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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, 201818 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, 20182 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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