Henry Ford Health

04/17/2026

Managing diabetes isn’t just about what’s on your plate, it’s also about timing. ⏰

Eating at consistent times throughout the day can help keep blood sugar levels more stable and prevent spikes and dips. Sarah Pollack, our registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist, shares how simple changes to your meal timing can work in your favor.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cqARc8

04/17/2026

While fillers are usually very safe, they carry some risks - particularly when injected improperly. Here's what to know:

Dermal fillers are usually safe, but there can be problems with improper injection. Learn more about how you can minimize your risk.

04/16/2026

Pancreatic cancer researcher Dr. Ariana Aquino has always been driven to discover breakthroughs that could unlock new hope for patients with pancreatic cancer - one of the most aggressive and challenging cancers to diagnose.

And now, Dr. Aquino is making greater strides: She was recently awarded a postdoctoral fellowship grant from the American Cancer Society (PF-25-1416788-01-PFCBI) that supports her innovative research at the Henry Ford Pancreatic Cancer Center.

Her study investigates how certain pancreatic cancers can “trick” the body’s immune system. Specifically, she’s examining how fibroblasts - healthy, normal cells that usually help our organs function and heal - are hijacked and turned into ‘cancer-associated fibroblasts’ that help tumors grow and prevent the body’s natural defenses from working.

"My work aims to understand how these cells do this so that we can find new ways to help the immune system better recognize and fight the cancer," says Dr. Aquino. "By understanding how cancer-associated fibroblasts influence the tumor and the immune system, we may identify new molecules in the blood that will help us find the disease earlier."

In the long term, Dr. Aquino hopes this research could lead to more personalized treatment strategies, ultimately improving the survival and quality of life of patients fighting against this devastating disease.

See more from the American Cancer Society: https://bit.ly/4c9r5MB

04/16/2026

If you need to unplug and destress, an invisible day could help you feel renewed. Here's how it works:

Ever thought of taking an invisible day? This tactic could help you reconnect with others and yourself, while disconnecting from digital noise.

04/15/2026

With global attention on NASA Artemis II's successful mission around the moon and return to Earth, Dr. Scott Dulchavsky, our Chair of General Surgery and CEO of Henry Ford Innovations, is tapping into his experience with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to share insights into how the crew's experience may have affected their physical and mental state.

"We're not built to live without gravity. (Being in zero gravity) is very similar to being in bed for a long time, causing some wasting of the bones and muscles," said Dr. Dulchavsky, who is a principal investigator for NASA.

Even on the short Artemis II mission, the crew used smaller, specialized exercise equipment, consisting of bands with weighted belts to simulate lifting weights, to allow them to combat the physical effects of space.

Watch his FOX 2 Detroit Detroit interview to learn how astronauts combat motion sickness and stress in space: https://bit.ly/3OicWDI

04/14/2026

A new landmark for precision medicine has officially started to take shape in downtown Detroit! Our leaders, alongside BAMF Health and Bedrock, broke ground on a 45,000-square-foot facility that will become the home of the region’s first-ever Comprehensive Theranostics Center, which is expected to open in late 2027.

The state-of-the-art facility, located within Bedrock’s Gratiot Life Sciences Building, is a joint venture between BAMF Health and Henry Ford Health that will deliver cutting-edge molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and clinical trials to people across the city, state and beyond.

“As longtime leaders in precision medicine, I can confidently say that theranostics is reshaping what is possible for our patients, and this facility embodies the realization of that vision,” said Dr. Adnan Munkarah, our Chief Physician Executive and President of the Clinical Enterprise. “We are thrilled to be partnering with BAMF as we expand molecular imaging, radiopharmaceutical therapy, and life-changing clinical research for the people we serve.”

Learn more about this exciting development: https://bit.ly/42bAE7G

04/14/2026

Some medications can make EpiPens more or less effective. An allergist shares advice for safe epinephrine use:

04/14/2026

Even the most attentive parents can be unaware of health problems that fly under the radar. Here's why you shouldn't skip your child's annual well visits - even if they aren't due for a vaccination or school screening:

Your child is healthy and up to date on vaccines. Do they still need an annual checkup? Learn why you shouldn't skip these "silent year" well visits.

04/13/2026

Your heart doesn’t always give you a warning sign that something's wrong. ❤️ That's why our interventional cardiologist Dr. Brittany Fuller emphasizes the importance of heart screenings to detect risks early often before symptoms appear and may be life-saving.

Don’t miss your chance to get a free heart screening at our Healthy Heart Screening event on April 18. Including EKG, blood pressure, glucose, BMI and more — at 9 locations across southeast Michigan and Grand Blanc.

Get all the details here: https://bit.ly/4t2OKnj

04/12/2026

Running is so good for you, but if you’re not careful, it can cause some wear and tear. Here are injuries to watch out for and how to help avoid them in the first place:

Overuse injuries are common in runners. Here's what to watch out for - and how to reduce your risk of injury.

04/12/2026

Tracking your steps is a great way to hold yourself accountable to be less sedentary. Whether you aim for 7,000 steps for the heart benefits or want to hit 10,000 every day, getting moving is a great practice for your health:

While the benchmark of 10,000 steps a day became the standard with fitness trackers, new research shows that 7,000 steps can help improve your overall health.

04/11/2026

Grief can be overwhelming for anyone, and for children, it can be especially confusing. They may not fully understand the permanence of death or have the language to express what they’re feeling.

Our Henry Ford SandCastles Grief Support Program for Children and Families is helping families navigate that experience together, offering age-appropriate support for children, teens and adults.

SandCastles has programs designed to give families tools to work through grief, communicate openly and cope in healthy ways.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4bYY9qr