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Questions Answered About the Coronavirus – Part 1
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Questions Answered About the Coronavirus – Part 1

A lot of folks are feeling fear and uncertainty as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide. Ten days ago, Michigan had two cases of the coronavirus. Now, we have over 300, and three people have died. Here I’ll answer specific patient questions regarding coronavirus. Question From Kris: “Can the Coronavirus Spread on Cash?” Recent research…

Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction
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Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction

False information seems to be spreading as fast as the coronavirus itself. Let’s get some things clear to distinguish between fact and fiction. Anti-Inflammatory Painkillers There are a lot of posts floating around saying that anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen can make the infection worse. France’s health minister suggested patients do not use these medications…

Huge Portion of the U.S. to Face Brutal Allergy Season This Spring
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Huge Portion of the U.S. to Face Brutal Allergy Season This Spring

With spring just around the corner, many Americans brace themselves for allergy season. Unfortunately, those who suffer from seasonal allergies and live on the eastern side of the United States are in for a long and severe allergy season this year. I know many people are itching to get outside and enjoy warmer weather, but…

New Antibiotic Discovered Using Artificial Intelligence
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New Antibiotic Discovered Using Artificial Intelligence

Researchers from MIT have discovered a powerful new antibiotic by way of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence technology has been around for a while. But, now it is being used to study molecular structures. These scientists were able to train a deep learning algorithm to evaluate over a hundred million chemical compounds to identify antibiotic molecules…

Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities
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Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities

Test results from cities across the United States, including Ann Arbor, Michigan, are showing quantities for PFAS higher than previously thought. Water is key to our survival and having high levels of these man-made chemicals is concerning to me. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) tested tap water in 44 locations across 31 states for PFAS….