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

Roosters Show Signs of Recognizing Their Own Reflections, Which Means They May Be Self-Aware

Roosters Show Signs of Recognizing Their Own Reflections, Which Means They May Be Self-Aware

Researchers behind a new study say showing that more animals are self-aware may help with animal welfare policies.

Roosters Show Signs of Recognizing Their Own Reflections, Which Means They May Be Self-Aware

Researchers behind a new study say showing that more animals are self-aware may help with animal welfare policies.

Rugby Players Are Also Impacted By CTE, and Their Career Length Can Impact Their Risk

Rugby Players Are Also Impacted By CTE, and Their Career Length Can Impact Their Risk

CTE is a neurodegenerative disease linked with repeated blows to the head and concussions. It's also a dementia risk factor.

Rugby Players Are Also Impacted By CTE, and Their Career Length Can Impact Their Risk

CTE is a neurodegenerative disease linked with repeated blows to the head and concussions. It's also a dementia risk factor.

Want to Lower Your Dementia Risk? Adding Some Strawberries to Your Breakfast May Help

Want to Lower Your Dementia Risk? Adding Some Strawberries to Your Breakfast May Help

Past research has found that strawberries provide benefits for cognitive performance and insulin resistance. A new study investigated this further.

Want to Lower Your Dementia Risk? Adding Some Strawberries to Your Breakfast May Help

Past research has found that strawberries provide benefits for cognitive performance and insulin resistance. A new study investigated this further.

Women Who Have Had False Positives on Mammograms May Be at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer

Women Who Have Had False Positives on Mammograms May Be at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer

Though false positives are common, a new study finds that they are also linked with a higher risk of ultimately developing breast cancer.

Women Who Have Had False Positives on Mammograms May Be at Higher Risk of Breast Cancer

Though false positives are common, a new study finds that they are also linked with a higher risk of ultimately developing breast cancer.

Wildlife Rescue Puts Camera Inside Pumpkin, Gets Silly Footage of Raccoons Enjoying It

Wildlife Rescue Puts Camera Inside Pumpkin, Gets Silly Footage of Raccoons Enjoying It

Post-Halloween, one option for your leftover pumpkins is to donate them to rescues. A wildlife rehab center showed how much the animals can appreciate it.

Wildlife Rescue Puts Camera Inside Pumpkin, Gets Silly Footage of Raccoons Enjoying It

Post-Halloween, one option for your leftover pumpkins is to donate them to rescues. A wildlife rehab center showed how much the animals can appreciate it.

You Can Help Injured Gopher Tortoises Get the Care They Need to Be Released Back into the Wild

You Can Help Injured Gopher Tortoises Get the Care They Need to Be Released Back into the Wild

We're teaming up with the South Florida Wildlife Center to renovate its facility, including an enclosure for gopher tortoises, a threatened keystone species in Florida. Learn how you can help!

You Can Help Injured Gopher Tortoises Get the Care They Need to Be Released Back into the Wild

We're teaming up with the South Florida Wildlife Center to renovate its facility, including an enclosure for gopher tortoises, a threatened keystone species in Florida. Learn how you can help!