To save the lives of thousands of women, an effective means of early detection must be found
If ever there was a cancer in need of an effective screen, its ovarian cancer.…
Black lawmakers speak out in support of Obama's public health care option. It's about time.
Until recently, the Congressional Black Caucus has been strangely quiet about the president’s proposed government…
Internist talks reform, diligence, open communication
Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, a board certified internist, believes that basic healthcare for every citizen…
The Facts
– Occurs in 1 in 72 women
– About 10% of ovarian cancer cases are…
Ovarian cancer was long thought to be asymptomatic and mostly a threat to older white women. One survivor learned the hard way that there's no such thing as a typical victim
For Chana Garcia, being healthy used to mean fitting in a lunchtime workout at the…
NAACP panelists want more diversified healthcare approach
At two forums on healthcare reform at the NAACP’s Centennial Convention Saturday, panelists presented a…
Legislation to combat alarming disease rates in minorities
Racial and ethnic minorities have higher rates of obesity, cancer, diabetes, and AIDS than whites,…
Company giving unemployed customers a break
It looks like mega pharmaceutical companies are jumping aboard the “recession insurance” bandwagon. A few…
Report finds that some, not all, cancer screenings could prevent disease
Despite a reduction in cancer death rates, African Americans continue to be diagnosed at more…
Youth awareness, education vital in stopping spread of diseases
Many have joined the fight to prevent, treat, and study the spread of diseases affecting…
