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Recognizing and treating Molluscum Contagiosum
May. 15 | What is Molluscum Contagiosum? Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral infection that produces small, flesh-colored, dome shaped bumps that can often become irritated or painful. They may appear to have a shiny surface in a small central indentation,...
African American teen dating abuse is a learned behavior
May. 15 | As summer begins to approach us quickly, school is beginning to come to a close. Many youth just experienced one of the best moments of their lives: Prom. Many of us remember how special that night was. We got dressed up to a T, got someone in our...
Local churches take up fight against diabetes
May. 15 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Diabetes is the “gateway disease” that often can lead to other health concerns, especially for Blacks. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one of every three Blacks in this country either has diabetes...
The rewards of putting your health first
May. 15 | Last year I came to the realization that for me to live my life to the fullest, I had to take better care of myself. I weighed over 200 pounds and suffered from lower back and knee pain, low energy, and simply didn’t feel attractive. I had never...
Taking care of yourself with some down time
May. 8 | Beach front, salty ocean and exotic beverages with the cute li’l umbrella…all sound really good right now! Vacations are always right on time! But when was the last time...
Adding race to the ACE (Study)
May. 8 | Currently, in social service circles across the nation the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study is becoming a focal point on understanding and treating clients. Dr. Vincent J. Felitti originally conducted the ACE study in 1985. The original...
Why should I care about DPNs (face flesh moles)?
May. 8 | Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a unique skin condition seen primarily in persons of color. It appears as small, dark bumps and most commonly affects the forehead, cheeks, and neck. The bumps increase in size and number over time, initially appearing...
Racial wealth gap grows
May. 8 | Why have middle-income Blacks and Hispanics seen little, if any, improvement in their economic status relative to Whites? New research from the Urban Institute’s Opportunity and Ownership Project points to an ever-widening wealth chasm. In...
There’s no love in the gang
May. 8 | Summer’s coming soon — time for any conscious or concerned parents to make a decision. Young boys and girls must make a decision, too. There’s no love in street organization or what people call gangs. It’s time to step away, get out...
