Beyond tree, grass and weed pollens that may cause seasonal allergy symptoms, some other allergens may aggravate your respiratory system year-round. Henry Ford allergist, Dr. Haejin Kim talks about non-seasonal allergens that can be not only annoying but in some instances, life-threatening. She discusses vacuum cleaners, humidifiers, and air purifiers, -- what's helpful and harmful for allergy sufferers.
Complications during pregnancy seem to increase a woman's risk of developing heart disease, according to recent studies. Dr. Deirdre Mattina, director of The Henry Ford Women's Heart Center, discusses how the Center's Postpartum Heart Health Program helps moms with complications such as gestational diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, or preterm birth, modify their lifestyle to lower the risk of having a heart attack or stroke later in life.