isolation in real life

March 17th, 20170 Young adults who spend more time on social media may end up feeling more isolated in their daily lives, a recent study suggests. Researchers focused on how often...

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Italian police break mafia ring exporting fake olive oil to U.S.

March 12th, 20171 ROME - Italian police said they have busted a crime ring exporting fake extra virgin olive oil to the United States, highlighting the mafia's infiltration of Italy's...

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Getting to know your gut

March 10th, 20170 More than 60 million adults are affected by digestive disorders in the U.S. The gut, often referred to as the "second brain", is home to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract,...

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Benefits of home-cooked meals

March 10th, 20170 The average restaurant dish contains 60 percent more calories than a homemade meal. If that isn't shocking enough, it also typically costs between $9 and $25 per person,...

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Tanning: An ad for skin cancer?

March 6th, 20173 DEARBORN — People like to take care of their skin and look good no matter their age, but what if they're using procedures with serious health repercussions? In her...

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Maya Nassar seeks to expand fitness in Lebanon

January 20th, 20171 DEARBORN — Athletic trailblazer Maya Nassar seeks to establish a national platform to expand fitness and bodybuilding in Lebanon. "I've been endorsed more than...

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Obesity, diabetes prevalent among Arab Americans

January 19th, 20170 DEARBORN — Six Gulf Community Council (GCC) countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE and Oman—have been identified by Rand Health Advisory...

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Fewer U.S. children lack access to healthcare

November 18th, 20160 As a growing number of U.S. children have gained health insurance over the past decade, fewer kids are missing out on things like physicals and dental exams, a recent...

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Smartphone screen time leads to poorer sleep

November 11th, 20160 Using smartphones to measure how much time people spend looking at those phones confirms that more screentime is tied to poorer sleep, researchers say. "This is the...

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Libraries can be a health benefit for people most at risk

November 11th, 20160 PHILADELPHIA — Public libraries can provide vital support for people at high risk for health problems, such as new immigrants and people dealing with homelessness,...

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STDs reach all time high in the U.S.

October 21st, 20160 (CBS NEWS) - Rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States continue to rise, and total combined cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis...

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High voltage, strawberry-flavored e-cigarettes worst for health

October 14th, 20160 When it comes to e-cigarette safety, flavorings added to the liquid nicotine burned in the devices may influence how much the fumes lead to health problems, a recent...

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Humans may already have reached maximum lifespan

October 13th, 20160 When she turned 120 years old in 1995, plucky Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment was asked what type of future she expected. "A very short one," she replied. But Calment...

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Job insecurity tied to increased risk of diabetes

October 7th, 20160 People who are worried about losing their jobs may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new analysis. Compared to people who felt secure in...

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Tips to combat election-related stress

October 7th, 20160 Stop reading the news and take up yoga. That's what some therapists are telling patients stressed out by a nasty presidential campaign in which two unpopular...

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Weight discrimination may worsen young teens’ emotional problems

September 30th, 20160 For overweight adolescents, experiencing discrimination or bullying in the first year of middle school may contribute to emotional issues seen in the third year by...

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