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Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?

Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health tonic for thousands of years. Research shows it has many health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels. But can adding apple cider vinegar to your diet also help you lose

Cutting Refined Sugar’s Umbilical Cord

Once upon a time, sugar was mostly relegated to desserts. But now, excessive amounts can be found in our everyday foods and beverages, and it’s taking a toll, according to recently published studies. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer

Why Humans Have an Innate Desire to Get High?

It’s easy to explain the appeal of drugs like heroin and cocaine, which directly stimulate the brain’s reward centers. What’s less easy to explain is the appeal of psychedelic drugs such as LSD and psilocybin that produce altered states of

Why It’s Important to Carve Your Own Identity

(StatePoint) As a society, we sometimes tend to put people in boxes and narrow an individual’s character to a single label — especially if he or she is different from us. While accepting the labels people apply to us seems

Georgia Teens Redesign Mobile App to Grade Quality of Police Services

The teenage trio from Georgia, Ima, Asha and Caleb Christian relaunched their FiveO police rating app using the $22,000 first place award from the 2015 Hiil Innovating Justice Challenge at The Hague, Netherlands. The FiveO [NxtGen] app helps to build

Cancer Diagnosis? What You Need to Know

What Now? When you have a cancer diagnosis, it is normal to feel frightened, sad and worried. People who have had cancer often talk about experiencing three feelings: loss of control, unwanted aloneness and loss of hope. Here you’ll find

Emotional Eating Is a Habit That Can Start in Childhood

Food can be an extremely effective tool for calming young children. If they are bored on a long car journey, or fed up with being in the pushchair, many parents use snack foods to distract them for a little longer.

Congregations Striving for Racial and Ethnic Diversity May Shrink, Baylor University Study Finds

WACO, Texas – Congregations attempting to boost their racial and ethnic diversity may end up with fewer people in the seats, according to a Baylor University study. The findings, published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, are

Afeni Shakur, Mother of Tupac Shakur, Dies at Age 69

On May 2, 2016, police and paramedics responded to a report of possible cardiac arrest at Shakur’s home in Sausalito, California. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. A former Black Panther activist and reformed

Heritage Box Collaborates with Afrikan Gems on Afro-Centric Gift Boxes for Mother’s Day

Heritage Box is partnering with newly launched company, Afrikan Gems, to offer authentic afro-centric Queen Edition gift box sets in honor of Mother’s Day. Heritage Box is a subscription box service created to provide children of African heritage with engaging

Wellness Coach Offering Free Consultations to Help Women Get Naturopathic Answers to Health Questions Concerns

According to several studies and reports, African Americans continue to suffer the most from obesity and other obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Even worse, many African Americans do not go for regular check-ups with their family

79-Year Old Personal Trainer and Competitive Bodybuilder’s New Book

Ernestine Shepherd, “The Guinness Book of World Records’ Oldest Female Body Builder”, is a health and fitness evangelist who believes it is never too late to become physically fit, and wants to take that message to a larger audience with

Women Who Are Cheated on ‘Win’ in the Long Run; New Women ‘Lose’

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Women who lose their unfaithful mate to another woman actually win in the long run, according to new research from Binghamton University. “Our thesis is that the woman who ‘loses’ her mate to another woman will go

Incredibly Sexist Ads Big Pharma Used to Peddle Pills to Women

In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) boasted slick, “Mad Men”–style ads in which women clearly “knew their place” and stayed in it. Ads about the pathos of aging wives and mothers losing

Research Explores Effectiveness of Male Support Groups

Dr Esmée Hanna, Research Assistant in the Centre for Men’s Health at Leeds Beckett, will discuss her current research into the value of group-based support for young fathers; and Steven Markham, a Researcher for the Centre for Men’s Health, will

Over 10,000 Families Set Free From Drug Abuse

Drug addiction continues to impact every segment of American society. Twenty-three million Americans are currently addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs. Only one in 10 of them (2.6 million) receives the treatment they need. The result: a treatment gap of

Churches Go Green, Save Green, Clean God’s Green Earth

The biggest challenge at the Reverend Dr. Earl D. Trent, Jr.’s historic black church is raising enough money to do the Lord’s work. Trent, pastor of Washington, D.C.’s Florida Avenue Baptist Church, was grappling with that very issue five years

Immigrant New Yorkers Face Unexpected Challenges to Health and Wellbeing

New York – A new report based on in-person interviews and surveys conducted by The New York Academy of Medicine provides insights into what immigrants—nearly 30 percent of the city’s population—in New York City see as barriers to improved

‘The Good Death: An Exploration of Dying in America’

A series of cases surrounding the shifting definition of death were brought before the public in the 1970s, including that of Karen Ann Quinlan. Quinlan was twenty-one when she collapsed after drinking alcohol and taking Valium. She had been unconscious

March is National Nutrition Month: Develop Better Eating Habits

(StatePoint) Have your healthy New Year’s habits already begun to fade? Recharge your resolutions in March during National Nutrition Month and remember the importance of developing and following sound eating habits. The 2016 National Nutrition Month theme, “Savor the Flavor

African American Resident Lands Top Breast Cancer Fellowship

Charleston, S.C. – As Vivian Jolley Bea, M.D., finishes her surgical residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and learns she is accepted into M.D. Anderson’s breast surgical oncology fellowship, she marvels at how this feat – being accepted

Natural Sugar May Treat Fatty Liver Disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition closely linked to obesity, affects roughly 25 percent of people in the U.S. There is no drug treatment for the disease, although weight loss can reduce the buildup of fat in the liver. Now,

Black-Owned Company Announces New Innovative Products for Moms and More

New York – Snipple started as a concept for a product to help moms looking for a way to breastfeed by making a device that aides the process whether the mothers concern is irritation, latching issues, teething, nursing twins, monitoring

Homeownership a ‘Dream Deferred’ for Millennial Generation

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. –For previous generations of Americans, homeownership was seen as one of the final rites of passage into adulthood and financial independence. Despite the Great Recession and the subsequent housing crash, more than 85 percent of the millennial generation

Persistent ADHD Associated With Overly Critical Parents

WASHINGTON – For many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms appear to decrease as they age, but for some they do not and one reason may be persistent parental criticism, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Gaps in Teacher Effectiveness Hurt Young Minority Students

(NNPA) Minority and low-income students are less likely to have consistent access to effective teachers between preschool and the third grade than students from high-income households, according to a new report by the Center for American Progress (CAP), a Washington,

African-Americans and the ACA: Much Accomplished, More to Do

(NNPA) The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised to improve the delivery of healthcare services in America–especially for historically disadvantaged communities that suffer high rates of chronic illness. The ACA has begun to deliver on that promise, but

Silivea Johnson’s Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication

Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication, created and produced by host Silivea Johnson, strives to provide it’s listeners with the very best and latest in Gospel music news and Artist musical trends. Out Of Bondage Music Syndication features a variety

Why You Should Never Use the Term ‘the Mentally Ill’

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Even subtle differences in how you refer to people with mental illness can affect levels of tolerance, a new study has found. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that participants showed less tolerance toward people who were

Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication Show

California Medical Board Accused of Illegally Targeting Black Doctors

Physician Assistant Billy Earley says that the state Medical Board is wrongfully targeting and discriminating against African-American doctors. Corona, Calif. — Billy Earley is a Physician Assistant with over 18 years of experience. He speaks 3 languages and is an

Retirement Landscape: What to Know Now

(StatePoint) Previous generations of Americans were able to achieve retirement with confidence, knowing that they could count on a steady stream of income from what is often referred to as the “three-legged stool” of company pensions, social security and personal savings. Today,

Police Shootings of Black Males: A Public Health Problem

ST. LOUIS – A Saint Louis University public health researcher is proposing immediate, concrete steps to stem police shootings of black males. Keon Gilbert, DrPH, assistant professor of behavioral science and health education at Saint Louis University’s College for Public

Diabetes Treatment for Communities of Color

(NNPA) Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the rate of new cases of diabetes treatment in the United States declined by about 20 percent from 2008 to 2014. This represents the first sustained decrease in diagnosis

Tips to Overcome Life’s Obstacles

(StatePoint) Sometimes it can seem impossible to surmount life’s obstacles, particularly if you have been dealt more than your fair share. But you can often draw on the strength of others for inspiration and helpful advice, especially those who have

Hospital Choices Matter for Procedures or Surgeries

(StatePoint) Many patients become overwhelmed when they learn they need to have a procedure or surgery, and make quick decisions based on convenience. But before quickly settling for the nearest hospital, there are a few important things patients should consider.

Teaching Kids to Trust their Own Instincts

During the course of their day, kids hear the word “No” all the time. And while some of those “Nos” are a necessary part of teaching kids to be safe, the overall message can be one that stifles courage, creativity

Diabetes Prevention Program Launched at the University of Maryland

(NNPA) – For what is known, the numbers are staggering. In statistics revealed last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29.1 million individuals in the United States have diabetes. That’s 9.3 percent of the country’s population, and

Brittany Foote’s Story: Domestic Violence Ends in Murder

(NNPA) – Sixteen-year-old Brittany, full of life with a beautiful smile, was a friend of Tyisha Waters. Brittany was murdered this year, her body never found. Early on, Brittany found herself in a violent relationship, one she would come to

Innovative Health Program Reduces Depression, Unhealthy Weights in Teens

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An innovative high school health program helped students maintain healthier weights and even alleviated severe depression for a full year after the program ended. Researchers found that 12 months after completing the COPE Healthy Lifestyles TEEN Program,

Tips for Choosing and Using Your 2016 Medicare Health Plan

(StatePoint) It’s that time of year again: The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) begins October 15 and runs through December 7. Medicare is a critical source of health care for millions of Americans, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Struggle Against HIV Loses Hero

The world lost a hero, the HIV community lost a leader, the Black HIV community lost a giant and many of us lost a mentor, a father figure and a friend with the passing of Dr. Beny Primm. I don’t

Philanthropic Roundtable on Native American Nutrition Deemed “Historic, Breakthrough Moment”

Minneapolis, Minn. – The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) convened representatives from 41 national philanthropic organizations last week in Minneapolis. Participants focused on the grave problem of Native American nutritional health and agreed on

Maryland Man Recounts Prostate Cancer Shocker

Euvon Jones had always been used to working hard, overseeing his successful business for hours each day before heading to the gym to keep his muscles toned and his abs ripped. At 59, Jones bragged to his children and those

Identifying and Relating to True Friends

Some of you are aware that I have a book coming out which is a compilation of many of these columns. I came across this one and it still has quite an impact on me. Hopefully, it will again for

Partnership to Transform Health Outcomes in Local Communities

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s EmPowered To Serve and Go Red For Women movements and Delta Sigma Theta today announced a national partnership that will combine the best-in-class outreach strategies to transform health outcomes in local communities. Together, the

Long-Term Care Planning

With about 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day, many families are making decisions about elder care. Due to the complexity and importance of these decisions, elder-care planning should include working with financial and estate-planning professionals who are experts at protecting

Rumor Has It, They Knew You When

I’m not sure whether or not I’ve talked about my faith walk from the point of view of those individuals who have tracked my progress from the beginning until now. They seem to have fallen into two quite different categories.

Divorcing Drugs and Violence Is Key to Saving U.S. Drug Policy

As Congress continues discussions on major criminal justice reforms —including changes to mandatory minimum sentences involving nonviolent drug offenders through the Smarter Sentencing Act —research by a University of Utah law professor is serving as a tool to guide the

Journey to Israel Changes NFL Hall of Famer’s Life

For Chris Doleman, the NFL Hall of Fame is nothing compared to being baptized in the River Jordan. The former Minnesota Viking and 18 other NFL Hall of Famers toured Israel with Ron Dermer, that nation’s ambassador to Washington, David

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