(BlackDoctor.org) -- Cancer of the colon or rectum is the third most common type of cancer in African American men and the second most … [Read more...] about New Guidelines For Colon Cancer Screening For Blacks
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Natural Remedies For Colon Cancer
The key ingredient in fighting any disease is catching it early, including colorectal cancer. Studies show that diet and lifestyle changes … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies For Colon Cancer
Blacks Are Less Likely To Get Colonoscopies
While blacks who have an increased chance of developing colon cancer continue to lag behind their white counterparts in colonoscopy rates, … [Read more...] about Blacks Are Less Likely To Get Colonoscopies
Fiber May Not Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
(HealthDay News) -- Here's the latest word on whether a diet rich in fiber helps prevent cancer of the colon and rectum: Probably … [Read more...] about Fiber May Not Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
African-Americans And Colon Cancer
New guidelines suggest that African-Americans need an earlier visit to the doctor to screen for colon cancer. The American College … [Read more...] about African-Americans And Colon Cancer
The Flu
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The most familiar aspect of the flu is the way it … [Read more...] about The Flu
Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
You know that the common cold can be one of the most fatiguing features of winter, often lasting weeks. The flu is another debilitating … [Read more...] about Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
Flu Medication
What drugs are available? Four drugs are available to treat and/or prevent influenza. They are amantadine and rimantadine, zanamivir, and … [Read more...] about Flu Medication
Flu Risks
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The most familiar aspect of the flu is the way it can … [Read more...] about Flu Risks
The Common Cold
Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose-everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. Although the common … [Read more...] about The Common Cold
Cholesterol Highs & Lows: Which Factors Matter Most?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Your blood cholesterol level is affected not only by what you eat but also by how quickly your body makes LDL ("bad") … [Read more...] about Cholesterol Highs & Lows: Which Factors Matter Most?
What Is High Blood Cholesterol?
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Too much cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol) in the blood, or high blood cholesterol, can be serious. People with high blood … [Read more...] about What Is High Blood Cholesterol?