Tag Archives: Black Health
The Tireless Advocate
One man’s personal battle helps fuel national fight against HIV/AIDS
Most people probably couldn’t fathom a doctor telling them, “You are HIV positive.” And during…
By Emerald S. Morrow
Wellness Insider: Making Choices About Prostate Screening
Preventing illness and achieving wellness: health, fitness, and nutrition news for busy professionals
An informed business professional usually tries to weigh pros and cons before making a decision…
By Malecia S. Walker
Wellness Insider: 3 Tips for Healthy Skin
Preventing illness and achieving wellness: health, fitness, and nutrition news for busy professionals
Use these three tips from Dr. Susan Evans, a physician on the television show Dr.…
By Shannon Lanier
Wellness Insider: 5 MORE Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Preventing illness and achieving wellness: health, fitness, and nutrition news for busy professionals
Sleep is as important to health as diet and exercise, but many people don’t get…
By Malecia S. Walker
Wellness Insider: 5 Ways To Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Preventing illness and achieving wellness: health, fitness, and nutrition news for busy professionals
National Sleep Foundation poll finds inadequate sleep affects work performance. Here are five tips to…
By Malecia S. Walker
PHOTO GALLERY: June 27 Is National HIV Testing Day
A simple test could save the lives of you and those you love
HIV and AIDS have hit African Americans the hardest. Each year, on June 27, the…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Being of Strong Mind and Body
One of life's greatest tragedies is a talented person cut down in their prime by preventable health problems
One of life’s greatest tragedies is witnessing a talented professional or entrepreneur about to reach…
By Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.
Giving the Gift of Life
Leukemia patient's search for a bone marrow donor highlights low black representation on the national registry
Jennifer Jones Austin thought she just had a stomach virus. The married mother of two…
By Brittany Hutson
Obesity: The Silent Killer
What will it take to get African Americans to stand up and fight this costly epidemic?
Obesity is an epidemic that is killing Americans and costing the health care system $80…
By Dr. Reed V. Tuckson
6 Things You Can Do To Stop Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month, a chance to make difference in your community
Through the American Diabetes Association I have been able to reach thousands of individuals with…
