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Fruits, Veggies, and Faith: The Daniel Fast Explained

January 19, 2026 Staff 0

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware (The Amsterdam News) The beginning of the year is prime time for thoughtful people to engage in introspection, prayer, and meditation — seeking clarity for the journey ahead. For people of […]

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Does Red Meat Cause Cancer? 5 Facts You Should Know

January 6, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Does eating red meat increase the risk of dying from heart disease or cancer? It’s a question that keeps coming up, fueled by research and high-profile campaigns by advocacy groups on both sides of the […]

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Don’t Miss Out! Time is Running Out to get Health Insurance For Many, January 15 is the Last Chance to Get Health Insurance for 2026

January 2, 2026 Lynnfaye 0

Many individuals and families missed the initial enrollment window for Health Insurance Marketplace plans for 2026. Don’t worry — if you act quickly, you can still get coverage for 2026. Anyone who enrolls by January […]

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New Therapies for Advanced Shoulder Issues

December 4, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Shoulder pain, weakness and loss of range of motion can keep you from the activities you need and love to do, whether it’s lifting boxes on the job, putting away dishes in the kitchen or […]

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Trump’s War on Obamacare Continues as GOP Kills Subsidies

November 25, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent | BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Republican power in this country has chosen cruelty as policy. It is not an accident. It is not a mistake. […]

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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Supports National Diabetes Awareness Month with Free A1c Testing for Donors

November 11, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Complimentary testing empowers communities to understand their diabetes risk through blood donation | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – November 5, 2025 – In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers continues its commitment to community health by offering […]

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Mayo Clinic’s Transplant Center in Florida Performs 10,000th Transplant

November 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

On October 29, the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic in Florida performed its 10,000th transplant since the program launched in 1998. The milestone is a reflection of the lives transformed through the gift of organ […]

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Too Much Animal Protein Causes High Blood Pressure, Prostate Cancer, Heart Disease, And More, And Increases The Need For Expensive Medical Treatment

November 7, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

John-Michael Lawrence |  Medical research shows that a plant-based diet reduces the need for medication, reduces the need for health care, and helps to prevent chronic ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood ailments, […]

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5 Surgeries Black People Should Avoid

October 24, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Since 2005, more than 1,000 doctors have made payments to settle or close malpractice claims in surgical cases that involved allegations of unnecessary or inappropriate procedures, according to a USA TODAY analysis of the U.S. government’s National […]

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Radiation Therapy for Patients with Breast Cancer

October 23, 2025 Lynnfaye 0

Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura Vallow, chair of the […]

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