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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, 20192 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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Life expectancy varies wildly between Michigan communities, according to new statistics

December 21st, 20180 DETROIT — The city or neighborhood in which you live can have a dramatic effect on life expectancy, according to a new statics released by the National Center for...

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10 holiday safety cooking tips

December 21st, 20180 It wouldn’t be the holiday season without family, friends and food. Family gatherings are often “kitchen gatherings.” We gather there to help in food preparation...

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Michigan first state to lower acceptable blood lead levels for workers

December 16th, 20180 GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan workers have been granted extra protection from one of the most dangerous heavy metals, lead, according to new rules from the Michigan...

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Nationally recognized company brings personalized weight loss and wellness services to Dearborn, Metro Detroit

December 7th, 20180 DEARBORN — When it comes to nutrition and weight loss, temptation is all around us (not to mention ever-present clouds of stress), which makes it difficult to focus on...

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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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