4 Facts to Know About COPD: Awareness is Key!
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. COPD is the 7th leading cause of death among African-Americans in 2010 according to data from the Centers…
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Water Pills: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Diuretics help your body get rid of extra fluid. They are often called “water pills.” In medicine, diuretics are used to treat heart failure, liver cirrhosis, hypertension, water poisoning,…
Healthcare-Associated Infections: Knowledge is Key
Healthcare facilities invoke visions of fear and dread to many people. This fear is especially true in the African-American community. Many Black people wonder if the healthcare facility will do…
Prostate Cancer Video: Black Men
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, after skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men. Prostate cancer…