It’s Easy To Learn Your HIV Status
By Phill Wilson
NNPA Guest Columnist
Do you know your HIV status? Do you know the HIV status of your intimate partner(s)? Do all of your...
Concussions A Greater Problem For Black Youth
By Jazelle Hunt
Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Despite the flurry of news about NFL lawsuits over concussions, the problem affects far more athletes at the...
‘Promising’ Cancer Treatments On The Horizon
By Jazelle Hunt
NNPA Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Cancer is the nation’s second-leading cause of death for both Blacks and Whites. While there is...
Family Instability Affects Children’s Cells
By Jazelle Hunt
NNPA Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – While sticks and stones can break bones, new research indicates that family struggles can hurt children on...
Rule Change On Generic Drug Labeling Could Cost Billions
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – A proposed rule change for generic drug labels, crafted by the Food and Drug Administration, could cost patients, health care providers...
Insufficient Vitamin D Linked To Prostrate Cancer In Blacks
By Jazelle Hunt
NNPA Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON (NNPA) — The relationship between melanin and vitamin D—the nutrient that sunlight provides—may explain why African American, Caribbean,...
Med Students Don’t Wait To Give Back
By Jazelle Hunt
NNPA Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – According to the American Association of Medical Colleges, there are only 2.3 physicians for every 1,000 people...
ABLE Act Could Help Disabled To Save
By Jazelle Hunt
NNPA Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As of 2006, more than 2.4 million African Americans receiving Social Security benefits are disabled, or are...
Black Families Becoming More Aware Of Autism
By Jazelle Hunt
NNPA Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – As Camille Proctor watched her one year-old son, she knew something wasn’t right. He played with others...
Darrell Lynch On The importance Of African Americans To Manage Their Health
By Elaine Porterfield
Special to The Medium
Darrell Lynch loved his welding job. He felt terrific, loved being active, loved using the high-level skills he was...
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