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Safety tips for motorists as heatwave hits Michigan

July 20th, 20190 DEARBORN— With forecasts predicting temperatures in the high 90s and heat indices in the 100s, AAA offers safety tips to help motorists keep their children, pets...

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Could a better diet cool your Inflammation? Avoid these five food groups

July 13th, 20190 Chronic inflammation is associated with such diseases as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, and can harm people in numerous other ways, from painful joints to dental...

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Seven healthy late-night snacks to keep you full and rested throughout the night

July 4th, 20190 The following seven snacks will satisfy your grumbling stomach without ruining your sleep or overdoing it on calories, according to registered dietitian Cynthia Sass,...

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Beaumont launches free breast cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured

May 31st, 20190 DEARBORN —The Beaumont location here, along with similar locations in Trenton and Wayne, has developed a year-round program to provide free screening mammograms to...

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New autism study shows delays in diagnosis, treatment

May 24th, 20190 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — A nationwide survey was commissioned by Centria Autism, a leading provider of therapy based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)...

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New survey finds Americans are among “most stressed” population worldwide

May 20th, 20190 NEW YORK — According to an annual Gallup poll Americans are some of most stressed people in the world. Last year, Americans reported feeling stress, anger and worry...

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Beaumont recruiting patients for National Cancer Institute targeted therapy study

May 20th, 20190 ROYAL OAK — An ongoing study at Beaumont Hospital is recruiting patients for a nationwide cancer study on targeted therapies. The research will be conducted at...

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What you need to know about the U.S. measles outbreak

April 29th, 20190 NEW YORK - The United States so far this year has recorded 704 cases of measles in 22 states, its largest outbreak since public health officials in 2000 declared the...

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Massage therapist summarily suspended for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with clients

April 25th, 20190 SOUTHFIELD — The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) served an order suspending the massage therapist license belonging to Carl Ellis of Southfield...

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Dearborn Police participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 24th, 20190 Dearborn – The Dearborn Police Department is taking back unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the...

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HYPE Athletics honors students at 18th annual gala

April 18th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — HYPE Athletics, which is committed to physical activity and education of individuals, families and communities, honored two high school students...

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Measles outbreak in Oakland County sees five more confirmed cases

April 12th, 20190 PONTIAC — The state health department has confirmed five more cases of measles in Oakland County, as of Friday, April 4. The recently confirmed cases bring the...

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HUDA Clinic: Muslim clinic offers free health care to the under-served

April 11th, 20190 DETROIT— HUDA Clinic is a health care unit established in 2004 by Muslim physicians to help uninsured citizens where the only requirement for treatment is being...

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U of M graduate student seeks participants for Dearborn-area health study

April 5th, 20190 DEARBORN — A University of Michigan graduate student is asking for participants for a “photovoice” research project to observe what Dearborn residents feel affects...

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Drinking more than two diet drinks per day linked to increased risk of stroke, heart attacks

February 19th, 20190 Diet soda, once hailed as a healthy drink in the mainstream media, has been increasingly linked to serious health risks over the past few years. Now, a new study is...

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Eight potential reasons why your urine is foamy

February 8th, 20190 While it's always important to get to a doctor if something seems “off” with your health, knowing the warning signs of various diseases and conditions can also...

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Certain class of antibiotics linked to increased risk of fatal heart vessel tears, FDA warns

February 8th, 20190 SILVER SPRING, MD — The U.S. Food and Drug administration has warned patients about the potential side effects of a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which...

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Senator Sanders asks why drug, once free, now costs $375k

February 4th, 20190 WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) sent a letter to Catalyst Pharmaceuticals on Monday asking it to justify its decision to charge $375,000 annually for a...

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Study: Religious engagements key factor to happiness and health

February 4th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a new study by the Pew Research Center, participation in a religious congregation is a key factor to civic engagements, happiness and...

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Arab American creates all-in-one nutritional supplement for a toxic, disease filled world

February 2nd, 20190 MACOMB TWP. — Typhoid fever is rare in the United States in large part due to its high food and sanitation safety standards, as only about 300 people get the disease...

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Important tips on staying safe and healthy this winter

January 26th, 20190 Winter can be a hazardous time of year. Frigid temperatures and slick roads can be dangerous. Being prepared will help you and your family remain safe this winter. The...

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Lack of sleep tied to increased risk of heart disease in new study

January 21st, 20190 Those people who sleep less than six hours per night may be more likely to develop heart disease, a new study out of Spain has suggested. Nearly 4,000 bank employees...

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Hookah smoking linked to diabetes and obesity, major new study finds

January 16th, 20190 For years, supporters of hookah smoking have argued that the process is much healthier than cigarettes, because of its ability to purify tobacco smoke by passing it...

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FDA approves two new cancer treatments after fast tracked reviews

December 30th, 20180 The new cancer drugs Vitrakvi and Xospata were approved this past week after expedited reviews according to a report from CNN, with one expected to make an impact on the...

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Study: Sleeplessness on the rise among U.S. adults

December 28th, 20180 The number of U.S. adults battling sleeplessness is on the rise according to a new long-term survey and analysis of nearly 400,000 participants, which found that...

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Do women in hijabs have a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency?

December 24th, 20181 The late fall and winter months bring a whole new set of challenges with them, especially health concerns present during this time of the year. One of the biggest...

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Michigan announces new plan to fight opioid addiction crisis

December 21st, 20180 LANSING — The Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has announced the first update to opioid addiction treatment rules since 1981, reducing the number of...

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