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Fat: A view of the future of America’s health

Obesity rate could reach 44 percent by 2030 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Trust for America’s Health recently released our..

October 30, 2012

Sweet news for aspartame

No direct link to health problems Researchers have found no direct links between diet sodas and specific human health problems. Initial..

October 30, 2012

Those with Medicare save $4.8 billion on prescription drugs

     Due to new health care law As a result of the Affordable Care Act, 5.6 million seniors and people with disabilities have saved..

October 30, 2012

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services receives $1.6 Million to address trauma faced by area military families

  The grant focuses on children Active duty and reserve military families and children who live in the South Bay/Harbor region of Los..

October 24, 2012

Sudden cardiac arrest put many African Americans at risk

About 95 percent of the cases result in death A lack of awareness and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest puts African Americans at greater..

October 22, 2012

Huntington Alzheimer’s disease study joins National Memory Screening Day

      African American target of outreach A recent pilot clinical study at Huntington Medical Research Institutes in..

October 22, 2012

Two groups call on Blacks to commit to emotional wellness

Community Healing Network and Association of Black Psychologists In observance of the fifth annual celebration of Community Healing Days,..

October 22, 2012

Health website works to reach African Americans where they are

That is, online and mobile Black Health TV announces the launch of , a groundbreaking, online video and social media website focused on..

October 22, 2012

Dancing doctor offers free health screenings

Says fun music and dance therapy can prevent chronic disease Angel Kidney Care of Inglewood Dialysis Center, located at 994 S. La Brea Ave...

October 22, 2012
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