Prostate cancer report could impact Black men
A prostate cancer report that is causing controversy throughout the medical community was issued at the beginning of the month by the U.S...
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Things that can be done while you’re thinking straight
I used to hear my father, Simon Hunter, say in his prayers, “God, I thank you for waking me up in my right mind.” We children would..
Following the man who follows the dream
I sometimes sit back, thinking about where this roller coaster of a life is going. It’s usually a very fast ride, and I seem to never..
Hair: the trauma of transitioning
After working as a stylist, I have come to realize that hair is the richest ornament on a woman. Not only is it an object of attraction and..
Praising, an important aspect of raising children
Praising children is an important parenting practice that has been downplayed in homes of African American children, because of an..
Drug used for adults helps reduce pain, improve blood counts in sickle cell patients
A drug now used to treat adults who have sickle cell disease appears to be safe for children ages 8 to 19 months, results from a new..
Toll of discrimination may explain racial disparities in disease rates
The stress associated with racial discrimination may take a heavy toll on the body, researchers say. The finding could help explain why..
Going green: the search for safer cleaning products
Dear EarthTalk: I want to use cleaning products that are healthier for the environment, but I worry that baking soda and the like won’t..
Remaining sane in a society that promotes madness
Sometimes I think the entire world is crazy. So much that takes place in society seems to be counterproductive to healthy human..
Bitterness: the dark cloud over our lives
I’ve talked to a number of people about the subject of bitterness causing severe mental issues. It turned out to be more dangerous and..