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Study: Black Children with Autism Receive Delayed Diagnosis

September 10, 2020 admin 0

Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D.  Neuroscience in Translation – Research suggests that black children are diagnosed later than their white peers. Data from the Autism and Developmental Monitoring (ADDM) Network provides useful information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across […]

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National Health Aging Month Shines Light on America’s Seniors

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 By Stacy M. Brown  – September 9, 2020 – Experts believe the number of older adults in the U.S. will reach nearly 71 million by 2030.And according to data compiled by AARP, this expanding older adult […]

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Seven Podcasts for Women to Restore the Peace while on Vacation

September 1, 2020 admin 0

By Joy Nealey  – Vacations are a time of peace and relaxation. It is a time to step away from your normal day-to-day schedules and instead take time for yourself to restore your peace. Ladies, as […]

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Florida Announces Ban on Nursing Home Visits Will Be Lifted

September 1, 2020 admin 0

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes that has cut off vulnerable seniors from family since mid-March over fears of spreading […]

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Research Advocates Participate in Cancer Research Study Creating Blueprint for Urban Core Education

August 28, 2020 admin 0

From May 2020 to July 2020, The University of Florida CaRE2 Citizen Scientist Training Program was held via virtual zoom meetings, discussions and presentations.  The purpose of the CaRE2 Cancer Citizen Scientist Advocacy Training program is […]

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Pharmacy Board Moves Forward On Forward Practice

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Christine Sexton -August 26, 2020 – TALLAHASSEE — Members of the state pharmacy board agreed Wednesday to remove heart failure from a list of chronic conditions that pharmacists would be authorized to treat in collaboration […]

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Losing Your Hair? One of These Prescription Meds Could Be the Reason

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By Javacia Harris Bowser – Drug-induced hair loss can be reversed. If you’re taking pills for pain, depression, glaucoma or for one of many other conditions, it’s worth a talk with your doctor. It may not […]

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Debate Continues Over Expanded Role For Pharmacists

August 25, 2020 admin 0

TALLAHASSEE -By Christine Sexton – Florida pharmacists and physicians continue to wrangle about medical treatment patients will be able to receive at pharmacies. After nearly three hours of discussion Monday, members of the Florida Board […]

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Family of Star Trek Icon Nichelle Nichols Launches GoFundMe to Offset Legal Fees Associated With Elder Abuse Lawsuit

August 24, 2020 admin 0

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton – Actress Nichelle Nichols, who is best known for playing Lt. Uhuru in the original Star Trek series in the 1960s, is engaged in a legal battle against her manager, […]

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LEAP Warns Potential Menthol Ban Would Increase Police Interaction with Black Community

August 24, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – “There is truth to the fact that lives will be saved because of the number of African Americans who smoke menthol cigarettes, […]

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