NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rasheeda S. Liberty, International Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho stated, “Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is grateful for the opportunity to support...
The American Heart Association states that 48% of African American women and 44% of African American men have some form of cardiovascular disease. This includes conditions...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Obesity is a complex chronic disease and a public health epidemic that costs our nation billions of dollars. As an Emergency Physician, I...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The researchers analyzed the association between sleep scores and cardiovascular events after adjusting for age, sex, alcohol consumption, occupation, smoking, body mass index,...
Some of Alexa Irene Canady’s advisors attempted to discourage her from following through on her plans. She experienced difficulties in obtaining an internship. But those roadblocks...
“Many African Americans are making a mistake thinking the vaccine is not good for them,” he said. “The vaccines of the past worked because so many...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When I had my stroke, I was well aware that I had hypertension, but I was still not taking my prescribed medication. I...
MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are easing access to DNA tests used to screen parents for devastating genetic disorders that...