Understanding the impacts of LDL cholesterol
Photos courtesy of Shutterstock (Family Features) About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according...
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Ummm, That’s an allergy
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris Just so you know, there could be more things out there that you are allergic to. Some things you may...
Genesee Health Plan and Sovita Credit Union kick off 9th Annual Health Heritage Essay Contest in honor of Black History Month
Genesee County students can write an essay about family health history for the chance to win a variety of prizes Featured photo: 2023 Contest Winners,...
Hamilton empowers Heart Health this American Heart Month with tips for managing stress
Discussion and expert tips to manage stress and heart health FLINT, MICH. (Feb. 8, 2024): Hamilton Community Health Network is aiming for a stress less...
Learn to manage diabetes, high blood pressure with no-cost virtual workshops in March
ANN ARBOR, MICH. — (February 8, 2024) — Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) are two serious chronic diseases. They...
Local doctor celebrates release of book ‘Superfoods for Mental Disorders’
Written by Tanya Terry, with photos provided by Dr. Shan Jackson, As a child, Shan Jackson told the Courier she would eat lunch by herself...
Jewel Plummer Cobb part of long tradition of Black scientific achievement
Jewel Plummer Cobb followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather of learning about science for the betterment of their communities and society. Learn...
Everyday habits to help protect against illness this season
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) monkeybusinessimages / iStock via Getty Images Plus (StatePoint) With only 8% of children and 21% of adults reporting receipt of the 2023-24...
Understanding and reducing stroke risks
Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Family Features) As the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to World Health Organization, stroke will affect 1 in...
Random symptoms? It could be your thyroid.
Written by Dr. Aisha Harris The thyroid does not get as much attention as it should. It is a gland located in the front of...