International travelers: Make sure you have your measles vaccine
LANSING — Following a recent measles case in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is advising all residents to make certain they are protected...Local dental office offers free services on June 1
DEARBORN — Contemporary Dentistry will be offering a range of dental services for free on its second annual Give Back Day on Saturday, June 1. The dental clinic...Michiganders encouraged to get tested, vaccinated for Viral Hepatitis
LANSING — Viral hepatitis is a silent epidemic in the United States with more than 4 million Americans living with chronic hepatitis, and many not knowing it. In......
Jolie surgery shines light on breast cancer
Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy has shone a spotlight on the issue of women at risk of cancer who have healthy breasts...How one company controls your breast cancer choices
So far, much of the heated discussion about Angelina Jolie’s brave Op-Ed in the New York Times this week has focused on her decision to undergo a double mastectomy......
FDA lowers age for buyers of Plan B pill to 15
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprise twist to the decade-plus effort to ease access to morning-after pills, the government is lowering the age limit to 15 for one brand —...What you need to know about breast cancer
About one in eight women will have invasive breast cancer some time during her life, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Knowing what the signs and symptoms......
Sounds synced with brain waves could help enhance memory during sleep, study suggest
A small study published in the journal Neuron shows that when sounds are played during sleep that go along with the slow oscillations in brain waves that occur during...Cinnamon Challenge: Doctors issue warning against dangerous trend
CHICAGO — Don't take the cinnamon challenge. That's the advice from doctors in a new report about a dangerous prank depicted in popular YouTube videos but which has......
Sitting too long is bad for your health
Whether you have a desk job or otherwise sedentary lifestyle, prolonged periods of sitting may be unavoidable for you. Chances are you are sitting as you read this...Michigan recognizes Minority Health Month with a series of discussions across the state
LANSING — In recognition of National Minority Health Month, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Health Disparities Reduction and Minority Health Section......
How to make your garden more environmentally friendly
Spring is here, which means it’s time to slip those green thumbs into some gardening gloves. And if you want to feel truly good about what you grow, consider...Three super foods that can improve your health
In a world where fatty, fried and frosted foods are often the cheapest, quickest and most readily available options, it can be easy to forget the true purpose of eating......
Grow what you eat; cook what you grow
Cooking from the garden is not like cooking from the store. There’s nothing more tasty, nutritious and satisfying than fresh, homemade meals made from the fruits,...Facing the rest of your life alone
Aging Arab Americans: The Invisible Elders DEARBORN - It is 3:00 pm on the first Saturday of the......
Morning smokers have higher cancer risk
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. —The sooner a smoker lights up upon waking in the morning, the more likely he or she is to acquire lung or oral cancer, U.S. researchers say.Steven...CDC campaign returns with powerful stories, Michigan resident to help others quit smoking
LANSING — Continuing with the success of last year’s landmark national tobacco education campaign, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is......
ADA urges all to take risk test
LANSING — March 26 was American Diabetes Association Alert Day. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA)...Signs your teen is in trouble and what to do about it
Being a teenager is never easy, but for some kids, it is excruciating. For parents, being able to tell the difference between normal growing pains and real trouble is......
Studying music can help kids do better in school
From higher test scores, to enhanced coordination, to improved time management skills, the benefits of music education are numerous, say experts. Unfortunately, many...Great tips to turn kids into regular readers
With all the gizmos, gadgets and electronic media available these days, it can be tough for parents to get kids to sit down with good old-fashioned books. But regular......
Is it important to feed kids organic food?
The nutritional choices you make for your children are crucial, setting the stage for good health and good habits for years to come. So if you’ve heard about the...During National Nutrition Month, enjoy foods that suit your budget, needs and tastes
LANSING – Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) encourages Michiganders to renew their appreciation......