U.S. vaping-related deaths rise to 47, cases of illness to 2,290
November 23rd, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. health officials reported 2,290 confirmed and probable cases and 5 more deaths from a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping, taking the total death toll to 47 so far this year. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 2,172 cases and 42 deaths from the...
Research: Little evidence of the ‘immigrant health paradox’ among Arab Americans
November 20th, 20190 CHESTNUT Hill, MA. – First generation immigrants to the United States from Latin America, South America and Asia have been shown to have better health outcomes and behaviors than second generation (born in the U.S. to immigrant parents) and third generation (born in the U.S. to U.S.-born parents with immigrant heritage) immigrants —...
CURE Physical Therapy hosts free yoga for breast cancer awareness month
October 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the founder of CURE Physical Therapy, Dr. Antima Gupta, will be conducting a Free Yoga Event for Breast Cancer Awareness called Care by CURE on October 26 at 1 p.m., at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. After working at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn for...
Garden City Hospital celebrates five-year transformation and major facility upgrades
October 9th, 20190 GARDEN CITY — Garden City Hospital (GCH) celebrated its fifth anniversary with Prime Healthcare last month with a celebration of achievements in improved patient safety, efficiency, better outcomes and reduced cost. The improvements and new additions were unveiled at two open house events held at the hospital on September 25 and...Dr. Antima Gupta opens first women run physical therapy clinic in Dearborn
September 23rd, 20190 DEARBORN — After working at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn for more than 20 years, Dr. Antima Gupta, a physical therapist who graduated with a doctorate from Wayne State University, opened Cure Physical Therapy in Dearborn, a clinic that specializes in women's health and wellness. Gupta told The Arab American News that she has been...
Za’aatar Day 2019 brings together food bloggers, chefs, recipes and more
September 20th, 20190 CLEVELAND, OH — Middle Eastern cuisine has caught on like wildfire in recent years, as popular delicacies like chicken schwarmas, hummus, tabbouli and falafel have become staples on many restaurant menus. But among Arabic food favorites, one relatively little known menu item stands alone as perhaps the number one candidate to see a...
In first-of-its-kind study, university researchers highlight hookah health hazards
August 26th, 20190 IRVINE, CA – Hookah waterpipe use has grown in popularity in recent years – 1 in 5 college students in the U.S. and Europe have tried it – but the practice could be more dangerous than other forms of smoking, according to a first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, published recently in Aerosol...
State Rep. Hammoud, local leaders announce package of bills to hold corporations accountable and stop environmental pollution
August 26th, 20190 DEARBORN — A group of local Democratic leaders representing the communities of Dearborn, Detroit and other nearby cities gathered for a press conference outside of Salina School on Wednesday, in the shadow of steel plants that have been making life miserable for countless residents. Led by State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn),...
Our grandparents need doctors trained abroad
August 22nd, 20190 By G. Richard Olds, M.D. America's population is aging rapidly. And that means demand for health care will explode in the coming years. By 2030, one in five Americans will be older than 65. Nearly 80 percent of those seniors will suffer from two or more chronic diseases. There aren't enough U.S.-educated doctors to treat all these...
In-vehicle infotainment systems especially distracting to older drivers
July 29th, 20190 New AAA Foundation research suggests focusing on older drivers could hold the key to safer in-vehicle technology for everyone DEARBORN — New in-vehicle infotainment technology has the potential to increase comfort and extend mobility for older drivers, but first it has to stop distracting them. On average, older drivers (ages 55-75)...
Safety tips for motorists as heatwave hits Michigan
July 20th, 20190 DEARBORN— With forecasts predicting temperatures in the high 90s and heat indices in the 100s, AAA offers safety tips to help motorists keep their children, pets and vehicles safe during what is expected to be the hottest weather so far this summer season. Excessive heat can pose great risks to motorists. Within just a few minutes...
Could a better diet cool your Inflammation? Avoid these five food groups
July 13th, 20190 Chronic inflammation is associated with such diseases as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, and can harm people in numerous other ways, from painful joints to dental problems and aging skin. It can even disturb your slumber, since inflammation can impact the breathing airways during sleep, resulting in sleep apnea among other...
Seven healthy late-night snacks to keep you full and rested throughout the night
July 4th, 20190 The following seven snacks will satisfy your grumbling stomach without ruining your sleep or overdoing it on calories, according to registered dietitian Cynthia Sass, who holds a Master's degree in public health. 1. Tart cherry juice mixed with chia seeds- A natural source of the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin, tart cherry...
Beaumont launches free breast cancer screenings for uninsured or underinsured
May 31st, 20190 DEARBORN —The Beaumont location here, along with similar locations in Trenton and Wayne, has developed a year-round program to provide free screening mammograms to uninsured or underinsured women living in or near these communities. The program, “Breast Health for Life”, is a joint effort among the Beaumont Breast Care Centers...
New autism study shows delays in diagnosis, treatment
May 24th, 20190 FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — A nationwide survey was commissioned by Centria Autism, a leading provider of therapy based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with ASD, through Wakefield Research. One thousand parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ages 10 years or younger, participated in the......
New survey finds Americans are among “most stressed” population worldwide
May 20th, 20190 NEW YORK — According to an annual Gallup poll Americans are some of most stressed people in the world. Last year, Americans reported feeling stress, anger and worry at the highest levels in 10 year, according to the survey released Thursday. In the poll Gallup asks individuals about whether they have experienced various positive...
Beaumont recruiting patients for National Cancer Institute targeted therapy study
May 20th, 20190 ROYAL OAK — An ongoing study at Beaumont Hospital is recruiting patients for a nationwide cancer study on targeted therapies. The research will be conducted at Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak and Troy. The National Cancer Institute seeks to determine whether targeted therapies for people whose tumors have certain gene mutations will......
What you need to know about the U.S. measles outbreak
April 29th, 20190 NEW YORK - The United States so far this year has recorded 704 cases of measles in 22 states, its largest outbreak since public health officials in 2000 declared the disease eradicated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC on Monday released updated figures on the number of cases recorded so far this...
Massage therapist summarily suspended for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with clients
April 25th, 20190 SOUTHFIELD — The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) served an order suspending the massage therapist license belonging to Carl Ellis of Southfield for allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with two clients. “This case was handled collaboratively by LARA and the Department of the Attorney General and driven...
Dearborn Police participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 24th, 20190 Dearborn – The Dearborn Police Department is taking back unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the 17th opportunity in eight years that the Dearborn Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration has given residents to safely dispose of their unused prescriptions...
HYPE Athletics honors students at 18th annual gala
April 18th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — HYPE Athletics, which is committed to physical activity and education of individuals, families and communities, honored two high school students at its 18th annual gala, “The Village That Raised a Child”, on April 12. Nicholas Tafelski of Dearborn High School and Susan Haidar of Crestwood High School each......
Measles outbreak in Oakland County sees five more confirmed cases
April 12th, 20190 PONTIAC — The state health department has confirmed five more cases of measles in Oakland County, as of Friday, April 4. The recently confirmed cases bring the case count to 38 in Oakland County and one in Wayne County. This is the highest since 1991. In a press release, officials said the individuals infected range in age from...
HUDA Clinic: Muslim clinic offers free health care to the under-served
April 11th, 20190 DETROIT— HUDA Clinic is a health care unit established in 2004 by Muslim physicians to help uninsured citizens where the only requirement for treatment is being uninsured or under insured. HUDA, which stands for Health Unit on Davison Avenue, has now sub-clinics that cater to different health departments like primary care mental......
U of M graduate student seeks participants for Dearborn-area health study
April 5th, 20190 DEARBORN — A University of Michigan graduate student is asking for participants for a “photovoice” research project to observe what Dearborn residents feel affects their health in the city. Fatima Hassan, who is working on her master's degree in public health, said she’s excited to recruit Arab Americans for the study...
Drinking more than two diet drinks per day linked to increased risk of stroke, heart attacks
February 19th, 20190 Diet soda, once hailed as a healthy drink in the mainstream media, has been increasingly linked to serious health risks over the past few years. Now, a new study is casting further doubt on the safety of artificially sweetened diet drinks, linking them to an increased risk of clot-based strokes, heart attacks and early death among......
