By Scott Blair The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year. Parties and gatherings are abundant and meant to be enjoyed. However, not everyone feels that way. […]
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School Shootings & How to Cope
By Scott Blair School shootings have risen yearly since 2010 and hit an all-time high in 2021. There were just under 250 school shootings across the US that year. Texas […]
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How to Stay In Shape During the Holidays
The holidays are here, and every year many people tend to put on weight. Parties are happening from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, and it’s not easy to keep your waistline […]
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Being Black & Surviving COVID-19
By Scott Blair Two and a half years ago, Heather Elizabeth-Brown tested positive for COVID-19, and since then, her life has been torn apart. Originally, Brown went into the hospital […]
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Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Begin With The Research
By Melba Newsome Improving lung cancer outcomes in Black communities will take more than lowering the screening age, experts say. Disparities are present in everything from the studies that inform […]
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The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
By Dr. James L. Carlisle, M.D. C.V. Roman Medical Society – Dallas The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge […]
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Cancer & Lung Cancer Statistics In the US & Texas
By Scott Blair The state of Texas has 48.6% new lung cancer cases per 100,000 citizens each year. We are 10th among all states, which over the past five years, […]
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Conversations About Cancer Screening Should Be Priority This Holiday Season – It Can Save Your Life
By David Ford, Two-time cancer survivor, Senior Government Relations Manager at Southern California Edison, and member of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Board of Directors The holidays are […]
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StellaVia uses “Fashionable Science” for Women to Manage Menopause
By Jess Washington Let’s be honest, we don’t talk enough about menopause. Growing up as young women, we are prepped about our physical body transformation, we are talked to about […]
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Eating Disorders in the Black Community
By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black People of color, especially Black Americans, are significantly less likely to receive help for eating issues, despite suffering from them as […]