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Ford is honoring Black Business Month by highlighting those within the culinary space and their inspiring contributions to the community. This month is all about...

Hip hop artists, from top left, clockwise, DMX, Lexii Alijai, Prince Markie Dee and Trugoy the Dove have all passed away within the past...

Part 2 on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Caused by Violence and Racism   In last week’s Defender, we looked at the impact Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may have...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of available U.S. jobs rose in October to the second-highest level in 14 years, and companies kept hiring at...

The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for over-eating and weight...

Much like the precarious line between thinking carefully about food and obsessing over it, exercise is also a highly beneficial component of a healthy...

Want to lose weight? It’s simple: adopt a no-diet plan. As many as 70 to 90 percent of those who lose weight, gain...

What are the top hot weather safety tips? During a heat wave, there are certain things you need to do to stay safe, healthy and avoid life-threatening medical emergencies, including heat stroke. Here are some of the top precautions that everyone should take…even healthy people: ...

  What are some unhealthy “healthy” snacks that you probably eat every day? Experts say that snacking is very important. They also say that...