Aging Arab Americans: The invisible elders
The decision to apply for the MetLife Foundation Journalists in Aging Fellowship last summer was not difficult. As an Arab American journalist with a keen interest...Your One Life: Why Your Health is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
It’s the time of year for contemplating and I’m asking you to join me. I’ve been thinking about the wonderful holiday weekend...Tips for eating healthier during the holidays
The holidays are here! That joyous time of year when people come together, surrounded by decorations, gifts, music and, of course, lots of food. While eating is perhaps......
Dentists link oral hygiene to overall health, raising awareness locally
DEARBORN — Contemporary Dentistry, located on Schaefer Rd. in Dearborn has been persistent on linking oral health to the overall health of the human body, hoping to...
Greenland Wellness focuses on preventive healthcare with halal vitamins
December 8th, 20120 DEARBORN — With health issues such as diabetes, blood pressure control and cholesterol on the rise in the U.S., a few initiatives focusing on alerting the Arab......
FDA pressured to crack down on energy drinks after reports of deaths
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation towards two energy drinks that are sold at convenience stores nationwide. The two energy...
Shisha kills: Study deals scientific blow to defenders of water-pipe
August 31st, 20120 Iranian research shows water-pipe smoking is as bad as deeply inhaling cigarette smoke when it comes to causing respiratory problems. PARIS — Water-pipe smoking is as......
Two West Nile virus cases confirmed in Wayne County
WAYNE — The Wayne County Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Wayne County. Both individuals, an adult female and male, were...Arab American diabetes health fair approaches
DEARBORN — An "Arab American Diabetes Health Fair" is being held in collaboration with the University of Michigan Brehm Center for Diabetes Research, University of......
Bone marrow donors sought for local resident
Amal FawazDEARBORN — Amal Fawaz, a single mother of two boys, is currently searching for a bone marrow donor after undergoing four months of chemotherapy for her...Local group raises awareness on Egypt’s only children’s cancer hospital
DEARBORN — More than 80 million people live in Egypt, but there is only one children's cancer hospital in the entire country. On Sunday community members......
First-ever home HIV test kit approved in US
July 6th, 20120 OraQuick Advance HIV test (Reuters)Americans will soon be able to find out whether they are HIV positive at home, after an over-the-counter test was approved by the...Contemporary Dentistry offers free service days to locals with no insurance
Dr. Rima Bazzi and her assistant care for a patient.DEARBORN — Last Friday over 120 people turned out for "Dental Care From the Heart," a free dental service day......
Free health expo at Cobo for uninsured on May 16
DETROIT – A health expo for the uninsured will be offered at Cobo Center's Riverview Ballroom in Detroit on Wednesday, May 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., offering enrollment...American Heart Association and Oakwood Healthcare System team up for National Walking Day
In an effort to increase physical activity among Americans, the American Heart Association and Oakwood Healthcare are teaming up for National Walking Day. The event......
Free cancer screenings to be held on April 9
WARREN — The Annual Chaldean and Arab American Cancer Prevention, Early Detection, Screening and Healthy Lifestyles Forum will be held on Monday, April 9 from 5:30-8...Second bone marrow drive brings out more than 600 potential donors
DEARBORN — The second of two bone marrow drives for local women was held on Sunday, March 25 at Greenfield Manor, with more than 600 people turning out to 'Be the......
U.S obesity rates unchanged
The prevalence of obesity in America seems to have plateaued, according to data released Tuesday. The numbers show 35.7% of U.S. adults and almost 17% of U.S....4 Tips to weather the winter with psoriasis
Fire up the furnace and unpack your parka—winter is here. And for many people with psoriasis, so is an increase in bothersome symptoms. The dry air in heated homes and......
Study: Americans eat too much sugar
December 13th, 20110 DALLAS -- Experts recommend women consume no more than 6 teaspoons of sugar per day, and men eat no more than 9 teaspoons, but Americans eat much more, researchers...Arab world faces HIV epidemic
Number of people needing treatment in Arab region has spiked from approximately 45,000 in 2001 to nearly 160,000 in 2010."In the Middle East and North Africa, the HIV......
Europe bans x-ray body scanners used at U.S. airports
November 18th, 20110 As a ProPublica/PBS NewsHour investigation detailed earlier this month, X-ray body scanners use ionizing radiation, a form of energy that has been shown to damage DNA...
Overcoming domestic violence: Arab women discuss their experiences
October 21st, 20110 Three local Arab Americans are opening up about their previous marriages that were plagued by domestic violence for more than a decade. Despite enduring physical and......
