Thanksgiving is generally the first in a string of food-focused gatherings that can quickly pile on the pounds. But no worries. With our ... Read More
Health Conditions
The 4 Times Every Day Your Heart Is In Danger
There are some surprising situations and times each day when the chance of a heart attack rises dramatically. If you or someone you know has ... Read More
Recipe Makeover: 9 Tips For Healthier Greens
A big pot of greens are a holiday dinner and Sunday dinner staple for thousands of families throughout the U.S. The good news is that this ... Read More
Diabetes Cases Hit Record Levels Worldwide
Diabetes is running at record levels worldwide and half the people estimated to have the disease are, as yet, undiagnosed, according to a ... Read More
If You’re Diabetic, You Should Never…
Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes: • 4.9 million (an increase from 3.7 ... Read More
A Drug That Treats Sickle Cell?
Despite its long scientific and medical history, sickle cell disease lags behind most other well-known diseases when it comes to the ... Read More
Conditions That Lead To EPI
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency occurs in chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease and systemic ... Read More
Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among U.S. Population
Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes, a ... Read More
Meningitis Infection Numbers Still Growing
Twenty-eight people have now died and 386 have been sickened in the ongoing fungal meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated steroid ... Read More
5 Reasons You’re Not Falling Asleep
Is quality shut-eye eluding you? The Sleep in America poll by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) revealed that blacks reported getting the ... Read More
Why Do Black Women Die More From Breast Cancer?
African American women are 10% less likely to have been diagnosed with breast cancer, but are almost 40% more likely to die from breast ... Read More
2 Things Flu Shots Protect Against…Other Than The Flu
You've probably already heard that a flu shot is one of the best ways to stay flu-free during the fall and winter. But did you know that ... Read More