USDA kills animal welfare rule for organic meat
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – New rules, decades in the making, that would have required organic …
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Cancer-detecting dogs lending their noses to firefighters
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By MARK YOUNG Bradenton Herald BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) – Dogs are known for their extraordinary smelling skills, but can a canine …
Youth drug prevention workshops
MIAMI BEACH – The City of Miami Beach is hosting a series of workshops to educate families on the dangers of adolescent substance use. The …
Eight really good tips for a healthier, stronger body for women over 40
PHOTO COURTESY OF HEALTHY BLACK WOMAN By ALISON BETHEL MCKENZIE PEMBROKE PINES – French fashion designer Coco Chanel said it best: “Nature gives you the …
Judge weighs science behind Monsanto Roundup cancer claim
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – International agencies, U.S. and foreign regulators and agribusiness giant Monsanto have already …
Seafood: Food for Thought During National Nutrition Month
StatePoint We hear a lot about the important nutrients in vegetables and fruits, but the health benefits of eating seafood regularly aren’t always in the …
5 overlooked items for your family’s emergency supply kit
Basic such as a medical kit, matches and a water filter as crucial during an emergency, says experts. STOCK PHOTO StatePoint If you prepped an …
Small Ways You Can Change Your Routine for a Better You
StatePoint Sometimes the smallest changes to your daily habits can have the biggest impact on your wellness. With that in mind, here are a few …
Miami-Dade rolls out its own brand of condoms
From left, Miami-Dade Deputy Mayor Maurice Kemp, Florida State Health Department Administrator/Health Officer Dr. Lilian Rivera, HIV/AIDS Advocate Zena Troutman, County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, …
Therapist to present Facebook chat about black women’s mental health
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Staff Report Long-held perceptions like “therapy is for crazy people,” and “you don’t need therapy; you need to pray,” have cast …