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ASK DR. KEVIN: An Unfamiliar, Rare Disease Associated with Heart Failure in African Americans

June 3, 2020 admin 0

By Dr. Kevin Williams, the Chief Medical Officer for Rare Disease at Pfizer – The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) […]

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Here Are Two Reasons Why COVID-19 Seems To Be Spreading More Slowly In Africa

May 27, 2020 admin 0

By Kelsey Marie – As May comes to a close and we enter June, it’s hard to accept the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. While cases aren’t spreading as rapidly as […]

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PRESS ROOM: The 18th U.S. Surgeon General and American Heart Association Board Member, Dr. Regina Benjamin joins National Newspaper Publishers Coronavirus Pandemic Task Force

May 14, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — BlackPressUSA – “I am honored to collaborate with the NNPA on behalf of the American Heart Association to share facts and insights to support the health news and resources shared directly with […]

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Mayo Clinic Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research Health & Wellness Updates

May 14, 2020 admin 0

The Mayo Clinic Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research (CHECER) believes that accurate information is an important factor to optimal health and wellness.  For the last 6 weeks, Mayo Clinic has been convening […]

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Physical and Health Education During COVID19

May 13, 2020 admin 0

By William Jackson, M.Ed. #myquesttoteach – There are times when parents wonder why Physical Education and Health Education are important. Online instruction on this massive scale is challenging parents, administrators and teachers are adapting to […]

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COVID-19 and The Risk for Kids and Adults Who Have Asthma – May is Asthma Awareness Month.

May 13, 2020 admin 0

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, many are concerned that having asthma means they are at increased risk for developing symptoms of the coronavirus if they are exposed. They also wonder if their symptoms […]

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Black Women in Nashville are Becoming Doulas to Combat Black Maternity and Infant Mortality

May 11, 2020 admin 0

by Lydia Blanco – Black women and their children in America are dying at alarming rates. Data and research over the last year have revealed that the medical needs of black women often go overlooked […]

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Over 200 Cuban Doctors Arrive In South Africa To Aid In The Fight Against COVID-19

May 4, 2020 admin 0

 By Kelsey Marie – This week, over 200 doctors traveled from Cuba to South Africa to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Arriving Monday, the doctors, specializing in infectious diseases and community health, were welcomed […]

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Lysol Warns Against Medical Use as Instructed by the President

April 28, 2020 Staff 0

A spokesperson for the cleaning product company said it had a responsibility to give accurate info to the public. By Lauren Egan, NBC News The manufacturer for Lysol, a disinfectant spray and cleaning product, issued […]

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14 Foods You Can Eat As Much of As You Want

April 27, 2020 admin 0

By Sarah Schmalbruch / ThisisInsider.com – While there’s no such thing as a zero-calorie food, there are foods you can enjoy freely without having to worry about packing on the pounds. According to nutritionist Dr. […]

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