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Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌1 year ago

Our Mistrust of Medicine: Black Health Group Hosts Critical Conversation

The California Black Health Network (CBHN) hosted a conversation focused on the mistrust of healthcare providers among Black Americans at Black-owned Drip Espresso, a popular coffee...
#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

OP-ED: The Obesity Crisis Is Not a Hopeless Fight for Black America

NNPA NEWSWIRE — From less access to quality healthcare, to the exclusion of anti-obesity medications from Medicare, and most Medicaid and general insurance coverage, our healthcare...
#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

Inspired by Dick Gregory, This D.C. Vegan is Still Teaching a Healthy Diet By Any Greens Necessary

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dubbed a “Food Hero” by Vegetarian Times magazine, Tracye L. McQuirter has helped thousands of people turn to veganism. In addition, she created...
Activism2 years ago

Research Finds Black Californians Prioritize Health, While System Fails to Prioritize Black Californians

The data that was collected showed that 90% of Black Californians say that they have health insurance coverage, and 92% of respondents said that they have...
Chicago Crusader6 years ago

COMMENTARY: Here’s why regular fasting might work for you

CHICAGO CRUSADER — The warm temperatures and increased physical activity that come with spring and summer means many people will be eating less.That means it could be...
Health9 years ago

Europe Approves Amgen’s First-in-Class Cholesterol Drug

MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Amgen on Tuesday received European approval for its first-of-a-kind cholesterol drug that lowers levels of the artery-clogging substance...
Health10 years ago

Q&A: What Are Trans Fats and Why Are They Unhealthy?

MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — You may not even know you are eating them, but trans fats will soon be mostly gone from...
Health10 years ago

Q&A: What Are Trans Fats and Why Are They Unhealthy?

MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — You may not even know you are eating them, but trans fats will soon be mostly gone from...
Health10 years ago

FDA Panel Backs First-in-Class Cholesterol Drug

MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — Federal health advisers on Tuesday recommended approval for a highly anticipated cholesterol drug from Sanofi and Regeneron...
Health10 years ago

FDA Panel Backs First-in-Class Cholesterol Drug

MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — Federal health advisers on Tuesday recommended approval for a highly anticipated cholesterol drug from Sanofi and Regeneron...
Health10 years ago

Old Cholesterol Warnings Steeped in ‘Soft Science,’ May Be Lifted in U.S.

(CBC News) – For decades, health organizations and governments have encouraged people to limit how much fatty foods they eat. Now, it looks like the...
Health10 years ago

Old Cholesterol Warnings Steeped in ‘Soft Science,’ May Be Lifted in U.S.

(CBC News) – For decades, health organizations and governments have encouraged people to limit how much fatty foods they eat. Now, it looks like the...

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