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Since only Black men are dying from prostate cancer earlier and at twice the rate over every other racial group, medical professionals might as well now throw out what many health officials believe is the best test for detecting prostate…
To combat the high toll of HIV and AIDS among Black women in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched Take Charge. Take the Test., a new campaign to increase HIV testing and awareness…
Easy Ways to Reduce the Stress in Your Life Stress is a normal part of life and usually comes from everyday occurrences. Here are some ways you can deal with everyday sources of stress. 1. Eliminate as many sources…
In the fight to curb the collective appetite that drives childhood obesity, Nomvuyo Qubeka is incredulous that there is a disconnect between what's served in school cafeterias and national goal of curbing the epidemic. "Is anybody looking at what…
It's a well-known aphorism that healthy teenagers become healthy adults, and healthy adults are the backbone of a productive nation. Yet in the District of Columbia, as it is in America as a whole, significant numbers of teenagers are…
One in 30 baby boomers – the generation born from 1945 through 1965 – has been infected with hepatitis C, and most don't know it. Hepatitis C causes serious liver diseases including liver cancer, which is the fastest-rising cause of…
Pertussis (whooping cough) is very contagious and can cause serious illness―especially in infants too young to be fully vaccinated. Pertussis vaccines are recommended for children, teens, and adults, including pregnant women. Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious disease caused…
Nearly 19 million Americans are affected by acid reflux disease also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is characterized by heartburn occurring two or more days a week, despite treatment and changes in diet. African Americans, evidenced by…
People use water every day to meet their domestic, industrial, agricultural, medical, and recreational needs. Access to public water sources that are safe and reliable is crucial for the health and prosperity of a society. Making Tap Water Safe and…
Strokes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn how to safeguard yourself against stroke. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. In 2008 alone, more than 133,000 Americans died from stroke—or one person every…
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