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Kurtis Blow Needs Open Heart Surgery, Wife Says

While rap music is a relatively young genre and typically associated with young people, Kurtis Blow’s grave condition was shining…
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Law Professor Charles Ogletree Found Safe

Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree, who suffers from Alzheimer's, was found safe after he was reported missing from his home.
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What New AIDS 'Cure' Means For Black People

The announcement that a second person appeared to be cured of the AIDS virus marked a seminal breakthrough in healthcare.…
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Luke Perry's Death Raises Awareness About Strokes

Actor Luke Perry died at age 52 from a stroke, which takes the lives of African-Americans at a statistically higher…
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HIV/AIDS Myths We All Need To Stop Believing

In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we debunk dangerous myths.
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New Urgency For Black Folks To Quit Smoking

A new study adds urgency for the need of Black folks to quit smoking.
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Young Black People Are Fighting Back Against AIDS

Young Black people are much more “concerned” about the global HIV and AIDS epidemic in comparison to all other demographic…
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What You Need To Know About Depression &…

How to recognize symptoms of depression and seasonal affective disorder in yourself and others.
3 Ways To Burn More Calories While At…

Check out these simple tips that can help you lose weight!
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Teens Take On Healthy Eating In Viral Video

Appetite for Change and youth from North Minneapolis, Minnesota, address food deserts and growing healthy food in their new viral…
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Are You Secretly Sick?

If you’ve had a heart attack, been diagnosed with cancer or are hospitalized with sky-high blood sugar levels, you know…
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7 Ways to Step Your Sleep Game Up

We can’t get out of the bed in the morning and it’s no surprise why. According to the National Sleep…
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Why Sleeping Naked Is Good for Your Health

Twelve percent of Americans sleep naked, says a recent National Sleep Foundation poll. Another study of 3,700 Americans found only…
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Avoid These Common Post-Workout Mistakes

A few years back, you could always find my workout buddy and I at the Taco Bell across the street…
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5 Ways to Build Better Thighs

Full hips and thick thighs have always been prized in the black community, but that doesn’t stop a woman from…
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Many Blacks and Latinos Don’t Trust Doctors

A recent survey talked to patients about how they feel about the care they receive African Americans and Latinos in…
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Regular Biking Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

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Can You Take Medicine While Pregnant?

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13 Tips for a Safe Halloween

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Why Black Men Die Younger Than Everybody Else

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