African Americans have some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding. That means more of our infants are formula fed. Understanding the benefits ... Read More
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CDC’s Latest HIV Data Shows Decline In Diagnoses Among Black Women
HIV infection continues to carry a heavy stigma in the African American community, says Dr. Danica Wilson, medical director of the AIDS ... Read More
LL Cool J Graduates Harvard: “It Was A Life-Altering Experience”
Born James Todd Smith on Jan. 14, 1968, LL Cool J was raised in a chaotic household in Queens. He was only 4 when his father shot his mother ... Read More
Carbohydrate: How Low Should You Go?
When it comes to food and diabetes carbohydrate takes center stage. That’s because carbohydrate impacts your blood glucose – also called ... Read More
Rae Lewis-Thornton: Diva Living With AIDS
Rae Lewis-Thornton was a trailblazing young professional when she first received her HIV diagnosis. Rather than hiding in shame and stigma, ... Read More
Bryshere Gray: From Homeless To Hollywood
Bryshere Y. Gray, also known by the stage name Yazz The Greatest or simply Yazz, is probably best known by his character "Hakeem Lyon" on ... Read More
How Parents Can Take Charge of Childhood Obesity
America is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world according to several reports. We’re out of shape and our life expectancy lowers ... Read More
ADHD In Minority Youth: Are Misdiagnoses The New Norm?
Is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) underdiagnosed among African American children? The answer may hold implications for ... Read More
Queen Like Latifah: Latifah’s Wisdom On Self Care, Caregiving & The Pursuit Of Living Dope
In 1989, she commanded all of us to ‘hail the Queen’ with her debut album, and Queen L-A-T-I-F-A-H has been in command ever since. Queen ... Read More
Diabetes: New Possibilities & Breakthroughs With Dr. James Gavin III
Dr. James Gavin III, leading diabetes expert and Clinical Professor of Medicine at Emory University, believes that "Diabetes is the epidemic ... Read More
Prebiotics: One More Tool To Help Weight Loss & Manage Diabetes
Weight loss is one of the best ways to prevent type 2 diabetes and in those who already have diabetes, weight loss can reduce blood ... Read More
Cedric The Entertainer: Love, Laughs and Longevity
Comedian, actor and host Cedric the Entertainer got his start in the comedy game by doing stand up comedy. He was selling insurance and ... Read More