Health

Glaucoma poses a significant threat to eyesight if left undetected and untreated. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, approximately 10% of the general U.S. population is affected by this genetically influenced condition, with a higher […]

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Lindiwe Vilakazi | Washington Informer | Contrary to the common biases of people with chronic obesity, Dr. Fatima Stanford, an obesity medicine physician scientist and staunch supporter of the Obesity Bill […]

Advanced primary care centers provide personalized, high-touch model to help aging adults – JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 31, 2024) – Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurance provider, and Sanitas Medical Center (Sanitas) have opened an innovative primary care health center […]

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, […]

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 […]

– 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]