Health
-
Michelle Obama’s “Turnip” Video Goes Viral
The First Lady has showed off her dance moves more than a few times with talk-show host Jimmy Fallon, so what does it take...
-
Kidney Disease More Prevalant In African-American Population
Although reasons as to why the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure is high in African-Americans are unclear, one thing is certain; Black Americans...
-
Viola Davis Fights Childhood Hunger In America
Two-time Academy Award nominee Viola Davis is in a fight against childhood hunger because she remembers digging through trash cans as a child in hopes...
-
New “March Madness” Campaign Promotes ObamaCare
President Barack Obama’s administration is using a new March Madness-themed campaign with appearances by athletes, coaches and sports celebrities to help boost Obamacare enrollment amongst young Americans ahead...
-
Over 1 Million Enrolled for Obamacare
About 1.2 million Americans have enrolled in new health care options since October 1, according to figures released by the federal government on Wednesday, illustrating...
-
Obama Launches Initiative To Cure HIV
On the heels of the 25th World AIDS Day, President Obama announced a $100 million initiative to find a new generation of therapies and a cure for the...
-
Study: Heart Disease Risk Among African Americans May Be Explained By Gene Mutation
Increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other health problems is common in Africans and those of African descent worldwide. According to a...
-
Study: Black Women Physically Age Slower, Age Faster On The Inside Than White
The expression “black don’t crack” is used to describe the tendency of African American women to retain their youthful physical appearance as they age. According...
-
Morehouse College Releases Their “Body Issue”
The students of Morehouse College used their newspaper to challenge stereotypical ideals beauty and showcase self-affirmation in their first-ever “Body Issue.” Unlike ESPN’s “Body Issue”, the student...
-
Minority Teachers Reduce African-American Teen Pregnancy Rates
According to a recent study conducted by the University of Georgia, increasing the number of African-American teachers in the classroom can decrease teen pregnancy rates...
-
Evelyn Lozada Releasing Second “Real Fit Female” Workout DVD
Evelyn Lozada is keeping busy while she’s not filming for “Basketball Wives”. The reality star turned entrepreneur released a fitness DVD called Real Fit Female...
-
Study: Lupus More Likely to Affect Young, Black Women
US News is reporting that a new study from University of Michigan researchers analyzed data from about 2.4 million people in the southeastern part...
-
Report: Breast Cancer Rates Rising In Black Women
A new report shows that the number of black women who are diagnosed with breast cancer is on the rise, but doctors are not sure...
-
Study: St. Louis African Americans’ Health Problems Linked To Poverty and Lack Of Education
A disproportionate number of African Americans in St. Louis live in poverty and lack a high school education. African-American St. Louisans also have a higher...
-
Study: African Americans Get Less Snooze Time
When it comes to getting a full night’s rest, black Americans are more likely to get too little snooze-time than white American adults. A new...
-
Robin Quivers Makes A Miraculous and Cancer-Free Recovery
Howard Stern sidekick, Robin Quivers, revealed the startling reason as to why she hasn’t been in the studio this past year on Howard Stern’s Sirius...
-
Jordin Sparks and First Lady Michelle Obama In New Hip-Hop Video Promoting Healthy Habits for Kids
A rap video featuring First Lady Michelle Obama? Kind of — but it’s not your typical rap video. The Partnership for a Healthier America and...
-
ObamaCare To Take Effect October 1
(Via the Huffington Post) You can now open your own personal “Obamacare” account – but you’ll have to wait awhile before you can actually use...
-
Why Breast Cancer Kills More Black Women: They’re Sicker
Breast cancer may be killing black women at a higher rate than whites because they are sicker to start with, researchers reported on Tuesday. Doctors...
-
Study: African Americans Likely To Die From Homocide or Heart Disease
CNN Health is reporting that the life expectancy of African Americans is shorter than whites because of homicide and heart disease. White women have the...
-
Advertisement
-
-
-
