The Real Reason Why Black Babies Die Twice As Often As White Babies Dec 5, 2016 National The Centers For Disease Control reports that African-American women and their babies are at a higher risk for pregnancy and birth complications, including pre-mature birth. Premature delivery is the most freque...
Despite Progress, Colorectal Cancer Claims Thousands of Black Lives Dec 1, 2016 National By Dr. Patricia Maryland (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) Few diseases cause as much pain and suffering as cancer. While survivors, activists, policymakers and healthcare professionals have been successful in...
Researchers Say Eating Like This Can Starve Cancer Cells Out of Your Body Nov 18, 2016 Lifestyle Eating healthy is necessary for overall health, and even to lose weight. Those are good things. But did you know that certain eating habits can actually provide additional benefits, like starving cancer cells o...
Are Breast Cancer Deaths Declining Among Black Women? Yes, and Here’s Why Oct 23, 2016 Health Although Black women have a higher rate of getting breast cancer before age 45 and are more likely to die from breast cancer at every age, a study from the U.S. Centers For Disease Control (CDC) has revealed th...
Dawud Hasan and the San Diego Hip-Hop 5K Promote Wellness and Rhymes Oct 20, 2016 Community By Edward Henderson There is a special kind of freedom when you run. Maybe it’s the primal urge of connecting with nature and exerting energy. Maybe it’s adrenaline. Science and philosophy aside, the rhythmi...
