Washington Informer
What we eat may be the key to unlocking the mystery of better health. That's according to Akmal Muwwakkil, Ph.D., a practitioner of functional medicine which he said "balances the mind, body and spirit." Muwwakkil said that poor nutrition…
Few things would please Renette Dallas more than for the African-American community to throw away their pots and pans an embrace a raw food diet. Dallas, a naturopathic doctor and raw food chef, has been on a crusade for years…
New Approach in Malawi Dramatically Increases Number of Mothers on Treatment The number of pregnant and breastfeeding women in Malawi with HIV who started life-saving antiretroviral treatment increased by more than 700 percent in one year, according…
Life was going just fine for Don Ransom until one day he realized the right side of his body wasn't moving properly. "I thought it was my rotator cuff problem. I tore it a long time ago so I…
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on how far America and the African-American community has come, and how much more we have to accomplish. Consider the field of health care. As the U.S. Department of Health & Human…
The latest Vital Signs shows cigarette smoking is a serious problem among adults with mental illness. More needs to be done to help adults with mental illness quit smoking and make mental health facilities tobacco-free. Janice has suffered from mental…
More than 150 District elementary school children received free dental care on the first day of Black History Month in a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene. The District of Columbia Dental Society, the…
While this winter's weather continues to makes wild swings, local health officials offer warnings about conditions that can occur when temperatures dip. Hypothermia is one of the serious health problems that can be caused by exposure during cold weather. If…
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on the elderly. Although winter comes as no…
Obesity-related diseases are some of the leading causes of death according to the Center for Disease Control. It's a worsening problem in the U.S. and schools like Spelman College are putting their foot down. After feeling the heartbreak of losing…
Falling asleep at the wheel is clearly dangerous, but being sleepy affects your ability to drive safely even if you don't fall asleep. Drowsiness: •Makes drivers less attentive •Slows reaction time •Affects a driver's ability to make decisions The Scope…
Cervical cancer used to kill more women in the United States than any other cancer. Today, deaths in the US are almost unheard of thanks to a decades-old test called a Pap smear, which allows for early detection and treatment.…
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