HEALTH
GETTING THE SCOOP ON THE SCOPE What You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Anna Serur, chief of colorectal surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, shares the latest recommendations about screening and
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Who Was Henrietta Lacks? 5 Striking Facts About The ‘Mother Of Modern Medicine’
The world wouldn’t be the same had it not been for Henrietta. Hardly anyone knew of Henrietta Lacks’ life story
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On Mental Health, Spirituality and the Future: Positive Music Matters
There is an urgent need to recognize the crisis in culture and spirituality in our society today. This is especially
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Toddler Denied Kidney Transplant Because Of Father’s Probation Violation
A recent arrest is preventing an Atlanta father from donating a kidney to his ailing son. A two-year-old boy born
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Jeffrey Zuttah: My Sickle Cell Story
BlackHealthMatter.com In 2003, Jeffrey Zuttah was captain of his state championship football team and an academic whiz kid who dreamed
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Are Energy Drinks Dangerous?
According to a study from the Journal of the American Heart Association, the surge from energy drinks can cause unhealthy changes
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How to stay cool in hot weather
12 simple tips to keep you comfortable over the summer Here’s our handy guide to help keep off the heat
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Baltimore Facility Wants To De-Stigmatize Mental Health Care
“In L.A., people brag about going to see their therapists. Therapy is not a bad thing,” said the center’s executive
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Black Americans Are Living Longer But Health Disparities Persist, CDC Says
Health gaps mean African Americans are still more likely to die at a younger age. African-Americans are generally living longer
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