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Health Conditions
My Story: “Eating Life Saved My Life”
At age 27, Deborah Grison was in the prime of her life; pursuing the ultimate goal of becoming Dr. Grison. That was in 2000. By 2002, ... Read More
Iron Overload: What To Know Before A Blood Transfusion
Many people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) undergo blood transfusions to improve the amount of oxygen-carrying blood cells to vital ... Read More
The Best Time For Diabetics To Take A Walk? After Eating
For people with type 2 diabetes, a short walk after eating may help lower blood sugar levels more than exercising at other times ... Read More
Protect Yourself Against Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms With These Tips
When Tommy Ford, the beloved actor who played sidekick Tommy Strawn on the hit 1990s comedy "Martin," passed away suddenly in 2016, the news ... Read More
Facts About Bullying Every Parent Should Know
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. This campaign was founded in 2006 by PACER’S National Bullying Prevention Center to ... Read More
Screening Too Late For Black Women? One Doctor’s Expert Opinion On Latest Mammogram Guidelines
There are many “silent killer” medical conditions that we never know we have unless we have our complete physical exams and labs done. ... Read More
Why Do African Americans Still Have Higher Rates Of High Blood Pressure?
The question of why African-Americans have disproportionate rates of high blood pressure continues to puzzle the medical community and ... Read More
Top Superfoods For Your Heart
Nothing says love like eating foods your hearts loves! Here are the top foods to feed a healthy heart. ... Read More
It’s Not Just You: New Study Finds Link Between Birth Control & Depression
More than 99% of women aged 15 and 44, who have ever had sexual intercourse have used at least one method of hormonal contraception, reports ... Read More
5 Everyday Ways To Prevent Breast Cancer
When you look at the death statistics for breast cancer in African-American women and compare them to white women, it's stunning. Beginning ... Read More
Is The Racial Gap For Breast Cancer Deaths Finally Closing? CDC Says Yes
The racial gap for breast cancer deaths is closing, particularly among younger women, U.S. health officials reported ... Read More
