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Health

Gene test determines which breast cancer patients can skip chemo

October 9, 2015

By Marilynn Marchione associated press Many women with early-stage breast cancer can skip chemotherapy without hurting their odds of beating the disease – good news from a major study that shows the value of a gene-activity test to gauge each patient’s risk. The test accurately identified a group of women whose cancers are so likely…

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New national movement unites stroke survivors

October 2, 2015

Family Features Never before has there been a way for the nearly 6.5 million stroke survivors in the United States to rally together as they travel the path to recovery. Unlike other survivor communities, there is no banner, symbol or color that survivors and the general public can identify with when it comes to stroke…

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Funds finance training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs

September 24, 2015

Congressional analysis of the state of Black health in the U.S. offers comprehensive legislative and policy solutions to improve health outcomes in communities of color WASHINGTON – The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust last week released The 2015 Kelly Report on Health Disparities in America, an official Congressional analysis of the state of African American…

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Put your pride aside: Olympic Medalist suffers from a common side effect of using opioid medication for chronic pain

September 18, 2015

ABOVE PHOTO:  Jackie Joyner-Kersee BPT Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a world heptathlon record holder, Sports Illustrated’s “Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th Century,” a philanthropist working to instill a love of sports in local communities and a woman used to living life at full throttle. In fact, the only thing that slowed her…

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Changing the color of what you eat

September 11, 2015

By Valecia Weeks NNPA from the Houston Forward Times Have you ever just stopped and taken a close look at the variety of colors the different fruits are that we should be consuming on a daily basis? Have you ever thought of how these colorful, strangely shaped, consumable objects can benefit our bodies? Well, when…

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Young at heart? Not most Americans, government report says

September 5, 2015

By Mike Stobbe associated press NEW YORK –Your heart might be older than you are. A new government report suggests age is just a number – and perhaps not a very telling one when it comes to your risk of heart attack or stroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report takes a new…

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Homework for parents — Your child’s Back-To-School health checklist

August 13, 2015

WASHINGTON — Summer fun is almost over for millions American students.  It’s time to put away the swimsuits, dust off the book bags and head back to school soon. To ensure that students of all ages go to class in the best possible health, the nation’s emergency physicians advise parents and guardians to do a…

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New publication focuses on the decline of Black males in medicine

August 6, 2015

Detroit-Since 1978, the number of black males applying to and attending medical school in this country has declined, according to a new publication released by the Association of American Medical Colleges. Despite an overall increase in the number of black male college graduates over the past three decades, the number of black male applicants to…

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What you might not know about summer hydration

July 30, 2015

BPT Summer is the time for outdoor fun and activities, but as temperatures rise, staying properly hydrated becomes even more important. Even if you are not engaged in strenuous activity, you will sweat more in the heat and humidity. Even mild activity will increase your body temperature and your body’s need to sweat. This is…

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Have a feel-good Summer

July 25, 2015

Family Features For many, making better-for-you food decisions and staying physically active go hand in hand with maintaining a quality lifestyle. According to an article published by the Mayo Clinic, those who engage in regular physical activity enjoy the benefits of improved mood, more energy, better sleep and much more. For consumers who want to…

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