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 Match' in honor of Hanya Alwerfalli, who is fighting acute leukemia and is in need of a transplant. Her sister Hebah Alwerfalli said that the family was thankful for 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. children and teens are obese. "There's been no change in the prevalence of obesity in recent years in children or adults," says Cynthia L Ogden, Ph.D, an epidemiologist with...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 offices can cause itching. Heavy jackets and scratchy sweaters can lead to skin irritation. And shorter days mean less exposure to the sun’s beneficial rays. But...
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 say. Lona Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, said Americans consume about 22 teaspoons of...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 epidemic has been on the rise for the past decade," said Aleksandar Sasha Bodiroza, HIV/AIDS adviser at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)."The number of people...
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 and cause cancer. Although the amount of radiation is extremely low, equivalent to the radiation a person would receive in a few minutes of flying, several research...
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 verbal abuse for so long, they’re confident, empowered and determined to launch successful careers through college. “Even if you are abused have dreams, and that...Suffering in silence: The struggle to overcome mental health stigmas
DEARBORN — The issue of psychological problems has long been considered taboo within United States families and communities despite the prevalence of such issues and their devastating effects. The field of mental health is still relatively new, having begun its new era as a serious study in the 1950s, but the same problem...International nutrition expert, Balance 74 creator hosted by local pharmacist
DEARBORN — As a long-time pharmacist, Hussein Smidi has always been interested in health and wellness issues. In recent years, he began to notice that something health-wise was missing in his own life and the lives of his customers, however. "I come from a third world country, and I came to realize that what we put in our bodies...Oakwood moves 650 corporate employees to new Dearborn location
Healthcare system sees cost savings in enhanced efficiencies, collaboration Dearborn — In a move designed to reduce costs and promote a more collaborative work environment, the corporate services division of Oakwood Healthcare, Inc. (OHI) is moving 650 employees into two single-story buildings located at 15500 Lundy Parkway in...
The argileh epidemic: Dearborn’s biggest ‘buzz’ kills
September 12th, 20110 DEARBORN — With recent studies in the city of Dearborn finding a connection between air pollution and higher than usual rates of asthma, it also doesn't help that younger adults in the area have been practicing a habit for years now that's slowly affecting their health: Smoking the hookah, or as the proper term that's used around...Now recruiting in Wayne County: The National Children’s Study
A comprehensive study that can potentially provide groundbreaking insight into the health of children has launched in Wayne County. The National Children's Study is the largest and most long-term research study conducted on children in the United States. The goal of the study is to improve the health and well-being of...State-wide public smoking ban debated
DETROIT — Increasing pressure against Michigan's ban on smoking in public workplaces has been noted by some, and with the law more than a year old, many businesses and restaurants have described serious losses in their customer bases because of the ban according to WWJ. Health advocates continue to praise the move, but new efforts...State lawmakers approve changes in health benefits
LANSING —A new bill requiring local governments to pay no more than 80 percent of their employee health care costs or limiting the payment to 15 thousand dollars a year per family has been approved.The bill would also lead to higher health care costs for some teachers and employees of local governments. Democrats have strongly opposed...Sanford-Brown College Dearborn hosts the Michigan Dialysis Summit
SB Campus President Roger Hosn (R) shakes hands with Congressman Conyers during the Summit. Photo courtesy of Sanford-BrownDEARBORN — On Friday, August 12th, members of the Detroit area community attended the Michigan Dialysis Summit at the Sanford-Brown College Dearborn Campus to raise awareness about chronic kidney......
Does too little sleep cause weight gain?
NEW YORK - Want to avoid weight gain? Maybe some more sleep would help.People who got very little sleep ate more but didn’t burn any extra calories, according to a U.S. study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that adds to evidence supporting a link between sleep deprivation and weight gain.Approximately 50 to 70 million...Michigan Dialysis Summit at Sanford-Brown on August 12
DEARBORN — Sanford-Brown College will host the 2011 Michigan Dialysis Summit along with DaVita Dialysis and Dialysis Patient Citizens to raise awareness about renal disease, kidney health disparities, and more on August 12.Over 12,500 people in Michigan suffer from end stage renal disease, which is believed to be incurable and is...Michigan ranked among the worst in new air pollution study
LANSING — Michigan has been ranked seventh worst with air pollution in a new study done by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The list, which the council calls "The Toxic 20," puts Ohio as the state with the worst air pollution, with Pennsylvania, Florida and Kentucky ranked right behind.The pollution in Michigan is largely...Gov. Snyder signs law limiting cold medicine purchases
LANSING — Tougher limits on the purchase of cold and allergy medications will go into effect on January 1, 2012 in an effort to combat methamphetamine drug lab operators stocking up at stores. A new statewide database will help enforce the new rules, which will limit single buyers to 3.6 grams a day and 9 grams per month.......
The global war on tobacco
Second-hand smoke still a major killerUNITED NATIONS (IPS) — This year, tobacco use will kill nearly six million people. Of that number, 600,000 will die because of exposure to second- hand tobacco smoke. If current trends continue, the annual death toll could rise to eight million by 2030, according to a new report by the World...New study: More than 30% in Michigan now obsese
A new study finds that Michigan is now the 10th fattest state in America. According to the study released last Thursday, July 7, three in ten Michigan adults are considered obese which is about 30.5% of the state compared to 17.2% in 1995. The study that named Michigan the 10th fattest state was, “F as in Fat:......
Pregnancies outside of marriage rising in Michigan
LANSING – A total of about two-thirds of babies born to Michigan women in their early twenties are born outside of marriage according to a new report by the Michigan League for Human Services organization. The number has risen significantly in the past ten years although teen pregnancy numbers were higher in the past according to...ACC study shows higher lead poisoning risk for immigrants
DETROIT — The Arab American and Chaldean Council recently announced that its study on lead poisoning among Arab American and African American children in the metro Detroit area was published in the Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Journal. The study explored the hypothesis that acculturation is a risk factor......