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

Six Green Alternatives to Sending Autumn Leaves to the Landfill

Six Green Alternatives to Sending Autumn Leaves...

Fall is upon us... and so are the piles of leaves. Don't be so quick to bin them, though. There are plenty of beneficial ways to use them.

Six Green Alternatives to Sending Autumn Leaves...

Fall is upon us... and so are the piles of leaves. Don't be so quick to bin them, though. There are plenty of beneficial ways to use them.

Do You Spend Most of Your Day Seated? It Could Be Harming Your Brain

Do You Spend Most of Your Day Seated? It Could ...

According to new research, older adults who spend a certain number of hours on sedentary activity each day are at increased risk of dementia.

Do You Spend Most of Your Day Seated? It Could ...

According to new research, older adults who spend a certain number of hours on sedentary activity each day are at increased risk of dementia.

Waiting Too Long Between Breast Cancer Treatments May Increase Risk of Death

Waiting Too Long Between Breast Cancer Treatmen...

Delaying treatment after diagnosis can increase risk of death, and a new study finds taking too long between different phases of treatment is also risky.

Waiting Too Long Between Breast Cancer Treatmen...

Delaying treatment after diagnosis can increase risk of death, and a new study finds taking too long between different phases of treatment is also risky.

PFAS and Other Chemicals Linked with Higher Rates of Hormone-Related Cancers in Women

PFAS and Other Chemicals Linked with Higher Rat...

The researchers say some of these chemicals are thought to disrupt hormone function in women, which may lead to higher odds of developing breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers.

PFAS and Other Chemicals Linked with Higher Rat...

The researchers say some of these chemicals are thought to disrupt hormone function in women, which may lead to higher odds of developing breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers.

Could Breast Milk Help Diagnose Breast Cancer Earlier? Tumor DNA is Detected in Samples

Could Breast Milk Help Diagnose Breast Cancer E...

Postpartum breast cancer tends to be more aggressive, and the risk of breast cancer is higher after a pregnancy.

Could Breast Milk Help Diagnose Breast Cancer E...

Postpartum breast cancer tends to be more aggressive, and the risk of breast cancer is higher after a pregnancy.

Colorado Wildlife Officers Euthanize Bear Whose Intestines Were Blocked By Trash

Colorado Wildlife Officers Euthanize Bear Whose...

Officials used this incident to remind people how important it is to properly dispose of garbage in bear country.

Colorado Wildlife Officers Euthanize Bear Whose...

Officials used this incident to remind people how important it is to properly dispose of garbage in bear country.