Posts Tagged ‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’

Know the Facts: Precautions for Swine Flu

Written on 9 Oct, 2009 at 11:33 in Health & Wellness | viewed 840 times | 1 Comment

Dr. Mark Johnson, chair of the department of family medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry at the New Jersey Medical School, answers questions about the swine flu and its vaccine.... (Continue reading)

Lawmakers, HHS Seek to Redress Healthcare Disparities

Written on 11 Jun, 2009 at 10:08 in Health & Wellness | viewed 1,804 times | 0 Comments

Racial and ethnic minorities have higher rates of obesity, cancer, diabetes, and AIDS than whites, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service. In fact, 48% of African American adults suffer from a chronic... (Continue reading)

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The Heart of the Matter

Written on 1 Jul, 2008 at 11:22 in Magazine | viewed 443 times | 0 Comments

As Americans are expressing interest in bettering their health, the African American community remains stagnant on health improvements, says Dr. Christopher J.W.B. Leggett, director of cardiology at Medical Associates of North Georgia. In addition, a study done by the American... (Continue reading)

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