Will Downing certainly has come far by grace. The crooner, whose latest release is Euphoria, was diagnosed with polymyositis in 2007 a debilitating chronic inflammatory disease of the muscles which at one point left him bedridden. “I’ve had my own health struggles in the past but I didn’t let them keep me down,” Downing says. […]
Phyllis J. Gee M.D. earned her B.S. in nutrition from Cornell University. She then received her M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine and did her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Gee began her career serving in the National Health Service […]
Dr. O’Rell Williams is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the Wheaton Franciscan – St. Joseph medical staff. A firefighter for 14 years, Williams decided he could impact public safety in a different way as a doctor. He got got his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. Williams has […]
Dr. Sherry Blake, better known as “Dr. Sherry,” is a therapist to the stars, though she considers everyone a “star” in their own right. Born in Nashville, TN, Dr. Blake is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Atlanta and is among the most highly sought-after media experts in the area of mental health. […]
Robert Ferguson, MS, CN is a nationally recognized author, certified nutritionist, fitness expert, entrepreneur, TV personality, motivational speaker, and CEO of Diet Free Life who currently serves on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the National Medical Association. With a Master’s degree in counseling psychology and certifications in fitness and performance nutrition, Robert has vast […]
Bone marrow saves lives but it can be a challenge for African-Americans to find a donor match. Dr. Jeffrey W. Chell, M.D., has been Chief Executive Officer of The Match for the last 14 years. During that time, the Be The Match Registry has more than doubled to over 11 million donors and the number of […]
Dr. Mark Mitchell is the principal of Mitchell Environmental Health Associates, a consulting firm on environmental health and environmental justice issues. He chairs the National Medical Association’s Council on Medical Legislation and co-chairs the NMA’s Environmental Health Task Force, where he provides environmental health education to physicians and advocates on behalf of NMA. A public […]
Dr. Robin Daniel attended the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario for his undergraduate studies, then transferred to Howard University College of Dentistry in 1977, graduating with a D.D.S. in 1981, followed immediately with a post-graduate degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Howard University Hospital and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Washington […]
Recent reports suggest that baby circumcisions are on a three-decade decline. But what does that mean to parents who want to make the best decision for their newborn? Gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd recently talked to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about a ruling that that allowed gynecologists to also treat male patients. in 2013, the […]
Pharmacist Glen Pietrandoni is a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, where he been an active member of the HIV/AIDS community. Through his work, he’s proven that an HIV/AIDS diagnosis does not have to be a death sentence if its treated. Unlike years ago when the illness as first discovered, there are now medications available […]
Biggest Losers Mark Pinhasovich and Amanda Arlauskaus both transformed themselves during the taping of The Biggest Loser seasons 10 and 8 respectively. Mark won the Season 10 at-home prize, losing 213 pounds and winning $100,00o. Amanda was the second runner-up in Season 8, losing 87 pounds and keeping it off for five years. Although they […]
Fitness expert Lisa Lynn says don’t believe the hype about weight loss. The truth is, diet is the most significant part of any weight loss program. Yes, she says exercise is important, too, but eating clean is the best way to get rid of that spare tire or muffin top that just won’t go away. […]