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In Younger Menopausal Women, Hormone Therapy May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
by Dr. Matthew Nudy
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years and…
Ann Arbor Issues 48 Hour Boil Water Advisory Due to Two Water Main Breaks
As a precautionary measure, at 9:30 a.m. on March 17, 2025 the City of Ann Arbor issued a boil water advisory until further notice for the area north of Plymouth Road from Traver Road to US-23 due to two water main breaks that occurred…
A Dozen Michigan Lawmakers Co-Sponsored Bill to Bar Physicians From Providing Surgical and Hormone Treatment to Transitioning Minors
by Anna Liz Nichols
More than a dozen Republican lawmakers in Michigan have signed onto a bill to bar physicians from performing gender-affirming care for transitioning minor patients.
This effort follows multiple executive orders…
Think Gluten-Free Foods are More Healthy? Think Again, Some Are High Calorie, High Sugar, Low Fiber and Protein, and More Expensive
by Sachin Rustgi
U.S. consumers often pay more for gluten-free products, yet these items typically provide less protein and more sugar and calories compared with gluten-containing alternatives. That is the key finding of my new…
Norovirus is on the Rise. Here are the Best Ways to Stay Safe
Dr. William Schaffner
The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over previous years, possibly due in…
President Trump Signs Executive Order: “Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation”
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Policy and Purpose. Across the country today, medical professionals are maiming…
Five of the Most Frustrating Health Insurer Tactics and How to Deal With Them
by Dr. Monica S. Aswani and Dr. Paul Shafer
The U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014. The share of uninsured Americans ages 18 to 64 fell from 18% before the…
Are You About to Have Cataract Surgery? Here’s What Ophthalmologists Say You Need to Know
by Dr. Allan Steigleman
Cataract surgery is one of the most popular and commonly performed procedures in the world. The vast majority of patients have excellent outcomes with few complications.
Here are the numbers:
By age…
County Health Dept. Inspections: Ann Arbor School Food Service Providers Cited for Violations
Washtenaw County Food Service Inspection Reports are updated once a month. Please note that inspection reports describe the conditions observed on the date and time of the inspection.
County food service establishments and the…
Breast Density and Mammograms: New FDA Rule Ensures Women Have More Information After Cancer Screenings
by Dr. Nancy Kressin, Dr. Christine M. Gunn and Dr. Priscilla Slametz
The Food and Drug Administration implemented a rule to go into effect on Sept. 10, 2024, requiring mammography facilities to notify women about their breast…