Diuretics: 12 Common Side Effects
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that about 70 million American adults1 (29%) have high blood pressure. African Americans develop high blood pressure more often, and at…
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Adult Obesity: High Costs for African Americans
We have all heard the fat jokes. Here’re several more jokes to consider: Yo Mamma is so fat; she had to go to Sea World to get baptized. Yo mama’s…
Stay Young at Heart: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Heart age is the age of your heart and blood vessels as a result of your risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Adults in the United States have a…
“What is Cancer? “Knowledge is the Key!
Many people have encountered Cancer in the course of their lives. They have questions about the disease. One of the first questions asked is “What is Cancer?” Cancer1 is the uncontrolled…