If you’re like most men, you’re reluctant to talk about being unable to get or maintain an erection. But erectile dysfunction is quite common. In fact, more...
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About 11 million Americans with high blood pressure don’t know they have the condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This silent...
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs about the size of an adult fist located in the middle of your back, with one kidney on either...
Running is a great way to lose weight and de-stress. However, a benefit that is often overlooked is that running treats or can prevent certain...
In the United States, watermelon’s role in our racist history is well-chronicled. According to a 2003 essay from the Poynter Institute, “since the earliest days...
As a caretaker for her aging and ailing parents, Deborah Brown took on many responsibilities. At work, she dealt with extreme cases of child abuse...
FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) is a rare kidney condition that is the leading cause of nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder) amongst African Americans. The term...
Researchers have long understood that African Americans experience a disproportionate level of high blood pressure and heart disease. As they’ve sought to understand why, evidence...
Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and, for millions of Americans, the arrival of pollen season. It also coincides this year with the arrival of...
A look at our complicated relationship with the other white stuff We all need sodium to survive. It is an essential nutrient that helps control water...
