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Tapestry 360 Health Hosts Workshop Bridging Women’s History Month and Cancer Awareness

Tapestry 360 Health hosted a workshop highlight the importance of cancer screenings for women (Photo: Annie Tarricone). By Rashad Alexander The month of March is Women's...

Menthol Killed a Generation of Black Smokers. It’s Still Not Banned

This story was originally published on Word In Black. By Jennifer Porter Gore Ethan B. had his first cigarette at age 10. Eight years later, after...

Measles 2024: What to Know About the Outbreak

The U.S. is reporting more cases than in past years. Experts say travel and low vaccination rates are reasons why. By Alexa Spencer The United States...

Chicago Battles Measles Outbreak With 2 Confirmed Cases Being CPS Students

The city is fighting against a potential measles outbreak.  On Wednesday (March 13), the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed 10 measles cases in Chicago,...

Coverage for Obesity Care is Only Fair

(NewsUSA) - Obesity is an increasingly significant health problem in the United States, especially for women. The disease affects 1 in 3 American women,...

Black History Month: Honoring Our Victories and Continuing Our Fight

As we come to the close of Black History Month, we have celebrated our history, our culture and our triumphs. I love the movies,...

Black Women Are Murdered 6 Times More Than White Women

Photo by South_agency via Getty Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto by Alexa Spencer Black women are, on average, six times more likely to be murdered than white women, according to a...

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Host Webinar on Crucial Gene

Learn Why African Americans Should Understand APOL1 and its Impact on Kidney Disease The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois wants to educate the public about...

Your Pharmacist is Ready to Help, Just Ask

(NewsUSA) - Over-the-counter medicines provide quick and affordable access to the safe and effective, everyday options we need to take care of ourselves when...

Heart Month 2024: Professional Football Player Tackles Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke with Help from Cardiac Monitoring

(NewsUSA) - For professional athletes, being at your physical best and pushing your body to its limits is often what it takes to achieve...
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