health

Report: The long-term health effects of bullying

National Black HIV/AIDS Day 2014

Black youth twice as likely to suffer from asthma-related complications

Black youth who face frequent discrimination at higher risk for deadly illnesses, diseases

Study: Sleeping patterns of blacks unhealthy, worse than those of whites

Atlanta pastor found guilty of knowingly exposing others to HIV virus

James Avery autopsy reveals star had a series of medical problems

Doctors warn Congress of consequences of food stamp cuts

25% of teens meet U.S. health guidelines

Update: Lawyer for family of teen declared brain dead says she’s ‘improving’

Study: Black men who grew up in single parent homes have higher risk of hypertension

Researchers discover link between racism & infant mortality, learning disabilities

Jay Z turns 44 today, goes vegan

Study: Biologically speaking, black women age faster than white women

Nelson Madela remains ill, unable to speak

Woman plans to hand out fat letters in place of candy this Halloween

Study shows that poverty damages the brain

Lee Daniels Offends w/ ‘Welfare Clinic’ Comments; Issues Non-Apology

GOP Lawmaker Links Poverty w/ Too Much Fried Chicken and BBQ

Atlanta Teen Recieves Heart Transplant After Initially Being Denied Due to “History of Non-Compliance”

Brooklyn Family Says Dad Died of Heart Attack After NYPD Raid on Home

Hospital Reverses Decision to Deny Dying 15-Year Old Heart Transplant

Chris Brown Says ‘Stress,’ ‘Non-stop Negativity’ Caused Seizure

15-Year Old Anthony Stokes Denied Heart Transplant Because of Trouble w/ the Law

Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign to Release Hip Hop Album to Fight Childhood Obesity

11-Year Old Dovonta Andrews Is Shot While Shielding 5-Year Old Friend from Bullet

5-Year Old Demonte Reilley Saves His Mom by Calling 911

Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice is 1st Female President of Morehouse School of Medicine

Summer Surge in Gun Violence Forces Chicago Hospital to Hold Blood Drive

REPORT: Black Youth Less Likely to Consume Alcohol Than White Peers

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