Can spicy foods curb salt cravings or lower blood pressure?
November 3rd, 20170 People who like spicy foods may eat less salt and have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study from China suggests. When people didn’t care for spicy food, they consumed an average of 13.4 grams a day of salt, according to the study published in the journal Hypertension. But when...
“Get Your Pink On” community event raises money, awareness for breast cancer research
October 27th, 20170 By Laida Sukari The Arab American News-intern DEARBORN— On Friday, October 20, The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and The Breast Cancer Student Association (BCSA) hosted their second fundraising dinner called “Get Your Pink On” (GYPO) at Byblos Banquet Center. The SWE organization at the University of Michigan-Dearborn...
Robotic-assisted surgery not always more effective
October 27th, 20170 Robotic-assisted surgery is much more expensive than other minimally invasive surgeries, but it does not improve outcomes of surgery for kidney tumors and rectal cancers. “The rapid increase in costly robot surgery in lieu of laparoscopic surgery without a definite advantage for the patient is a problem that can be applied not only...
FDA warns Meridian of violations for lead-testing devices
October 27th, 20170 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it issued a warning letter to Meridian Bioscience Inc’s unit for several federal law violations after inspecting its facility that makes lead-testing devices. The violations include selling significantly modified versions of two of its blood lead-testing systems without the...
Judge rejects bid by 18 U.S. states to revive Obamacare subsidies
October 25th, 20170 WASHINGTON - A U.S. judge in California on Wednesday refused to block President Donald Trump’s decision to end subsidy payments to health insurers under Obamacare, rejecting a request by Democratic attorneys general from 18 U.S. states. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco sided with the Trump administration, saying...
New York State bans e-cigs from public places in latest crackdown on smoking
October 24th, 20170 NEW YORK - Electronic cigarettes, the popular vapor substitute to traditional tobacco cigarettes, will soon be banned from public indoor spaces in New York state — just like the real thing. Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill to ban e-cigs anywhere cigarettes are already prohibited, like workplaces, restaurants and bars. The...
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — Miscarriage and infant loss are not easy subjects of discussion for anyone, and especially not for those experiencing bereavement firsthand. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and there are initiatives in the Metro Detroit area and online to bring the conversation of pregnancy and infant loss out in the...
Major study shows mind still works after the body shows no sign of life
October 18th, 20170 When you die you know you're dead: Major study shows mind still works after the body shows no sign of life Death just became even more scary: scientists say people are aware they’re dead because their consciousness continues to work after the body has stopped showing signs of life. That means that, theoretically, someone may even...
WHO report: Child and teen obesity soars tenfold worldwide in 40 years
October 13th, 20170 GENEVA —The number of obese children and adolescents worldwide has jumped tenfold in the past 40 years and the rise is accelerating in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Asia, a major study said on Wednesday. Childhood and teen obesity rates have leveled off in the United States, north-western Europe and other rich...
For some kids, bullying may not leave lasting mental scars
October 13th, 20170 Children who are bullied during their pre-teen years may experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression, but a study of twins suggests that some victims may not experience lasting psychological problems. Researchers examined data on about 11,000 twins born in England and Wales from 1994 to 1996. The youth completed...
Exercise prevents elderly mobility problems, and the more the better
October 8th, 20170 Less than an extra hour a week of moderate exercise can make a big difference in helping older adults stay mobile and reduce their risk of developing major mobility problems, a U.S. study suggests. Improvements were seen in all the 70-to-90-year-olds who added some physical activity to their weekly routines over about two years, and...
Saving carbs for last may help ward off blood sugar spike for diabetics
October 8th, 20170 Saving the bread for last at mealtime could help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, new research suggests. People with type 2 diabetes who ate protein and vegetables before they consumed carbohydrate-heavy bread and orange juice had a significantly lower increase in blood sugar after the meal, compared to when...
Younger start in football linked to higher risk of behavior, mood problems
September 29th, 20170 Boys who start playing American football before their 12th birthday may be at sharply increased risk of behavioral and mood problems later in life compared to peers who hit the gridiron later, according to a recent U.S. study. Among former professional, college and high school football players, those with earlier exposure to the game...
Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety
September 29th, 20170 People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don’t work out, a research review suggests Researchers analyzed data from 16 previously published studies with a total of 922 participants who were randomly assigned to do resistance training or be inactive. Resistance workouts were...
Smoking tied to frailty in older adults
September 14th, 20170 Older adults who smoke are more likely to become physically frail than their counterparts who are former smokers or never used tobacco products, a recent study suggests. Researchers studied people age 60 or older in the U.K. who had not yet developed so-called frailty, a term that describes a lack of robustness and physical reserves......
Kids who skip breakfast may miss key nutrients
September 14th, 20170 Children who skip breakfast on a regular basis are likely to fall short for the day in getting all their recommended essential nutrients, a U.K. study suggests. Kids who skipped breakfast every day were less likely to get enough iron, calcium, iodine and folate when compared to kids who ate breakfast every day, the research team...
Obamacare enrollment to fall in 2018 and beyond after cuts: CBO
September 14th, 20170 NEW YORK—Enrollment on the Obamacare health insurance exchanges in 2018 and later years is expected to be less than previously forecast, dampened by the Trump administration’s decision to pull back enrollment efforts, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office said on Thursday. The administration has cut back on advertising spending,...
Family workouts: Exercise with your child
September 8th, 20170 Nearly one in three Michigan children between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese. Unfortunately, rates of obesity in U.S. adults have also been on the rise for the last decade. Establishing healthy habits as a family creates a support system for both children and parents, allowing everyone to work together towards a healthier,...
Managing stress in college
September 3rd, 20170 More than 80 percent of college students reported feeling overwhelmed by their workload in 2016. Chronic stress can be a catalyst for depression, anxiety and mood disorders—serious problems that together are ranked number one among the top five national health conditions contributing to poor health in nearly every county of every state......
Some jobs tied to higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis
August 25th, 20170 Workers exposed to airborne toxins may have an elevated risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, an immune system disorder that causes debilitating swelling and pain in the joints, a Swedish study suggests. Among men, bricklayers, concrete workers and electricians had at least twice the risk of rheumatoid arthritis they would have in...
Using unproven methods to tackle cancer could be deadly
August 25th, 20170 People who decide to tackle their cancer using only unconventional methods are likely to die sooner than patients who opt for conventional treatments, according to a new study. People with various kinds of cancer who turned down treatments like chemotherapy or radiation in favor of alternative medicine were two to six times more......
Molina Healthcare plans to close Dearborn clinic
August 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — Molina Healthcare, a 24-hour Midwest Medical Center, plans to shut down on Sept. 30. All 120 workers at the center will be laid off. The clinic is located at 4700 Schaefer and offers urgent care, primary care, physical therapy and other service. The clinic is ran by Molina Medical Management. "We regret the impact this...
For diabetics, aquatic exercise as good as working out on land
August 20th, 20170 For people with type 2 diabetes, exercising in water is just as effective at improving blood sugar as other types of workouts, according to a review of existing research. People who face obstacles in getting to a gym or exercising outdoors should consider hitting the pool to meet their exercise goals, the authors write in Acta......
