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New FDA-Approved Diabetes Device Means Less Fingerstick Tests
Here’s a bit of good news for diabetics: the fingerstick test could be a thing of the past. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Read More
How To Blend Holiday Traditions To Avoid Step-Stress
The holidays are a sacred time for families. So sacred, in fact, that many people scoff at the idea of straying away from longtime ... Read More
Diabetes: 7 Symptoms You Don’t See
African Americans have the highest rate of diabetes, but get this: it's a preventable disease. We can actually win the fight against ... Read More
Jennifer Hudson Honored For Philanthropy Work In Healthy Childbirth
Jennifer Hudson is more than a powerful singer and actress. She’s a philanthropist, too, and the March of Dimes at their ... Read More
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner: Surviving The Holidays With A New Plus 1
It’s that time of year again - gift giving, largely prepped meals, family gatherings, and time for you to decide if you are bringing a plus ... Read More
4 Ways To Spend More Quality Time With Family This Holiday
'Tis the season to make the most out of quality time with family and friends. Not sure where to start? Check out four fun-filled options ... Read More
Mahershala Ali: “Don’t Take Anything For Granted”
The name Mahershala Ali may not ring a bell initially, but when you see his face, most people react with "Oh, THAT guy!" You've seen him in ... Read More
STUDY: Blood Purification Process May Treat Multiple Myeloma
Researchers are looking into a blood purification process that could potentially treat multiple myeloma and other cancerous ... Read More
Diabetes Drug Shown To Prevent Fatal Heart Attacks
Drug sales for diabetes drug Jardiance may be going up in a few weeks as two top medical groups work to implement new guidelines for ... Read More
‘Insecure’: We All Can Relate
As a former lover and fan of Awkward Black Girl, you could imagine my excitement when I saw Issa Rae on a major network like HBO. I had a ... Read More
J.B. Smoove: Laughter Is The Best Medicine
Laughing maintains a healthy endothelium and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. When you laugh, the blood ... Read More