For many blacks depression is not just the blues
PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA Courtesy of Mental Health America Not “Just the Blues” Clinical depression is more than life’s “ups” and “downs.” Life is full …
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Cooking Healthy Soul Food
By JAY-J Courtesy of soulfoodandsoutherncooking.com What’s the secret to preparing healthy soul food? A better question is, is it possible to eat soul food that …
Health department criticizes Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino
Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappuccino. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA STRATFORD, Conn. (AP) – Starbucks’ new “Unicorn Frappuccino” has made waves on the internet for its colorful presentation, …
Running on Empty
STOCK PHOTO By DR. PIERRE BLAND Fuzzy headed thinking. No amount of sleep seems to be enough. Food is a good thought but an afterthought. …
Foods that harm your dental health
Dental health begins with what we consume. PHOTO COURTESY OF GUARD YOUR HEALTH Staff Report It’s no surprise that the food we eat every day …
Notable influencers join ‘Know Your Status Tour’ for students
Nina Parker, Don Benjamin and Amber Rose PHOTOS COURTESY OF ECHOING SOUNDZ, IAMDONBENJAMIN.COM AND FAMOUS PLASTIC SURGERY Business Wire via Black PR Wire LOS ANGELES …
Dentists to treat low-income adults
Volunteer dentists will provide basic fillings and extractions to 50 adults on a first-come, first-serve basis. PHOTO COURTESY OF DENTAL PRACTICE FINANCING Staff Report LAKE …
Doctors combat health disparities
The community participates in “Walk A Mile With A Child.” PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES W. BRIDGES MEDICAL SOCIETY, INC. Staff Report MIAMI – With the …
Faith leaders address HIV
The Pastoral Brief and the Activity Manual offer a foundational approach for faith leaders to address HIV within the Black community from a social justice …
Butter days ahead? Another sign of margarine’s slide
Margarine PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA NEW YORK (AP) – Margarine’s fortunes seem to be taking another sad turn, with the owner of Country Crock and …