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HEALTH: Hearing Damage on the Rise Among Younger Americans
by Lynn Stuart Parramore
WITH FOURTH OF July firecrackers, lawnmowers and outdoor concerts, summer can bring lots of noise, and some of it can be harmful to your hearing. Trust me, I know. I have had ringing in my right ear for 9 months…
Michigan Health Officials Confirm West Nile Virus Found in State
by Courtney Bledsoe
THE MICHIGAN Department of Community Health has found this season’s mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in Saginaw County – and with perfect conditions for mosquito breeding, that may be just the beginning.…
More of Us Are Walking, but We’re Still Not Getting Enough Exercise
by Jeannine Stein
AMERICANS MAY BE walking more, but we’re still not meeting weekly fitness recommendations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
A recent Vital Signs report from the agency found that the percentage…
Gov. Snyder Signs Ann Arbor State Sen. Rebekah Warren’s Bill in Support of Public Breastfeeding
ON JUNE 24, Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation to prevent discrimination against breast-feeding mothers.
“Breast-feeding is a natural act with many proven benefits,” Snyder said. “By supporting new mothers we help ensure good infant…
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People and Not Others—And the Surprising, Natural Way to Avoid Bites
by Jill Richardson
Why are some people so much more attractive to mosquitoes than others? And what can you do about the pesky little bloodsuckers, especially if you don’t want to resort to DEET? (DEET, while effective, is also weakly…
In Michigan and Other States, Affordable Care Act Subscriber Premiums Slated to Rise 2.7-21.6 Percent
by A2 Indy Staff
HEALTH INSURANCE premiums are shooting up for most Michigan residents that purchase their own coverage in the first year after Obamacare, state insurers have reported.
All insurers in the state are hiking their…
Apple, Google, Samsung Race to Bring Health Apps to Wearables
by Christina Farr
FOR DECADES, MEDICAL technology firms have searched for ways to let diabetics check blood sugar easily, with scant success. Now, the world’s largest mobile technology firms are getting in on the act.
Apple Inc,…
Research Suggests Massage Improves the Fundamentals of Your Body’s Health
by Jill Richardson
IN THE U.S., massage is a multi-billion-dollar industry. As of July 2013, 16 percent of American adults received at least one massage in the last year. But, could it be that more Americans ought to get massages, and do…
State Consumption Warnings Now Include Benefits of Eating Uncontaminated Fish
by Samantha Radecki
FOR YEARS, pregnant women have been advised to stay away from eating fish because of their mercury content. But last week’s announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection…
The Social Death Penalty: Why Being Ostracized Hurts Even More Than Bullying
by Lynn Parramore
IN RECENT YEARS, bullying and harassment at work and in school have been grabbing headlines, creating greater awareness. But there’s a dehumanizing experience that is just as common, perhaps even more damaging to…