Back by popular demand due to the difficult times we live in, here’s a helpful checklist on what you should do and say if you are approached by the police. Second in a three-part series Preventive medicine is a board-certified specialty of medical practice that focuses on the health of individuals, communities, and defined populations. Its goal […]
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Find stories and resources by some of the state’s top Black physicians that aim to address current disparities in prevention and treatment within our communities.
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Preventive medicine: Police stops, a discussion for the times
Back by popular demand, here’s a helpful checklist on what you should do and say if you are driving and get pulled over by the police Preventive Medicine is a board-certified specialty of medical practice that focuses on the health of individuals, communities, and defined populations. Its goal is to protect, promote and maintain health and […]
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Dealing with grief is essential to manhood
Grief is a normal and natural, though often deeply painful, response to loss. The death of a loved one is the most common way we think of loss, but many other significant changes in one’s life can involve loss and therefore grief. Everyone experiences loss and grief at some time. The more significant the loss, […]
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You can never get tired of getting the right amount of sleep
What is insomnia? Insomnia is a condition where it is difficult to fall asleep and/or stay asleep. Getting a good, restful, recuperative sleep is a key to good health. Experts suggest that if it takes you more than 20-40 minutes to fall asleep, or if you get less than four to five hours of sleep […]
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Good communication critical to healthy relationships
Merriam Webster Dictionary defines communication as “the act of using words, sounds and behaviors to exchange or express your thoughts, ideas, feelings etc., to someone else.” Communication is the vehicle by which we connect to others and shape the quality of our relationships. Without understanding the different types of communication, one may actually be communicating […]
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The facts about lead poisoning
A tragedy took place in Flint, Michigan involving lead poisoning. Since the presence of dangerous levels of lead is not limited to Flint, it behooves us all to become more familiar with the potential hazards of lead exposure and how to avoid it. What exactly is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning results from ingesting products containing lead. These […]
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Worst side effect of medical marijuana: its high cost
Most patients report significant health benefits Most medical cannabis patients who completed a survey reported benefits from the medication, according to the results of a voluntary survey of patients enrolled in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program during its first three months. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) survey asked patients using medical cannabis to rate their […]
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What is pink eye?
The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. Pink eye occurs when there is inflammation of the conjunctival part of the eye — the lining of the eyelid and white covering of the eye. The blood vessels become dilated with inflammation, and the increased blood causes the eye to appear red/pink. Causes of pink eye Pink […]
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‘No Perm for Me’
On Saturday, June 4, 2016, Sister Spokesman had their Fourth Annual Loving Your Hair event, where the theme was “Generations of Curls.” The goal is to create and leverage platforms to educate African American women on natural hair care, providing tools and resources as she navigates through her natural hair journey. Collectively, sistahs unite to […]
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Shame: where it comes from and how to overcome it
Shame is an emotional state that can be immobilizing. A more formal definition of shame is a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. It can keep you stuck. It can keep you worried. It can keep you in negative situations. However, it is something everyone experiences. […]
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What is psoriasis and why should I care about it?
Psoriasis is an itchy skin condition that appears as patches and plaques of dry, scaly skin located most commonly on the elbows, knees and scalp. Psoriasis, however, can occur anywhere. Sometimes it can be very mild with just a couple of spots, and in other cases it can be quite severe and widespread. Psoriasis can also make your […]
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Depression — you don’t have to live with it
Depression is a condition that causes a person to have a persistent feeling of profound sadness. Depression will also cause people to lose interest and pleasure in things that they normally enjoy. It is a type of medical condition or illness termed a “mood disorder.” Depression is a very common mental illness that is treatable. Depression is […]
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Blue-green algae: If in doubt, stay out
With Memorial Day just behind us, the unofficial start of summer is here. While water enthusiasts and pets enjoy swimming and boating when the weather is calm and sunny, these conditions are also perfect for growing blue-green algae, which can be harmful to both people and animals. Last summer, blue-green algal blooms were reported in […]
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Ten ways to add 10 years to your life!
By Charles E. Crutchfield II, MD and Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD Summer is coming, which is a great time to remind ourselves how to make the most out of summer and the most out of life. Here are a few tips to maximize your health, which is a necessary part of maximizing your summer fun: […]
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Study to compare treatments for uterine fibroids
A new registry that launches this month gives women who have uterine fibroids the opportunity to help determine which strategies are most effective in treating the common condition. The registry, called Comparing Options for Management: Patient-Centered Results for Uterine Fibroids (COMPARE-UF), will enroll more than 10,000 women at clinics affiliated with nine medical centers across […]
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Bunions can be a big pain in the toe
Back by popular demand: Originally published March 13, 2014 Dear Doctor: My aunt told me she has a painful bunion. What is that? A bunion is large bump that forms at the base of the big toe where the bone of the big toe attaches to the bones of the foot. When this happens, the […]
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Low-income students getting less preventive dental care
Third-graders at public schools serving mostly higher-income families have better access to cavity-preventing dental sealants, according to a new Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) survey. These third-graders also have fewer cavities.
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Parkinson’s disease: no cure, but helpful treatments available
Parkinson’s disease is a neurologic disease that affects the way a person moves. Brain cells (neurons) are lost or destroyed and, as a result, a messenger chemical called “dopamine” is reduced.
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Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating to families
Alzheimer’s disease — the most common cause of dementia — is a group of brain disorders that cause a loss of intellectual and social skills. “Dementia” is an umbrella term describing multiple diseases and conditions that develop when nerve cells (neurons) in the brain die or are unable to function normally.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is: “Life with Mental Illness.” For the past 65 years, each May, Mental Health America has provided mental health education to millions of people.
Unlike other health conditions, mental illness often begins early in life and by age 14, 50 percent of those later diagnosed have experienced signs and symptoms (National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).