NNPA NEWSWIRE — The event brought together leaders in healthcare and media, emphasizing the critical need for collaboration in addressing health disparities impacting Black Americans.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DMV Links Chapters is presenting its 17th annual Red Dress event, a transformative virtual initiative dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their...
By Chuck Baker | 100 Black Men Cardiovascular health, or “Heart Health,” is important for everyone, but for African Americans, it’s a matter of life or...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The members of the STEM Careers Coalition want to prepare all students for future success, and they believe STEM education helps, no matter...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — During his tenure as President, Harvey led the initiation of 92 new academic degrees – 12 new doctoral programs – the building of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Getting the flu vaccine is especially important this year. If you get the flu, you may need to be hospitalized, in this time...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms, making it that much more dangerous. Unless treated, however,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Generally, heart disease is considered a man’s disease, but more Black and White women die of heart disease than all cancers combined. About...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Additionally, the American Diabetes Association reports that 13.2 percent of all Black Americans aged 20 years or older have been diagnosed with diabetes....
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The study, led by Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute, involved 52 Los Angeles County barbershops followed by researchers that were assigned to either a...
By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) Our heart is the engine that keeps our body running. That’s why problems with the heart—such as coronary...
MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer Many stroke patients have a new treatment option — if they seek help fast enough to get it. New guidelines...
by Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper Many fans of the late comedian Bernie Mac recognize sarcoidosis as the inflammatory disease...
BOSTON (CBS) – There are so many diets out there and many can be hard to follow, but local researchers have found a simple way...
Association Celebrates ‘Go Red’ Day With Annual Campaign by Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer A website saved her life. And...
Insomnia and other sleep disorders could increase the risk of strokes, according to a new report. According to a new research conducted by a Taiwan-based team...
MARIA CHENG, AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) — Just try sugar-coating this: The World Health Organization says your daily sugar intake should be just 5 percent...
