Big Risks and Benefits of Diabetes Drug Metformin
Photo courtesy of Shutterstock By Knowridge Metformin is widely used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and research suggests it may also offer …
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Meta ordered to pay $25 billion fine for privacy breaches
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Florida children drownings reach alarming rate despite prevention efforts
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Miami Gardens to host Family Fall Festival Oct. 31
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North Miami Mayor Desulme ineligible to run for qualifying fee violation, judge says
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Jolly, Donalds make last-minute pitches for Florida gubernatorial race
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Reid says Nixon, Democrats gaining ground for midterm elections
U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and journalist, political commentator and television host Joy Reid at The Sanctuary Church in Fort Lauderdale (Photo courtesy of FACEBOOK). …
Health and Wellness
Man vows to climb every day until mental health bill passes
By LIV OSBY The Greenville News GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Paton Blough has first-hand experience with mental health court. After he landed in jail during …
Using a smartphone microscope to detect parasites in blood
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ Prick a finger and have the blood checked for parasites _ by smartphone? Scientists are turning …
Education
Urban schools show faster improvement than rest of U.S.
WASHINGTON – Public school students in the nation’s largest cities are improving their performance in reading and math faster than their counterparts in suburban and …
HBCUs play vital higher education role but struggle financially
ATLANTA – When President Barack Obama addressed graduates at Morehouse College on Sunday, his visit put the spotlight on the broader community of historically black …
FAMU now accepting president applicants
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees Presidential Search Committee is officially accepting applications for the 11th president of FAMU.