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SF State Study: Computers Can Be a Real Pain in the Neck
By The Oakland Post It’s a posture so common we almost don’t notice it anymore: someone sitting at a computer jutting his or her head forward to look more closely at the screen. But this seemingly...
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10 Ways Dogs and Seniors Can Help One Another
By D. Kevin McNeir In many cultures, the elderly are respected and treasured, viewed as an essential source of wisdom, experience and living history. Tragically, they’re also dismissed, devalued and...
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Governor Evers Proposes to Legalize Medical Marijuana
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The state of Wisconsin is preparing itself. Next week, Governor Tony Evers will release his proposed budget plan and Wisconsinites are looking forward to seeing what Evers plans...
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Black Women in America and Cervical Cancer Prevention
By Dr. Anisa Shomo, Director of Family Medicine Scholars at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio and Health Columnist for the NNPA. Many people may believe that cervical cancer is a problem...
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Alzheimer’s: A Silent Killer
By Representative LaKeshia N. Myers Growing up, I was an avid women’s basketball fan. Some (my mother) might actually have classified me as a “super fan.” But among all of the posters of Lisa Leslie...
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Free preventive dental care offered for Give Kids a Smile
By Dallas Post Tribune As part of the national “Give Kids A Smile” initiative, Texas A&M College of Dentistry provided free dental care to local children. Children between the ages of 1 and 16...
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CVS Officials Talk Project Health, Black Press at Rainbow Push Wall Street...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When Cornelius Raven visited his nearby CVS Pharmacy for free health screenings, he didn’t realize that he was having a stroke. His blood...
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Meal-Based Partnership in DC Reduces Risks for Pregnant Women
By WI Web Staff A unique partnership that serves at-risk new and expectant mothers is improving outcomes through home-delivered specialized meals. AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia has partnered...
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PRESS ROOM: Congressmember Donald M. Payne, Jr. Statement on Diabetes
By Sentinel News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. recently underwent treatment for complications relating to diabetes. He issued the following statement: “Each year, more than 7.2...
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Assemblymember Marc Levine Introduces Legislation to Ban Smoking at State...
By The Pasadena Journal Assemblymember Marc Levine (D – Marin County) today introduced legislation that will prohibit smoking at state beaches and parks. AB 1718 (D-Marin County) is similar to...
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Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women’s...
By Glenn Ellis, Research Bioethics Fellow at Harvard Medical School (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system....
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Gun violence a public health crisis in Birmingham, mayor says
By Ameera Steward Mayor Randall Woodfin on Thursday said bluntly that “gun violence in the City of Birmingham is a public health crisis.” Woodfin made his statement as he unveiled the City of...
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First Ladies Health Initiative featured on journal cover
By The Chicago Crusader We’ve heard the numbers. The statistics are alarming. African American and Latino communities suffer from a higher prevalence of preventable, systemic illnesses such as...
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Florida A&M University Plays Key Role in Medical Marijuana Research
By Carma Henry Florida A&M University (FAMU) has a unique opportunity to educate Floridians about medical marijuana and its use as an alternative health remedy. In 2016, the Florida Medical...
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COMMENTARY: America and Drug Addiction In Our Community
By Barney Blakeney For the past few years I’ve had mixed emotions about the response our society is making in the wake of the opioid epidemic. I’d be less than honest if I said I don’t have some...
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OPINION: Let’s Clamp Down on Tobacco and Vaping Product Access for Young People
By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor Nearly half a million people die every year from complications from smoking. About a tenth of them never put a cigarette to their lips – they die from...
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COMMENTARY: 8 tips for visiting the sick
By Juliet Mitchell “When… I was sick… you visited me.” Matthew 25:36 It’s not a happy subject to discuss, but it’s inevitable that human bodies will experience sickness, disease or break down. Since...
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Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Support for Alzheimer’s
By Ana Martinez–Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers recently released his proposed budget. As the new governor, Evers’ budget included several proposals, which aim to change the lives of Wisconsin residents...
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Military Times: Bankrupt vets can lose their disability benefits. This new...
By Joshua Axelrod Two senators just introduced a bill designed to shield veterans’ disability benefits from debt collectors. When a disabled vet declares bankruptcy currently, the law allows debtors to...
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Six tips for staying healthy in a world of germs
By Dr. Charles Crutchfield III MD Dr. Crutchfield, it seems like everyone at work is sick. What can I do to protect myself from getting sick at work? Here are some tips on protecting your health in the...
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