Michelle Milliken

Michelle Milliken

Michelle has a journalism degree and has spent more than seven years working in broadcast news. She's also been known to write some silly stuff for humor websites. When she's not writing, she's probably getting lost in nature, with a fully-stocked backpack, of course.

Articles by Michelle Milliken

Air Pollution, and How You Get Around Your Community, Could Play a Role in Diabetes Risk

Air Pollution, and How You Get Around Your Comm...

A new study finds certain types of pollution, public transportation, and a community's walkability could impact diabetes risk and control.

Air Pollution, and How You Get Around Your Comm...

A new study finds certain types of pollution, public transportation, and a community's walkability could impact diabetes risk and control.

How Conditions Combined to Drive the Devastating Wildfires in Maui

How Conditions Combined to Drive the Devastatin...

A hurricane passing hundreds of miles to the south, a high pressure system, and drought are among the driving forces behind the Maui wildfires that have left dozens dead.

How Conditions Combined to Drive the Devastatin...

A hurricane passing hundreds of miles to the south, a high pressure system, and drought are among the driving forces behind the Maui wildfires that have left dozens dead.

Studies Show Air Pollution Raises Risk of Non-Lung Cancers, Impacts Dementia Patients' Mental Health

Studies Show Air Pollution Raises Risk of Non-L...

Air pollution has already been linked with a variety of health conditions. Two new studies found further health impacts.

Studies Show Air Pollution Raises Risk of Non-L...

Air pollution has already been linked with a variety of health conditions. Two new studies found further health impacts.

Regular Mammograms in Women 70 and Older Lead to Overdiagnosis Risk, Study Finds

Regular Mammograms in Women 70 and Older Lead t...

Women 75 and older are often not included in mammogram recommendations, and a new study looked at the possible risks associated with continuing screening as women get older.

Regular Mammograms in Women 70 and Older Lead t...

Women 75 and older are often not included in mammogram recommendations, and a new study looked at the possible risks associated with continuing screening as women get older.

Do You Sleep in on the Weekends? A New Study Finds That May Be Impacting Your Gut Health

Do You Sleep in on the Weekends? A New Study Fi...

Researchers find "social jet lag", caused by having different sleep schedules during the work week and on days off, may lead to higher levels of microbiota linked with poor health...

Do You Sleep in on the Weekends? A New Study Fi...

Researchers find "social jet lag", caused by having different sleep schedules during the work week and on days off, may lead to higher levels of microbiota linked with poor health...

Researchers Say Sundowning, a Difficult Alzheimer's Symptom, May Be Related to Light Sensitivity

Researchers Say Sundowning, a Difficult Alzheim...

The findings may ultimately help address the symptoms and lead to new treatments.

Researchers Say Sundowning, a Difficult Alzheim...

The findings may ultimately help address the symptoms and lead to new treatments.