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Why Black Women Need to be Screened for Cervical Cancer

January 26, 2024 admin 0

While all women can develop cervical cancer, non-Hispanic Black women are more likely to be diagnosed and die of cervical cancer, compared to white women in the U.S. This disparity is not due to genetic differences among white, […]

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Monthly Symposium Prepares and Educates on Alzheimers and Dementia

January 25, 2024 admin 0

More than 100 seniors recently attended the first of the year monthly ‘Pathways 2 Brain Health Expo,’ workshop series held inside Bethel Baptist Church in downtown Duval. The engaging session addressed key aspects of brain […]

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Mayo Clinic Transplant Programs Achieve Record Volumes in 2023

January 12, 2024 admin 0

In addition to celebrating 60 years as a leader in organ transplant practice, Mayo Clinic is also celebrating a record year in the number of transplants performed. Mayo Clinic, as the largest integrated transplant center […]

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Survey Shows Only Half of Florida Residents Understand How to Buy Insurance, Economic Concerns Persist

January 11, 2024 admin 0

– Access, costs and variety of plans remain top drivers for health plan consumers – – Individual Marketplace Open Enrollment Period ends Jan. 16, 2024 – JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (January 11, 2024) – In Florida, the state […]

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300-Pound Weight Loss All Started With ‘The Walmart Diet’

January 9, 2024 admin 0

When most people think about weight loss, they don’t think about Walmart. But what if we told you that one man began his journey to lose over 300 pounds with what some are calling the Walmart […]

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5 Drinks That Are Making You Fat Right Now

January 5, 2024 admin 0

via www.blackdoctor.org  – Think you’re losing weight just by eating right? Think again! If you’re at risk of obesity because of your genes, you may also be more at risk for weight gain from sugary […]

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‘EYE CARE’ FOR YOU

January 4, 2024 admin 0

By Savannah Tribune | December is almost over. As you look back over 2023, reflect not only on what you did to help take care of others, but what you did to take care of yourself. For many […]

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Cannabis and CBD Could Help Relieve Alzheimer’s Symptoms

January 3, 2024 admin 0

By madisonjim@aol.com | Is it conceivable that marijuana, a sub-stance known for its potential to induce memory loss and impaired cognitive abilities, might provide benefits for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and various forms of dementia? […]

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Time is Running Out to Enroll in a 2024 Health Plan 

January 2, 2024 admin 0

The holidays and end of the year are busy times, so it’s easy to understand why some people might delay selecting a health insurance plan. But time is running out to enroll in 2024 health […]

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Mayo Clinic Gifts $5 Million to Sulzbacher Center to Address Critical Community Healthcare Needs

December 20, 2023 admin 0

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ― Mayo Clinic in Florida has donated $5 million to the I.M. Sulzbacher Center and will become the “Healthcare Partner” of the nonprofit’s Enterprise Village, a new multibuilding expansion in Northwest Jacksonville, which will provide resources to people and […]

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