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Colon cancer is evolving. Once seen primarily as a disease affecting older adults, recent trends show that it now strikes younger individuals and often at more advanced stages. With early detection playing a crucial role in improving outcomes, patients must have informed discussions with their healthcare providers. Quick Facts: The Current Burden of Colon Cancer […]

First, it was no red meat or pork, but fish and fowl were okay. Then came no meat at all, followed by no eggs or dairy.  And now, raw food is enjoying a more restrictive but questionably supreme status as the latest and greatest diet. Does switching to raw foods mean you’ll only be able

Getting back in the dating pool can be a bit much for anyone–you have to think about your safety, how safe or promiscious are they, what are their intentions, and especially how is your health going to be affected if and when you decided to become intimate? These concerns are even multiplied when you become

Imagine a hidden danger lurking in your blood, silently increasing your risk of heart attack and stroke. For millions of people, this danger is real, and it’s called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Now, a promising new drug, lepodisiran, developed by Eli Lilly, is showing remarkable potential in tackling this little-known risk factor. Lp(a) is a complex particle

For some, Black hair is an expression of identity and culture. It’s a representation of history and carries a deep emotional significance. Even though Black hair is a symbol of empowerment, resistance, and celebration, it has also been used as a tool of oppression. Historically, for some, Black hair has carried a profound symbolism. Different

By American Heart Association News, American Heart Association News The Tribune Content Agency People with a complex heart, kidney and metabolic-related condition who got better quality sleep were less likely to have an advanced stage of the illness than those getting poor sleep, according to a new study. The investigation looked at the link between

Kidney failure, known in medical circles as end-stage renal disease (ESRD), casts a heavy shadow over Black folks in the United States. Nearly 35 percent of those grappling with this condition are Black, even though they make up just 13 percent of the population. It’s a stark reminder of how uneven health burdens can be, and

Studies show that certain foods can help prevent or minimize common asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Likewise, there are foods that can trigger these symptoms or make them worst. RELATED: Best Foods That Trigger Asthma Symptoms Here are 11 Best & Worst foods for asthma sufferer: 1. Apples – Best

You don’t need a PhD in physiology to know that stress can be hard on the stomach. We’ve all done our own experiments on the subject, intentionally or not. Black people, in particular, tend to be more stressed due to the several stress factors they may have to deal with on a daily basis (occupation,

What’s the best way to tone every angle of your stomach, including your obliques? Looking for the best exercises to lose belly fat? Look no further! One of the best exercises you can do is called… a plank. What is a plank? Quite simply, it’s an isometric exercise for the abs, meaning you hold a