Is there really an HIV cure, now that a baby has been successfully treated? U.S. researchers have reported that a Mississippi baby girl ... Read More
Health Conditions
What Is Diabetic Eye Disease?
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in ... Read More
How To Cope With The Loss Of Your Parent
The loss of a parent is a horrible thing for anyone to endure. Having both old and young family members die at different parts of my life ... Read More
Are Parents The Cause Of ADHD In Kids?
Preschoolers whose parents report depression and intimate partner violence may be more likely to develop attention deficit ... Read More
Sickle Cell: Forgotten, But Not Gone
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Hand Sanitizers Vs. Soap & Water
Is hand sanitizer as effective as soap? Hand washing is usually the go-to recommendation for preventing cold and flu outbreaks, but in ... Read More
FDA Approves New Breast Cancer Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a breast cancer treatment: Kadcyla (kad-SY'-luh) is designed to target only the tumor cells, ... Read More
A Spice That May Stop Colon Cancer
A surprising supplement appears to be a potential new colon cancer treatment. According to a new study, ginger root may lower some ... Read More
Remembering “A Different World” Star Lou Myers, Mr. Gaines
Lou Myers, the actor most popularly known for playing Mr. Vernon Gaines on the NBC television series A Different World, died in 2013. His ... Read More
Seniors & The Flu Shot
Older people are among those at greatest risk for flu complications, like pneumonia. Americans older than 65 have been hard-hit during the ... Read More
American Academy Of Pediatrics Releases New ADHD Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new clinical practice guideline that provides evidence-based recommendations for the ... Read More
Blacks Less Likely To Get Bone Marrow Transplants
After consulting a doctor about hot flashes and night sweats, NBA superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed with leukemia. He considered ... Read More