Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans, and if you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to die ... Read More
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Your Guide To Weight Loss Surgery For Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people living in the United States has diabetes. Over 90 ... Read More
Gabourey Sidibe Reveals True Inspiration Behind Her Secret Weight Loss Surgery & New Memoir #BDOBookshelf
Gabourey Sidibe is embracing a new, slimmer look, but hasn't lost any of the big and bold confidence that's become her signature. The ... Read More
HIV & Your Eyes
Over 35 years have passed since the first diagnosis of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States. Despite a decrease in ... Read More
Beef, Bacon, Sugary Drinks & Too Much Salt Tied To Half Of U.S. Deaths
Nearly half of all deaths from heart disease, stroke and diabetes in the United States are associated with diets that skimp on certain foods ... Read More
Prayers Up! Fantasia Suffers Second Degree Burns
Platinum selling singer and American Idol alum, Fantasia, loves to meet and greet her fans, sometimes staying hours on end to greet her ... Read More
Protect Your Heart From Sneaky Added Sugars
You’re probably aware that consuming large amounts of added sugars are associated with overweight, obesity, and diabetes. But it might ... Read More
Deniabetes: How To Deal With A Diabetes Diagnosis
It’s common for people to experience a range of thoughts and feelings when faced with a diabetes diagnoses. “Diabetes runs in my family, but ... Read More
My Story: Postpartum Depression Almost Took My Life But A ‘Ride Or Live’ Friend Saved Me
"He's cheating again," I whispered into the phone, fighting through the brain fog that my newly prescribed depression meds gave ... Read More
6 Steps To Cut Colon Cancer Cases In Half
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable. Research shows that ... Read More
7 Ways To Keep Your Feet Healthy With Diabetes
Foot problems are common in all people with diabetes. However, African Americans are at greatest risk. In 2012, African Americans were ... Read More
My Story: Choosing Myself Over My Relationship
As a child Denee “Dnay B.” Baptiste knew she wanted to be a dancer. She got her big break working on the video set for Kelly Rowland’s hit ... Read More