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African American physicians earn 15 percent less than White physicians—an average of $262,000 compared to $303,000—according to Med-scape’s 2017 Physicians Compensation Report.

Researchers who study cardiovascular health have long known that exercise is one way to keep high blood pressure at bay

Trump’s Leadership ‘pretty scary’ when it comes to HIV/AIDS funding

Hello, saints of God, and thank you for reading this message on “Good Health,” a message birthed from a series of sermons I’ve done over the past year now

Racial bias is a problem in doctors’ offices

We need more trained leaders in Black communities

The Justice Department recently announced that it has reached an agreement with the Pea Ridge School District (PRSD) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, to remedy alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

One of the keys to an HIV-Free generation

There’s a new generation of leaders taking the reins in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and they are passionate, focused and young. They’re also women. As the HIV/AIDS pandemic hits its 36th birthday, young sisters are grabbing the torch and not looking back. And we’re ready for them.

National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association of more than 200 African American–owned community newspapers from around the United States, are collaborating to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, a lifelong and debilitating genetic disorder that affects red blood cells