A Closer Look at Disparities in Women’s Health Care
Biological writings from the late 19th century rest on the Darwinian theory that women are inferior to men physically and mentally — men were,...
Top Docs List 2023
Disclaimer: The doctors in this feature were selected by Professional Research Services (PRS), which conducted an online peer-review survey of area physicians in Wayne,...
Kirk Gibson and an All-Star Lineup Team Up to Battle Parkinson’s
Royal Oak’s Bowlero Lanes was more crowded than usual Sunday, Aug. 20, when Kirk Gibson invited his former Tigers teammates Alan Trammell and Dave...
What You Need To Know About the Poor Air Quality in Detroit Caused by...
Air quality in Detroit has been negatively impacted by the Canadian wildfires, resulting in a layer of haze and smoke around multiple cities in...
Local Hospital Uses Stickers to Comfort Young Patients
As the saying goes, “Laughter is the best medicine.”Smiles do wonders, too. Especially when it comes to medical care for apprehensive children and moral...
Study Breaks: Intriguing Health Findings from Michigan Universities
In our 2023 Health Guide, we shared some of the most interesting recent health findings from Michigan researchers. Check out some of those findings.
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Meet the Man Who Raised Funds by Running a Marathon with One Leg
Steve Annear finished dead last in the Detroit Free Press Marathon last October, and he’s downright proud of it.“Eight hours and 47 minutes,” Annear,...
How Gut Health Can Improve Overall Health
Gut health is a trendy topic — and for good reason. Researchers consider the gut microbiome to be the body’s second brain. “The link...
Cutting Edge: Local Businesses and Organizations Making a Difference in Health Care
Pediatric care facility opens in St. Clair Shores
According to estimates from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, about one in 44 children...
Local U-M Student Went From Patient to Ph.D. Candidate
Vi Tang is one of nearly a million people living in the U.S. with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a disease that affects the heart. But unlike...
EmBraced in Comfort Offers Comfortable Undergarments for People with Scoliocis
I received two things for my 10th birthday: a Nintendo Wii gaming system and a scoliosis diagnosis.It was, of all people, my allergist who...
A Local High Schooler Has Become a Voice for Mental Health
Perriel Pace has strived to be a voice for her district’s student body, advocating for mental health awareness and advising the Detroit Public Schools...
The Benefits of Movement Therapy
Choosing the kind of psychological treatment that’s best for you is a highly personal matter.
One exciting option gets therapy clients up off the couch...
Easterseals MORC Expands Reach with New Locations in Troy and Wixom
In congruence with Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month, Easterseals MORC announced back in April two new program locations at 505 E. Maple Road in...
Distracted Development: ADHD in Adults
Not so long ago,the popular conceptualization of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, began and ended with visions of an elementary-aged boy bouncing around a...
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