WHO says it can fight Ebola outbreak despite U.S. withdrawal
Photo Credit: AP Photo GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Monday it can fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo …
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MIAMI-DADE Quit smoking on Great American Smokeout
MIAMI — Former smokers say giving up the habit is one of the most difficult things they’ve ever done. The Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco …
The silent voice of a daughter
Dr. Bessieher412@gmail.com PHOTO COURTESY OF TWITTER Mothers, can you hear the hidden cry for help behind your daughter’s voice? I believe every woman has a …
Science Says: Sex and gender aren’t the same
WASHINGTON (AP) – Anatomy at birth may prompt a check in the “male” or “female” box on the birth certificate — but to doctors and …
Can a mother be her daughter’s best friend?
By BESSIE FLETCHER As a daughter, your mother reared you to display a certain manner of respect for her. But, occasionally, you would test that …
HighTower Boca Raton raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Association care, support and research programs takes place on Oct. …
Dade Medical Association makes historic selection
By ANGEL BOSCH-DE LEON PHOTO COURTESY DADE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION The Dade County Medical Association (DCMA) Board of Directors recently announced that Dr. Barbara Montford …
Sen. Bill Nelson works to reduce racial health disparities
PHOTOS COURTESY OF NELSON CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, D.C. – For Black women, the risk of death from pregnancy-related causes is three to four times higher than …
Annual church conference merges health and faith
Black PR Wire PHOTO COURTESY OF BLACK PR WIRE RICHMOND, Va. — This year, The Balm in Gilead will host its fifth annual Healthy Churches …
Miami Gardens says “Take Your Loved One to the Doctor”
PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS MIAMI GARDENS, FL – Sometimes a nudge by a concerned family member can be what it takes for …