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More than 12 million pounds of raw beef recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

December 7th, 20180 WASHINGTON — According to the USDA, Arizona-based meat producer JBS Tolleson, Inc. has recalled almost 6 million more pounds of raw beef products. This is an expansion...

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DMC hospitals fail federal inspections due to contaminated instruments

December 3rd, 20180 DETROIT — Detroit Receiving Hospital was under inspection again this week after it failed a federal review in October when federal investigators found multiple cases...

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One in 40 American children have autism, parent survey finds

December 2nd, 20180 Roughly one in 40 American children has been diagnosed with autism, and a national survey of parents suggests these kids have a harder time getting mental health...

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New infrared technology women-only gym opens in Dearborn Heights

November 30th, 20180 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Red Effect Infrared Fitness opened a new women-exclusive location on Ford Road in Dearborn Heights on Friday Nov. 23, the first of its kind for the...

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Abstain from romaine: U.S., Canada warn of E. coli in lettuce

November 23rd, 20180 On Tuesday, public health officials in the United States and Canada warned against eating romaine lettuce while they investigate an outbreak of E. coli that has sickened...

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Study: Suicide rate rising among U.S. workers

November 23rd, 20180 Suicide rates are rising among U.S. workers and the risk may depend partly on the types of jobs people do, government researchers suggest. From 2000 to 2016, the U.S....

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Officials urge vaccination after 15 measles cases reported in Michigan

November 18th, 20180 LANSING — Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against measles and take other precautions after confirming 15 cases in Michigan this year. The...

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Arab American health and awareness group launched to benefit the community

November 12th, 20180 DEARBORN — Starting as an organization co-founded by sisters Mariam and Marwa Ayyash, the Arab American Health Initiative (AAHI) highlights healthcare needs, including...

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Health officials: Lead-tainted curry powder distributed in Michigan

November 3rd, 20180 LANSING — State health officials are urging residents to check their spice cabinets for curry powder after several brands distributed in Michigan were found to contain...

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October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month

October 22nd, 20180 DETROIT, Michigan — The leading contributor to infant mortality is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby,...

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How sleep deprivation could be affecting your performance, work

October 19th, 20180 EAST LANSING — New U.S. research has highlighted some of the ways sleep deprivation can decrease our ability to complete tasks, leading to mistakes at work that can...

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Breast cancer survivor advises: “Stay positive, fight back, keep going”

October 15th, 20180 There is a yin-yang to every screening mammogram. The yang of elation is when the radiologist says your mammogram is clear. Its opposite is dark terror if you learn you...

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Sleep research shows how homework is harmful for students

October 7th, 20180 "More than 70 percent of high school students average less than eight hours of sleep," according to an October 1 research letter in JAMA Pediatrics ("Dose-Dependent...

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Busy caring for others, doctor misses signs he developed rare form of cancer

October 6th, 20180 Cancer signs maybe evasive, don't ignore it! Runny noses are annoying. Easy to dismiss. Easily explained — allergies, a cold, the weather. And that’s exactly why...

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Hang up on Medicare card scams

September 23rd, 20180 Scammers follow the news — and the money. A few months ago, the Federal Trade Commission shared the news that Medicare is sending new cards to everyone who gets...

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Getting to the heart of America’s diabetes crisis

September 16th, 20180 By Ken Thorpe About 30 million Americans have diabetes and an estimated 1.5 million more are diagnosed each year. More than 25 percent of seniors have...

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FDA proposed crackdown on flavored e-cigs puts Juul on notice

September 16th, 20180 LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on flavored e-cigarettes from Juul Labs and other companies as it grapples with an...

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Garden City Hospital president promoted to regional CEO of Prime Healthcare

August 25th, 20180 GARDEN CITY – Garden City Hospital CEO Saju George has been promoted to regional CEO of its parent company, Prime Healthcare. He will overseeing two of its hospitals...

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E-cigarette vapor tied to changes in lung cells

August 20th, 20180 The vapor from e-cigarettes may boost the production of inflammatory chemicals in the lungs, while disabling key cellular defenders against infection, a new study...

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Back-to-school sun protection tips from the Skin Cancer Foundation

August 20th, 20180 NEW YORK – As summer winds down and the busy back-to-school season sets in, sun protection may slip down the list of health and wellness priorities. But harmful...

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Here’s why some people get bitten by mosquitoes more than others

August 3rd, 20180 Do mosquitoes like you? It's nice to be liked, but with a few exceptions. Most people are more than happy to be unpopular with rodents and bugs. But, despite emitting...

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Detroit Mental Health Task force members work to raise awareness

July 20th, 20181 DETROIT — Detroit City Councilman Roy McCalister Jr. and the Mental Health Task Force held a public meeting in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on Tuesday, July...

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Safety tips for July 4th: Preventing firework burns

July 3rd, 20180 As the Fourth of July nears, many communities across the country are gearing up to enjoy firework shows. If your patriotic celebration includes self-starter fireworks or...

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Gov. Snyder dedicates June 25 as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Michigan

June 25th, 20180 LANSING – Gov. Snyder has declared June 25 as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Michigan. In partnership with the Healthy Men Michigan campaign, the governor aims...

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Low-income workers protest Bill Schuette’s opposition to Medicaid

June 9th, 20180 DETROIT— On Thursday afternoon, a group of more than 100 low-income voters met outside Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s office in Detroit to protest his...

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Little girl’s gift to Beaumont Children’s Hospital helps local kids

June 5th, 20180 DEARBORN — Lara Nasr Eddin, aged 6, loves to help people. “She’s always giving,” said her mom, Rana Aboukhair. “I have to pack her two lunches because...

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Florida’s Muslim free clinic a ‘blessing’ to uninsured, low-income patients of all faiths

June 3rd, 20180 David Gagner was having seizures. But he did not have nor can afford health insurance, so he sought care at a Baptist Health emergency room. There he was told he had...

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