Today is National HIV Testing Day.National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual event meant to raise awareness of the importance of knowing one’s HIV status and encourage at-risk individuals to receive an HIV test.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 1.1 million Americans are living with HIV; of these, an estimated […]
It’s possible that sometimes, all you need is a little pushing. Life can be strenuous and unpredictable at times, but in order to truly appreciate…
The benefits of exercise with regards to weight loss does not affect Black girls in the way that it does their White counterparts, according to research published…
Residents in the Antelope Valley region, an area located in northern Los Angeles County, face higher mortality rates than others in their county, and doctors…
Are you addicted to love? Well make sure you tune in on Wednesday, April 25th at 8pm to TV One for the new show “Love addiction”. When love goes wrong “Love Addiction” got the professionals who can make everything right. Check out my interview with Dr. Alduan Tart from the show and peep some of the […]
According to DJ Scratch, producer and longtime DJ for EPMD, Erick Sermon suffered a heart attack on Saturday November 12th. The 42-year-old MC and producer from Long Island is “doing ok” but Scratch is asking fans to keep him in their prayers. LISTEN TO ERICK TALK ABOUT THE HEART ATTACK HERE!!(AUDIO) Scratch also mentioned that […]
The Atlanta Gospel Fest Music Health & Wellness Festival is a three day musical extravaganza designed to elevate your spirits while educating your mind, body and soul with an array of gospel music concerts, a series gospel music industry workshops and panels, wealth & finance empowerment segments and a multitude of free health care services […]
April 7th is World Health Day 2011. The World Health Organization(WHO) will introduce a six-point policy package to combat the spread of antimicrobial resistance. We live in an era of medical breakthroughs with new wonder drugs available to treat conditions that a few decades ago, or even a few years ago in the case of […]
Being healthy and incorporating a daily routine of exercise and eating healthy is important. Stroke is the third-leading killer in the U.S. after cancer and heart disease.
Actress Tisha Campbell-Martin, best known for her role on the hit comedy sitcom “Martin” is battling a life-threatening health crisis after being diagnosed with Stage 2 sarcoidosis earlier this year. ESSENCE.com caught up with Campbell-Martin to talk family, yogurt and healthy living and Tisha revealed her illness: ESSENCE.com: It’s safe to say that you’re focused […]
The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin recently sat down with Jet magazine and spoke about why she hasn’t addressed the news reports of her health. Aretha told the mag: “I am not one to do a lot of talking about my personal health or business. Not too much, not too much. There are a lot […]
Searching the internet for various resources, information and news is helpful for many of us who use the computer on a daily basis. We shop, chat, blog and find out the latest fashion and entertainment news regularly. Some are even fortunate to interact with their health care professionals online also.
