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A significant 40% of U.S. adults have reported symptoms of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during their lives, yet a recent survey by the Brain Injury Association of America highlights a concerning lack of understanding about these serious conditions....
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In a climate where layoffs and compulsory retirements have become prevalent, negotiating for a salary increase can be daunting yet necessary. Acknowledge your contributions and your intrinsic value; if you've consistently overperformed, you deserve r...
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Dr. Ankrehah Trimble-Johnson, widely recognized as Dr. Kre, stands as a pivotal figure in the fight against HIV and AIDS, particularly within the Black community. As a board-certified family medicine physician, international speaker, life coach, devo...
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Understanding the reality of migraines extends beyond mere discomfort; these episodes represent an excruciating form of headache characterized by intense throbbing, nausea, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound, usually affecting one side of...
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, with approximately 66,440 new cases and 51,750 fatalities expected in 2024, as reported by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The survival rate for this affliction is dismal, s...
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Many Americans view spring cleaning as an essential ritual. According to Statista, approximately 80 percent of Americans engage in spring cleaning annually, while a mere six percent refrain from it. Yet, in their commitment to a thorough cleanse, som...
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Situated along the Atlantic shoreline of West Africa, Ghana has long been a significant link for Black Americans seeking to reconnect with their ancestral heritage. More African nations are now recognizing this deep connection by creating avenues for...
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The passing of Ananda Lewis, the renowned host from MTV and BET, at the age of 52, has sparked a poignant dialogue regarding breast cancer, particularly among Black women. Questions are circulating: Did she recognize early warning signs? Could dietar...
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The deficit of Black physicians in the United States results from a historical pattern of exclusion and institutional racism, systematically impeding Black Americans’ entry into the medical field. The American Medical Association (AMA), the once-domi...
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Black men in America face a troubling reality of premature mortality, a situation exacerbated by systemic disparities, distrust in healthcare, and societal pressures surrounding masculinity. Dr. Camille Brockett Walker, a devoted Nurse Practitioner a...
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Kimberly Montgomery's inherently positive attitude proved somewhat hazardous when she failed to heed critical warning signs of a heart attack, nearly endangering her life. After an intense hot yoga class, Kim attributed her symptoms—nausea and profus...
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Screening and testing are pivotal in early disease prevention, significantly for Black men, who face greater risks of aggressive prostate cancer at younger ages. Gilly Morgan, at 56, discovered this firsthand during what he presumed was a routine che...
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Recent research reveals that dapagliflozin, a medication initially developed for diabetes, has demonstrated efficacy in treating a serious liver condition known as MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis), commonly referred to as fatty...
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Dr. Candice “C.C.” Weaver exemplifies a remarkable journey in the medical field, marked by resilience and purpose. Although her path to becoming a physician was unexpected, personal loss — including the passing of a cousin due to AIDS and her father'...
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While innovations in food cultivation, processing, and storage have improved food security, they have introduced environmental dilemmas, notably the so-called 'forever chemicals.' These substances, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),...