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Black Folks May Lose Sense of Smell at Earlier Age

June 18, 2013

It happens to most of us: Our sense of smell decreases as we grow older. But a new study has found that black folks have a much greater decline in their sense of smell than their white counterparts. Though it sounds like a minor thing, it can lead to serious consequences. Olfactory loss often leads to poor nutrition. Worse:...

The Silent Killer of Men and Why They Won’t Find Out

June 18, 2013

The numbers are there for all to see. One in six men will have prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer occurs in African-American men 60 percent more often than Caucasian men, and when they are diagnosed, it’s more likely to be in advanced stages. African Americans get screened and tested at the same rate as whit...

U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin Steps Down

June 17, 2013

After four years of service, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin announced late Wednesday that she will step down next month. “My goal was to create a grassroots movement, to change our health-care system from one focused on sickness and disease to a system focused on wellness and prevention. With your help, that mov...

The Wrap, June 16

June 16, 2013

This is what happened at Black Health Matters last week: A new study says 50 million Americans lack financial means to buy their families groceries and feed them healthy meals–called food insecurity. And African Americans are twice as likely to live in food insecure households. The Obama administration agrees to compl...

Is Homophobia in the Black Church Leading to Depression in the LGBT Community?

June 14, 2013

In recent years, the impact of mental health, depression and even suicide among black men and women has become the topic of much discussion within and outside the black community. However, it seems the realities of black gay and even bisexual men have been avoided. Why? There does not seem to be a simple answer as to why. O...

  • Black Folks May Lose Sense of Smell at Earlier Age
  • The Silent Killer of Men and Why They Won’t Find Out
  • U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin Steps Down
  • The Wrap, June 16
  • Is Homophobia in the Black Church Leading to Depression in the LGBT Community?

Our Health

black folks lose sense of smell earlier

Black Folks May Lose Sense of Smell at Earlier Age

June 18 no comments

It happens to most of us: Our sense of smell decreases as we grow older. But a new study has found that black folks have a much greater decl...

Beauty

get great skin all over

Get Great Skin All Over

June 11 no comments

Most skin care products focus on the face, so we often forget to treat other parts of our body with ...

Nutrition & Fitness

african-american families more affected by food insecurity

African-American Families More Affected by Food Insecurity

June 13 no comments

While on one hand this country suffers from an obesity epidemic, it’s also important to point out that 50 million Americans are food insec...

Mind & Body

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Is Homophobia in the Black Church Leading to Depression in the LGBT Community?

June 14 no comments

In recent years, the impact of mental health, depression and even suicide among black men and women has become the topic of much discussion ...

Lifestyle

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The Wrap, June 16

June 16 no comments

This is what happened at Black Health Matters last week: A new study says 50 million Americans lack financial means to buy their families...