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

They Pack a Venomous Bite, and Other Interesting Facts About the Pygmy Slow Loris

They Pack a Venomous Bite, and Other Interestin...

The pygmy slow loris is a tiny victim of the pet trade. Learn more about them and how you can help protect the species!

They Pack a Venomous Bite, and Other Interestin...

The pygmy slow loris is a tiny victim of the pet trade. Learn more about them and how you can help protect the species!

Loss of Serotonin - a Happy Hormone - May Play a Role in Alzheimer's

Loss of Serotonin - a Happy Hormone - May Play ...

Researchers behind a new study say that medications to treat depression - which is also linked with low serotonin levels - could possibly help with Alzheimer's, too... if further research...

Loss of Serotonin - a Happy Hormone - May Play ...

Researchers behind a new study say that medications to treat depression - which is also linked with low serotonin levels - could possibly help with Alzheimer's, too... if further research...

Certain Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survivors May Be Able to Cut Back on Mammograms

Certain Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survivors May...

Annual mammograms are generally recommended for at least five years after early-stage breast cancer surgery, but a new study finds that for some patients, they may not be necessary.

Certain Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survivors May...

Annual mammograms are generally recommended for at least five years after early-stage breast cancer surgery, but a new study finds that for some patients, they may not be necessary.

Light Pollution is Drawing Migrating Birds to Cities, Placing Them in a Possible 'Ecological Trap'

Light Pollution is Drawing Migrating Birds to C...

More than 4,000 species of birds migrate, and a new study finds artificial light is one of the main predictors of where they'll stop on their journey.

Light Pollution is Drawing Migrating Birds to C...

More than 4,000 species of birds migrate, and a new study finds artificial light is one of the main predictors of where they'll stop on their journey.

Siblings of Dementia Patients May Face Similar Shortened Life Expectancy, Even Without the Disease

Siblings of Dementia Patients May Face Similar ...

New research finds that twin siblings of dementia patients end up with similar lifespans, which may show environment and genetics impact dementia mortality, as well.

Siblings of Dementia Patients May Face Similar ...

New research finds that twin siblings of dementia patients end up with similar lifespans, which may show environment and genetics impact dementia mortality, as well.

Unhoused Veterans Face Increased Risk of Dementia, New Research Shows

Unhoused Veterans Face Increased Risk of Dement...

Researchers behind a new study say veterans who develop dementia are also more apt to face homelessness later on.

Unhoused Veterans Face Increased Risk of Dement...

Researchers behind a new study say veterans who develop dementia are also more apt to face homelessness later on.