Dr. Latisha "Tisha" Rowe stressed she wants an explanation and a dress code policy that is applied to everyone, regardless of race and shape.
June is Migraine Awareness Month. Those who suffer from the debilitating headaches know that they can be difficult to treat. Dr. Sharisse Stephenson provides more information that could potentially help sufferers. Here is some info below: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HEADACHE & MIGRAINE? WHAT ARE THE MAIN SYMPTOMS? There are many different types of […]
June is Men’s Health Month. Here are just one of the vital concerns for Black men and what you can do to keep your kidneys in order. WHAT IS KIDNEY DISEASE? Kidney disease is the loss of normal kidney function. Chronic kidney disease, commonly also referred to as chronic kidney failure or chronic renal failure, […]
Healthy bones are part of a healthy life. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sonya Sloan has some tips on how to keep your aging bones feeling youthful. WHAT IS IT ABOUT TURNING 40 THAT BRINGS ON ACHES AND PAINS YOU DIDN’T HAVE BEFORE? DIET, WEIGHT, INJURIES, SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE, STRESS WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON […]
WHAT EXACTLY IS LEUKEMIA? Leukemia is cancer of the blood. Blood has a number of cells in it. Among them are white cells that fight infection, red cells that carry oxygen and platelets that cause blot to clot and cause wounds to stop bleeding. Cancer is when a group of cells grow uncontrollably and symptoms […]
Although there are varying accounts, James Derham is recognized as American’s first Black physician. His exact birthday isn’t known but some historians list May 2, 1762 as the date. Derham was born into slavery in Philadelphia, Penn., and was owned by several doctors across the region. One doctor taught Derham to read, write, and how […]
WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF EARLY PUBERTY IN GIRLS AND BOYS? A: The past 100 years shows that all US girls and boys are experiencing puberty at earlier ages. Girls’ periods have decreased from 16-17 yrs to 12-13 years of age. And boys are showing signs of puberty 6mo to 2 years earlier as well. […]
ACCORDING TO THE CDC, NEARLY 400 INDIVIDUAL CASES OF MEASLES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED IN 15 STATES SO FAR THIS YEAR. THIS IS THE SECOND GREATEST NUMBER OF CASES REPORTED IN THE U.S. SINCE MEASLES WAS DECLARED ELIMINATED IN 2000. WHAT EXACTLY IS MEASLES? Measles is caused by a virus. WHY IS IT MAKING A COMEBACK […]
It’s National Kidney Month – here’s what you should know about how to keep your kidneys healthy. WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF KIDNEY DISEASE, AND WHY SHOULD AFRICAN AMERICANS BE CONCERNED ABOUT IT? Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of kidney disease, and your chances of having diabetes and high blood […]
WHAT IS RARE DISEASE DAY AND WHAT IS ITS SIGNIFICANCE? Rare Disease Day takes place each year on the last day of February and the goal of it is to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. In the United States, a rare disease is defined as affecting less than 200,000 […]
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped organ located in the base of your neck. It releases hormones that control metabolism— or the way your body uses energy. What is thyroid disease? Any condition that affects the normal function of the thyroid gland, causing too little or too much production of […]
JANUARY IS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. WHAT CAUSES CERVICAL CANCER AND HOW DO WOMEN GET IT? Almost all cervical cancer is caused by Human Papilloma Virus or HPV. HPV is an extremely common virus that is passed from person to person through sexual contact. Over 90 million people in the US have been exposed to […]
