DEAR DR. ROACH: Please write about the correct amount of water that people should drink. There’s so much misinformation! — E.N., MD ANSWER: There is so much misinformation since a simple answer, like “more is always better,” is easier than a nuanced answer. It depends on your age, ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Sara Mearns was missing her cues. She couldn't hear what her dance partner was saying from across the studio. She was late for her entrances because the music sounded too soft. Without telling anyone, she finally made an appointment to get her hearing checked. Mearns ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have bad knee arthritis. My doctor is suggesting a genicular nerve block. Is this a good idea? Will it fix the problem? — P.O.V. ANSWER: Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is a common problem in middle-aged and older adults. Before a person receives treatment, the ...
ESCANABA — The Midwest’s reputation for alcohol consumption is well-earned. But while enjoying an occasional drink can be part of social life, Emplify Health reminds community members about the physical toll a strong drinking culture can take on individual health. With the normalization of ...
HOLT — Eleanor Middlin was 15 when her family sent her to a Missouri boarding school, an 11-hour drive from her mid-Michigan home. It was the worst thing that ever happened to her. It also saved her life. “I’m alive because of it, and I will never be able to forget it,” Middlin, now ...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to prevent the spread of measles after a number of cases were identified in Washtenaw County and neighboring Monroe County. Seven measles cases have been recorded in Washtenaw County, with ...