Most skin diseases occur in people of all nationalities, regardless of their skin color. Particular problems encountered in the skin are more common in people with different hues of skin, and sometimes a disorder seems more prominent because it affects skin color.
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‘Surviving R. Kelly’: Ending the atmosphere of acceptance
As the world watched and reacted to the Lifetime documentary series Surviving R. Kelly, it was striking to observe the public discourse on R. Kelly’s lifestyle and actions, which can best be described as horrendous, terrifying and heartbreaking. However, there seems to be an underlying theme that is missing from the conversation. That theme is […]
Five on-the-go dental health tips for busy professionals
These quick tips can help you carve out minutes for your mouth throughout the day.
Sister Spokesman makes fitness fun!
Healthcare advocates aim to better inform community on sickle cell realities
Those living with the disorder suffer more than just physical pain — they also face racial disparities and limited treatment options.
Flu vaccine saves lives
Vaccinations help protect you, others around and prevent transmission of the virus.
The news on sexually transmitted diseases in America is shocking
The U.S. has the highest incidence of STDs of any Western industrialized country in the world.
5 ways to stay out of the dentist chair
For good dental health, regular checkups are a necessity. But let’s face it — regardless of whether your teeth are in good shape or bad, going to the dentist, even just for a cleaning, isn’t on everyone’s list of top things they like to do. And when there’s extra work to be done — such as filling cavities — it can be even more troubling.
The 101 dirtiest things we touch
Many of these germs live on ordinary, everyday objects that we use all the time. Some of the items around us we would expect to be dirty. Some of the other things around us may be very dirty, and the list of them may come as a complete surprise.
Newly approved drug a trail-blazing approach to cancer treatment
The FDA just approved a new revolutionary drug for the treatment of cancer. The medication, Vitrakvi (larotrectinib), is unique in that it treats the geneticbasis of what is driving cancer and not the type of cancer once it hasdeveloped. The mutation that causes cells to become cancerous is found in many different types of cancers. […]