Cara Michelle Miller
Author
Cara Michelle Miller is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She covers both health news and in-depth features on emerging health issues.
Prior to taking up writing, she taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union.
CONTACT ME
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LATEST
Your Brain Is Flexible in Midlife: 4 Habits to Prevent Decline
Two brain experts say midlife is a critical window for brain health.
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Popular Sleep Aid May Actually Hurt Sleep
A sleep‑lab study finds that all‑night pink noise–used by millions to drown out traffic and snoring–reduces REM sleep and distorts normal sleep patterns.
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Family Dinners Protect Teens From Substance Use
Shared meals may create space for connection, routine, and accountability–factors tied to lower substance use among teens.
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Eating Meat May Protect People at Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A 15-year Swedish study finds meat may shield carriers of the APOE4 gene against Alzheimer’s—unless they’re eating processed meats.
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Baby Screen Time Linked to Brain Prematuration
How babies’ exposure to screens in their first years may shape the way their brains handle decisions and stress well into adolescence.
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What Happens When Teachers Are Replaced by Screens
After a decade of one-to-one devices, some schools are rethinking the screen.
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Is Your Drinking Water Putting You at Risk for Parkinson’s?
A study finds higher Parkinson’s rates near ‘younger’ carbonate aquifers. Experts explain what the findings mean—and what you can do.
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How to Tell if Your Teen’s Gaming Has Become a Problem
Video games aren’t a neutral way to relax. Built to discourage stopping, they can become unhealthy for teens who rely on them to relieve stress.
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Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
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New Gold-Standard Review Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Relieves Nerve Pain
Researchers concluded that there are now more summaries of the research literature than original research.
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Your Brain Is Flexible in Midlife: 4 Habits to Prevent Decline
Two brain experts say midlife is a critical window for brain health.
|
Popular Sleep Aid May Actually Hurt Sleep
A sleep‑lab study finds that all‑night pink noise–used by millions to drown out traffic and snoring–reduces REM sleep and distorts normal sleep patterns.
|
Family Dinners Protect Teens From Substance Use
Shared meals may create space for connection, routine, and accountability–factors tied to lower substance use among teens.
|
Eating Meat May Protect People at Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A 15-year Swedish study finds meat may shield carriers of the APOE4 gene against Alzheimer’s—unless they’re eating processed meats.
|
Baby Screen Time Linked to Brain Prematuration
How babies’ exposure to screens in their first years may shape the way their brains handle decisions and stress well into adolescence.
|
What Happens When Teachers Are Replaced by Screens
After a decade of one-to-one devices, some schools are rethinking the screen.
|
Is Your Drinking Water Putting You at Risk for Parkinson’s?
A study finds higher Parkinson’s rates near ‘younger’ carbonate aquifers. Experts explain what the findings mean—and what you can do.
|
How to Tell if Your Teen’s Gaming Has Become a Problem
Video games aren’t a neutral way to relax. Built to discourage stopping, they can become unhealthy for teens who rely on them to relieve stress.
|
Why Screen Time Can Lead to ADHD Symptoms
A large, two-year study of 9- and 10-year-olds links screen use with ADHD-like symptoms and changes in the brain’s cortex.
|
New Gold-Standard Review Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Relieves Nerve Pain
Researchers concluded that there are now more summaries of the research literature than original research.
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