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Premature babies often catch up to peers in school

June 19th, 20170 A study following more than 1.3 million premature babies born in Florida found that two-thirds of those born at only 23 or 24 weeks were ready for kindergarten on time,...

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Chronic pain tied to quick memory decline in old age

June 12th, 20170 Older people who suffer from persistent pain may experience a faster deterioration of memory and a greater risk of dementia as they age compared to peers who are not in...

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Mental health professionals discuss quality care challenges

June 10th, 20175 DEARBORN — President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget cuts dealt a huge blow to mental health and substance abuse prevention, with funding to face projected...

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Muslim children teach lessons about discipline every Ramadan

June 2nd, 20170 DEARBORN — With more than 17 hours until sunset each day during Ramadan, it may seem impossible for children to complete their fast, but that's not the case. Many...

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Common painkillers tied to heart attack risk

May 19th, 20170 Commonly used painkillers such as Motrin, Advil and Aleve might increase your risk for heart attack, even in the first week of use, a new study suggests. Overall,...

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Reps. Dingell, Hammoud address substance abuse, mental health at town hall

May 12th, 201711 DEARBORN — On Monday, May 8, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) convened a town hall to address and discuss their...

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Male circumcision: Outdated tradition or necessary medical procedure?

May 12th, 201715 There was a festive spirit in a Syrian neighborhood, decades before children were acquainted with desolation — a young boy was growing fretful as the moment for a...

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Social barriers hamper cancer screenings for women

May 5th, 20170 DEARBORN — Many minority groups in the U.S. report lower levels of screenings for health issues such as cervical or breast cancer. The many reasons for...

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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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