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Coronavirus Report: April 25, 2022
New coronavirus cases continue to increase across the US. Cases are rising across the entire country. The average number of new cases is 47,000 per day, a 51% increase over the last two weeks. […]
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Women Find a Winning Solution in Dealing With Hair Loss
Women Find a Winning Solution in Dealing With Hair Loss […]
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OP-ED Prostate Cancer Rising in Black America
Whether it is other philanthropists, local or regional health centers, or state and federal officials, there is a desperate need for creative solutions to getting more people screened and saving more lives. Smith’s initiative is an innovative approach, but there are other ways to spread awareness and boost screenings in the Black community. […]
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Coronavirus Report: April 18, 2022
New coronavirus cases continue to increase across the US. New cases are highest in the northeast, but cases are rising across the entire country. The average number of new cases is 37,000 per day, a 38% increase over the last two weeks. […]
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CDC: Syphilis Rates Among Infants Up 235% In Four Year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that syphilis rates in infants have increased by 235% in four years. From 2019 to 2020, the number of babies infected with syphilis increased by approximately 15%, bringing the total to a 20-year high. Early data from 2021 suggests the trend is just growing worse, according to the CDC, echoing nationwide increases in other STD rates that did not slow throughout the pandemic. […]
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Actor Malik Yoba Seeks to Champion Social Equity in the Cannabis Space
Mr. Yoba describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur,” with a history in real estate development and his recent entry in the cannabis space. […]
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Study: Hair chemicals increase Black women’s cancer risk
Black women face higher risks of breast cancer. That much has been known for a while now. However, research has revealed that the use of chemical hair products increases Black women’s risk for cancer even more. […]
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Broward Health Welcomes Scott Ford as Foundation President
Broward Health welcomes Scott Ford as its new president of Broward Health Foundation. Ford has more than 22 years of fundraising and development experience. […]
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Best Foods for Your Daily Dose of Omega-3 Fatty Acid
A strong diet is another essential aspect, especially for those maintaining their health in the face of aging. Omega-3 Fatty 3 acids are highly beneficial, especially for active agers. Luckily, human bodies can produce most of the healthy fat we need, either from previously stored fat or certain foods. However, these fats are linked to preventing immunodeficiency diseases, heart disease, joint pains, and other ailments that people are more vulnerable to as time goes on. […]
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Coronavirus Report: April 11, 2022
Due to the presence of the new Omicron subvariant, BA.2, new coronavirus cases are again increasing in half of all states across the US, particularly in the Northeast. The average number of new cases is 31,000, a 2% increase over the last two weeks. […]