Leukemia: 6 Possible Causes and Symptoms
Charlie Murphy1, a performer on “The Chappelle Show” and Eddie Murphy’s older brother, has died. His rep Domenick Nati confirmed to Variety that the star lost his battle with leukemia. He was…
Monthly Archives: April 2017
FDA Novel Drug Approvals for 2016: Superior but Expensive
Why do some drugs cost so much? What is the government doing to make sure these drugs are safe? What’s the process of getting a drug approved in the United…
What’s known about Alzheimer’s Disease: 6 Facts to Know
Alzheimer’s disease is the 9th leading cause of death among African-Americans1 in 2014 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alzheimer’s disease claimed over 6,500 black lives…
Understanding Heart Disease: Learning the Terminology
The words used to describe many medical conditions can be difficult to understand. When the doctor tells you that a loved one has unstable angina, you need to know what…