WASHINGTON (AP) — No major medical group recommends routine PSA blood tests to check men for prostate cancer, and now a government panel is saying they do more harm than good and healthy men should no longer receive the tests as part of routine cancer screening. The panel’s guidelines had long advised men over 75 […]
According to the United States surgeon general, Black women are harming their health avoiding physical activity because they’ve invested considerable amounts of time and money in their hair. Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, who is Black herself, knows the issues Black women have when it comes to “sweating out” their hair. “Oftentimes you get women saying, […]
A ten-year-old Black chef is spreading healthy eating to his peers. After watching his friends not eating right at school, Chazz Darby decided to do something about it. Darby, with the help of his mom Dorette Darby, created “My Own Food” interactive cooking for children of all ages with adult supervision. With meals like heavenly banana wrap […]
Despite African-Americans being one of the highest groups in the United States at risk of contracting HIV, Black physicians still find it hard to recommend HIV tests to their patients, a new study reports. According to the study, Black physicians are embarrassed to address the social stigmas that Blacks bring into the office of the […]
A 10-year-old Georgia boy is already building a career as a fitness guru. C.J. Sentor teaches fitness classes, has a fitness DVD, and does his own routines 3 times a week. VIDEO: “I love working out so much because I get to stay fit and healthy, Senter said. “And live a long healthy life.” Read […]
The skyrocketing unemployment rate in the African-American community (16.2 percent) is compelling Black Americans to sacrifice healthy eating, for cheap, caloric foods. Nearly 4.5 million Americans are eating less-healthy foods due to a diminished spending power, and desire to conserve money. For African-Americans, who suffer from the greatest economic strains, the numbers could be catastrophic. […]
A recent study shows that when suffering from stroke- like symptoms, African Americans are more likely to call a friend instead of 911. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington D.C. interviewed 100 acute stroke patients or those who accompanied them to the hospital and found that 75 percent said they called someone else […]
New York — Some health officials would like to lift a ban on H.I.V infected organ donors. The law which was enacted in 1988 prevents doctors from transplanting organs from H.I.V positive patients to other patients who are already infected. RELATED: 3 Ways Your Clothes Can Make You Sick
LOS ANGELES-Former Los Angeles Clippers’ coach, Kim Hughes, was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was faced with a $70,000 medical bill that he couldn’t afford. When they learned about his situation, former palyers forward Corey Maggette, Chris Kaman, Elton Brand and Marko Jaric decided to chip in to pay his bill. The Milwaukee Journal-Times reports: […]
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first new drug to treat lupus in over 50 years, a milestone that medical experts say could prompt development of other drugs that are even more effective in treating the debilitating immune system disorder. RELATED: Top 10 internet moments of the decade
SAN DIEGO-Tyson Smith, a man who was suffering form heart failure was given a second heart in a transplant at UC San Diego’s Thorton Hospital. The two hearts are working together and beating together. Related: Top 9 Black Stand-Up Comedians RELATED STORIES Star Athlete Receives Life-Saving Kidney From Coach Tragedy And A Dream Reunite Ex-Basketball […]
WASHINGTON D.C.-As part of her campaign for better health, First Lady, Michelle Obama has been promoting breastfeeding. Politics Daily Reports: Looking ahead to what she will do in the second year of “Let’s Move,” Mrs. Obama said: “We also want to focus on the important touch points in a child’s life. And what we’re learning […]
