10 ways to avoid a sinus infection this winter
With more holiday travels in airplanes and indoor celebrations, there is even increased opportunities for spread of infections.
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Health & Wellness:
Health issues of men, women and children addressed primarily by the state’s leading African American medical professionals, including Dr. Charles Crutchfield III MD, Dr. Deirdre Golden, and Brandon Jones. Our coverage includes ways to address current disparities in prevention and treatment; and available resources of potential value to our readers
Trauma residue: the lingering impacts of adversity
Without proper resources, organization, and intentional efforts to address the trauma, what ends up happening is this lingering impact of the trauma.
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Sister Spokesman champions cancer prevention, survival [photos]
An expert panel of Black women physicians held court at ‘Sisterhood of Survival: Cancer Awareness’ to discuss cancer awareness, prevention, and survival.
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Suicide prevention needs to be a year-round effort
Considering the rising incidence of suicide in our nation, every month needs to be considered Suicide Prevention Month.
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Healing diverse communities of their traumas — upcoming summit takes new approach
The upcoming Culturally Responsive Mental Health Summit on Oct. 11 aims for a new approach to mental health education.
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Why our children may need mental health support
Known to his clients as ‘J.C. The Counselor,’ Jason Clopton is a ‘teen whisper’ who is able to reach children where their parents have failed.
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‘Sisterhood of Survival’ – a space for vital conversation
After a summer-long hiatus, Sister Spokesman is proud to host ‘Sisterhood of Survival: Cancer Awareness’ with an all-star line-up of three African American female physicians.
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Vaping: an emerging 21st Century crisis
So far this year, seven people have died as a direct result of vaping, including one Minnesotan. Several others suffered from vaping-related injuries.
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Breast reconstruction surgery:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women?
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Fall environmental allergies and how to manage them
An allergic reaction is our body misunderstanding or essentially mistaking a usually harmless environmental item as a threat or danger.
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