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Trump wants to change Medicaid funding; could his ideas work?

President Trump and other GOP leaders not only want to repeal the ACA but also to change Medicaid’s funding mechanism to something called block grants. Trump believes the change will save the federal government billions of dollars, and that could be true.

Loveisrespect Recognizes Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Activities aimed at raising awareness to be rolled out as the leading national youth empowerment

Is Raw Food Healthier Than Cooked Food?

Cooking food can improve its taste, but it also changes the nutritional content. Interestingly, some vitamins

Black Smokers Vs. White Smokers — Who is More Likely to Get Diabetes?

The risk of diabetes is 77 percent higher among African Americans than among non-Hispanic white Americans,

Fasting and Juicing: Hit the reset button and go healthy

One way to do that is to try a fast. “You can lose at least a

End-of-life Care: A Hallmark of Patient-Centered Care

One thing the national election did not change: as the nation’s 75 million baby boomers retire,

Healthy Foundations empowers students to build positive relationships

DALLAS — To educate students on how to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships, Mary Kay Inc., loveisrespect

Jennifer King, hairstylist creates Snap Weave hair extension system

Snap Weave allows women to create a full hairstyle of any length or texture in minutes

Wilmington: Join the Movement at the Local Food Conference

Wilmington, NC – The 7th annual Local Food Conference, presented by Feast Down East, will take

Why is it so hard to close the racial health gap in the US?

The racial health gap in the United States is well-documented. The gap starts with the infant

Does a healthy diet have to come at a hefty price?

Imagine you’re in the aisle of your favorite grocery store, bombarded with hundreds of the latest

African Americans and Deadly Diabetes — 6 Symptoms That Should Never Be Ignored!

More than 29 million people in the U.S., or 9.3 percent of the population, have diabetes.

How Arts and Crafts Can Help Heal Veterans in Your Community

When people hear there might be a bomb nearby, most will try to get as far

A Different Way to Increase Your Protein Intake Without Meat

Protein is an essential part of any diet, particularly for those who are physically active. And

Lethal Bugs: It Can Kill You in 24 Hours

There is one condition that kills so quickly, you can be dead within 24 hours if

How to Know When Holiday Drinking Is Hurting Your Brain

For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends

Interactive Body Map: What Really Gives You Cancer?

There’s abundant advice out there on what you should or shouldn’t eat, drink, swallow, or stand

The Real Reason Why Black Babies Die Twice As Often As White Babies

The Centers For Disease Control reports that African-American women and their babies are at a higher

New Cancer Treatments: Scientists Have Programmed Bacteria to Kill Cancer

Scientists are successfully experimenting with a creative approach to treat cancer by genetically programming bacteria to

Here’s Why We Should Research Alternative Therapies

Acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicines, massage, and other therapies known collectively as complementary and alternative medicine, are

Exercise Can Improve Cancer Recovery and Reduce Healthcare Costs

One in every two males and one in every three females in Australia will be diagnosed

Despite Progress, Colorectal Cancer Claims Thousands of Black Lives

Few diseases cause as much pain and suffering as cancer. While survivors, activists, policymakers and healthcare

Why Woman-bashing Is a Serious Health Threat

Polls indicate that one demographic slice instrumental in electing Donald Trump was white women. Indeed, 53

Why Repealing Obamacare May Not Be as Easy as Trump Thinks

Candidate Trump repeatedly called for repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act during the campaign, but

Researchers Say Eating Like This Can Starve Cancer Cells Out of Your Body

Many of us are familiar with and fully appreciate the value of a low-carb, high-quality high-fat

Six Miracle Drugs Big Pharma Now Regrets

With big pharma, first they promote it, then they discover the risks. Are you depressed? It

The Domestic Violence Crisis by Mobilizing the Public and Private Sectors

THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS: Mobilizing the Public and Private Sectors Presented jointly with The Huffington

Millennial Parents: Five Tips to Make Caring for Babies and Toddlers Easier

Caring for a baby or toddler is not easy, but today’s millennial parents have more options

Inner Beauty: How Women’s Concepts of Beauty are Changing

(StatePoint) The modern age has expanded the scope of what Americans consider Inner Beauty, while at the

NYC Mompreneur is Red Hot With Her New Black Haircare Line Called “Dope Hair”

Iasia Smith, a New York City-based Master Hair Stylist with more than 11 years dedicated

Can Healthy Habits Contribute to Financial Security?

Healthy Habits When it comes to feelings about finances, working Americans are practically split down the

How the American online sex trade continues to thrive

Today online sex trade is growing, but America has always had an underground sex trade, and for decades

Black Americans may be more resilient to stress than white Americans

Resilient to stress: Resilient to Stress: White Americans live on average 3.6 years longer than black Americans.

Why you shouldn’t want to always be happy

In the 1990s, a psychologist named Martin Seligman led the positive psychology movement, which placed the

Overcoming ADHD: How to Discipline a Child

Overcoming ADHD: The symptoms associated with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder can put even the best parenting skills to

Professional Development Series to Examine Zika, Cancer Disparities

WASHINGTON— The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) will present the Professional Development Series in cooperation

Combating Negative Stereotypes About Hair

Mothers across all cultures may worry about negative stereotypes about their child’s appearance. But for African-American mothers,

Taking a Closer Look at Black Mental Health

Good physical and mental health help drive success and enjoyment in our lives. But when it

Human Happiness and Health: How Twitter Gives Scientists a Window

Twitter is an invaluable source of data for researchers and scientists – like myself – who want

From ‘Crack Baby’ to Mentor, Shawn Blanchard Defies Odds

(NNPA) – The term crack baby emerged into the social consciousness in the 80’s and 90’s

Spiritually Speaking: Faith Is a Verb

Scripture says you should live your life in such a way that those around you can

The Black Church and the Response to HIV/AIDS: Where Faith Meets Advocacy

It’s no secret that HIV/AIDS advocates and the Black church have not always seen eye to

Health Benefits: Mushrooms

Even with its many nutritive values, only 18.5 percent of survey respondents said they knew the

Body-Mind Meditation Can Boost Attention, Health, Lower Stress

Meditation has long been promoted as a way to feel more at peace. But research from

New Report Shows 750,000 People With Disabilities Behind Bars

As the White House and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle consider criminal justice reform,

Worried About Alzheimer’s? These Tips Can Help Keep Your Brain Healthy

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening, yet least understood ailments we face as human

Angela Bassett’s New Skin Care Line

Actress Angela Bassett has partnered with Dr. Barbara Sturm, her friend and a well-known skincare expert,

Ask Alma: My Messy Co-Worker Has No Home Training

Dear Alma, I work in a small accounting office of 16 people. We sit in cubicles very

Go Somewhere New: Reasons Why Travel Is Good for Your Soul

Visit NomadicMatt for the latest and greatest travel blog. Click here to go to the blog

African American and Latino Digital Innovators

(NNPA) That seems glib. But truth comes best in a simple package. The digital divide is real.

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