Black men and prostate cancer: OJ’s death reminds us to seek help early
April 19, 2024Last week, the world was taken aback by news that former football great O.J. Simpson had died of prostate cancer at age 76. In January, eye-opening news that Dexter Scott King, one of late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s children, also died of prostate cancer at age 62. And in March, acclaimed […]
Be cautious with over-the-counter skin medications
April 12, 2024It is now quite common for people to have outpatient medical procedures. These procedures are often conducted to enhance the body in some way. They may include a large number of cosmetic procedures such as microdermabrasion or other procedures to rejuvenate the skin, thus resulting in a younger appearance. Laser Hair removal is another cosmetic […]
Warning: Solar eclipse may be dangerous
March 29, 2024One of the big news events in the celestial world is almost upon us. On April 8, there will be a total eclipse of the sun by the earth. It is often a once in a lifetime event and if this is your cup of tea, you have been preparing for it for a while. […]
Culture and Food ‘Mix It Up’ at the African American Atelier
March 1, 2024In a vibrant celebration of history and flavors, The City of Greensboro’s Ad-hoc Committee on African American Disparity (ACAAD) honored Black History Month with a free community mixer on February 22 at the African American Atelier, located in the Cultural Arts Center. Themed ‘Taste the Diaspora GSO,’ this event sought to connect guests with ACAAD […]
Dance yourself to good health
February 23, 2024The excitement of 2024 and the promises you have made to yourself to get into better shape have not quite materialized. You still have hopes of getting your body into the shape you want because you know how important it is to your general health. Who would not want to have better blood pressure readings […]
Have a Happy Holiday Season
December 22, 2023During the holiday season, many people desire to be close to home and to the people who mean the most to them. The holidays come packed with emotions and expectations. There are so many expectations as to what the perfect holiday should be, however, is perfection really what you should be striving for? The holidays […]
New breakthrough drug to treat Sickle Cell Anemia
December 16, 2023As the holidays are upon us, it is indeed wonderful to report some truly good news about new medical treatments. This is a rare event. Many of you have friends, relatives or know of people who suffer from Sickle Cell Anemia. Today there is a new effective treatment to abate the symptoms of the disease. […]
Cold can be a killer, be prepared
December 1, 2023As if we could forget the date on the calendar, the North wind reminds us of cold weather and the need to bundle up in warm clothing and take good care of ourselves. Each year, hundreds of people die due to exposure to the weather. The homeless population is quite often our most vulnerable population […]
Take your medications
November 17, 2023One of the simplest and yet complicated acts of taking care of yourself is to take your medication on time as the directions dictate. Making sure your medication is taken every day and at the appropriate time can be a chore. Even if a person is able-bodied and cognizant of their whereabouts, taking medications appropriately […]
Take care of your health, especially during the winter months
November 3, 2023As we march boldly into winter, that time of the year when we are a little more careful about our health, going that extra mile to care for ourselves is very important. One of our first lines of defense, as we go into this season of respiratory infections, is the simple step of making sure […]
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