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Do I Need Sunscreen in Winter?
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Bladder Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
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Common Medications Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia
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Low Fiber Diet for Colonoscopy Prep
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Early Signs of Lung Cancer
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How Hydration Plays a Role in Getting Over Sickness
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Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Is There a Link Between Sleep Disorders and Alzheimer’s?
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What is a Hypertonic Pelvic Floor?
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Increasing Incidences of Breast Cancer in Younger Adults
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Surprising Symptoms of Menopause
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Listeria Contamination Recalls: How Michigan is Affected, Who’s at Risk, Prevention Tips and More
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How Breast Cancer Impacts a Woman's Body Image and Identity
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Why Does My Jaw Hurt?
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‘I’m So Grateful:’ Detroit Woman Credits Self-Advocacy, Regular Wellness Visits, Support Services for Beating Breast Cancer
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Are Generic Medications Effective?
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What to Know About Male Breast Cancer
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Why and How to Boost Your Health Literacy
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Why Do I Have a Sore Throat on One Side?
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The Importance of Early Ovarian Cancer Detection
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What You Can Do to Limit Your Spend on Health Care and Health Insurance
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Tips for Reducing Risk of Colorectal Cancer
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
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How to Keep Your Bones Healthy as You Age
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How Contagious is the Flu?
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Is there a Connection Between Sickle Cell Disease and Leukemia?
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What to Know About Updated Prostate Cancer Screenings
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Flu Season 2025-2026: What You Need to Know
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Recognizing Passive Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults
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Davisburg Mom’s Fearless Transparency After Losing Son to Suicide Inspires Families to Discuss Teenage Mental Health
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What is the Connection Between Diabetes and the Gut Microbiome?
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How to Avoid Common Triggers of Psoriasis
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Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
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10 Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
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Debunking Vaccine Myths and Misconceptions
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Breast Cancer Prevention: Steps to Take Today
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How Patients Can Advocate for Themselves at the Doctor’s Office
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Lyme Disease Cases Up 168% in Michigan Since 2020
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Sun Poisoning Symptoms: When to Get Help
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Why Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is Called the ‘Silent Killer’
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
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The Danger of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
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Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Gastroparesis?
Women with thyroid gland test . Endocrinology, hormones and treatment. Inflammation of the sore throat
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Why Women are More Susceptible to Thyroid Disease
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What is Diabetes? Everything You Need to Know
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Avoid Swimmer’s Itch This Summer in Michigan Lakes
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Vaccine Questions? Here’s What to Know About Back-to-School Immunizations
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Is the SPF in Your Makeup Enough to Protect Your Skin?
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Water Safety 101: How to Enjoy the Water Safely
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Here’s Why Heart Attack Deaths Are Decreasing But Chronic Heart Disease Deaths Are Growing
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Why You Should Pay Attention to the UV Index
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How Hot Weather Affects the Kidneys
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Common Medications Can Make Your Skin More Sensitive to Sunlight
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How Long Does It Take to See the Benefits of Quitting Smoking?
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The Importance of Dental Health During Pregnancy
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Tools for Migraine Management
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Influenza A vs. B: What's the Difference?
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Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
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Why are Men More Likely to Get Skin Cancer?
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Men’s Health Month: Why Preventive Care is Cost-Effective Care
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What Women Should Know About Early Menopause

Medically Reviewed by: Jennifer Wulff, M.D.

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Why You Should Track Your Steps and Heart Rate

Medically Reviewed by: Michael Kobernick, M.D.

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Is Asthma Genetic?

Medically Reviewed by: Gregory Scherle, M.D.

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5 Ways to Observe Women’s Health Month

Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Patricia Ferguson, M.D.

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Why Women’s Health Month is Important to Me
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‘Every Day We See Children Making Progress:’ Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center Expands Critical Trauma Counseling Services
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5 Health Numbers Every Woman Should Know
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Can Bacteria in Your Reusable Water Bottle Make You Sick?
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When is Allergy Season?

Medically Reviewed by: Jessica Huhn, M.D.

Jason Warzecha poses for a photo at the end of the Detroit Free Press Marathon
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Distance Runners with Diabetes Share How They Stay Fueled
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Wisdom Teeth Removal for Adults: What You Need to Know About Surgery and Recovery
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Minority Health Month: Addressing Disparities Through Awareness and Action
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April is an Opportunity to Become More Educated and Aware of Minority Health Month
When we contract relatively mild illnesses like chickenpox and the measles – typically as children – we usually develop natural, lifelong immunity against them after infection activates our immune systems.  
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Active vs. Passive Immunity: What’s the Difference? 
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Measles Case Confirmed in Michigan: What to Know
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What’s a Normal Blood Pressure?
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When and Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy
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What Younger Adults Can Do to Prevent Colon Cancer as Diagnoses Rise
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Shifting Trends in Colorectal Cancer Cases: More Younger Adults Are Being Diagnosed
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How to Lower the Risks of Colon Cancer
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How Viruses Spread
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Is Mouth Breathing While You’re Sleeping Bad?
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Testicular Cancer: Causes, Risk Factors and How to Perform a Self-Exam

Medically Reviewed by: Peter Graham, M.D.

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5 Self-Exams You Can Do at Home for Cancer Prevention
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How to Prevent Burn Injuries at Home and When to Seek Care
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Hidden Signs of Heart Disease
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University of Michigan Professor Examines Why Black Women Are Not Returning for Follow-up Cervical Cancer Screenings and Identifies Self-Screening as a Solution
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What Does it Mean to be Immunocompromised?
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Preventive Care: Here’s How to Give Yourself the Gift of Health
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Identifying Different Thyroid Issues and Disorders
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The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screenings
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How to Stay Up to Date on Preventive Care
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What Does the U.S. Surgeon General’s New Cancer Warning on Alcohol Mean?
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Cervical Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
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Hand Sanitizer and Norovirus: What You Need to Know
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Why are My Sinus Issues Worse in the Winter?
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How to Prevent Chapped Lips in the Winter
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What is Collagen Banking?
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Dangers and Risks of UTIs in Older Adults
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Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils, Toys Found to Contain Chemicals Connected to Increased Health Risks
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