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8 Foods that Are Fantastic for Lowering Blood Sugar

Time and time again, research shows that Black folks with diabetes are both more likely to be diagnosed and more likely to die from the condition. While the exact reasons are debated, many experts point to factors such as genetics, socioeconomics, and healthcare disparities. However, that doesn’t mean that people with diabetes can’t take control […]

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Is ED Hiding a Bigger Health Risk? What Black Men Need to Know

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is significantly underreported in the United States, and this trend is even more pronounced in the Black community. While about 70 percent of ED cases go unreported nationwide, cultural factors and historical mistrust of the healthcare system exacerbate this statistic for Black men, leading to delayed or avoided treatment. Understanding these barriers

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Miami-Dade mayor issues veto on fluoride. Will commissioners override it?

Miami-Dade County By Douglas Hanks Miami-Dade’s mayor on Friday vetoed legislation that would strip fluoride from county drinking water, setting up a showdown override vote by county commissioners over a public health practice that began in the 1950s. Citing recommendations from doctors, dentists and national medical groups, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said fluoridated water is needed

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Alzheimer’s vs. Other Dementias: What’s the Difference?

Imagine struggling to remember your loved ones, the places you’ve been or even your own name. The haunting reality of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is a terrifying prospect for many individuals and their families. Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, gradually erodes memory, thinking and behavior, reaching a point where it hinders the simplest daily

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Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms: What Everyone Should Know

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often thought of as a disease that only impacts movement, but Parkinson’s affects many systems in the body. Parkinson’s symptoms are different from person to person and usually develop slowly over time. Research findings are varied as to whether Black and African Americans with PD experience a different rate of progression or

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Black Men Aren’t Superman: Health Screenings For Black Men at Any Age

New research has suggested that many Black men may not visit their doctor or partake in a health screening because they find the interaction stressful and don’t feel physicians give them enough useful information on how to make recommended lifestyle changes. The findings from a recent study stem from a series of focus groups with

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