5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile
ARE YOU READY TO GO PRO? Crest Pro-Health and celebrity dentist / author, Dr. Catrise Austin, partner to bring you tips on how to “Go Pro” with your smile! TIP 1: Take a Trip to the Dentist One out of 2 American adults aged 30 and older has advanced gum disease. See a dentist every 6 months for a professional teeth cleaning, check-up , and advice on dental procedures and oral hygiene tools to help you smile for a lifetime. TIP 2: Get Those Teeth Pearly White! Teeth whitening... Read More
How to Give Your Doctor a Checkup
How to Give Your Doctor a Checkup You Wear the Stethoscope by Chandra R. ThomasMost people spend more time checking around for a reliable car mechanic than they do investigating their doctor. However the controversial death of rapper Kanye West’s mother, Donda, in 2007, has inspired more patients to learn more about their medical care provider well before placing their health in his or her hands—especially before going under the knife. Turns out her surgeon was not... Read More
5 Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality
5 Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality Dr. Eudene Harry, M.DIt’s the question we ask ourselves almost every day: What’s for dinner? Entwined in this daily dialogue is wondering whether we’ll need to dash into the grocery store on the way home from work. The next time we make one of those supermarket pit stops, Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps,” (www.LivingHealthyLookingYounger.com), would like us to veer in a new direction. “When... Read More
VIDEO: What are Gallstones?
Some people are more prone to gallstones than others. Check out the video to find out the details on gallstone causes, symptoms and treatments. Read More Read More
U.S. PRETERM BIRTH RATE SHOWS FIVE-YEAR IMPROVEMENT
U.S. PRETERM BIRTH RATE SHOWS FIVE-YEAR IMPROVEMENT U.S. Earns a “C” on the 2012 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report CardWHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 – The U.S. preterm birth rate dropped for the fifth consecutive year in 2011 to 11.7 percent, the lowest in a decade, giving thousands more babies a healthy start in life and saving billions in health and social costs. “These results demonstrate that many premature births can be prevented with the right policies... Read More
VIDEO: Is Sea Salt Healthier Than Table Salt?
Sea salt is an increasingly popular alternative to table salt. But is it really better for you? Our Healthy Skeptic investigates. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage. Read More
CBCF Inc.-Leadership Matters: Ending AIDS in Black America
2012 ALC panel with Phil Wilson, Dr. Victoria Cargill, George Curry, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Glen Pietrandoni, Roslyn Brock, Rep. Barbara Ballard, Dr. Avis Jones DeWeaver, Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. Donna Christensen, Rep. Charles Rangel, Rep. Maxine Waters What To Do About HIV Read More
Heart Healer
rx ••• Miami Cardiologist Minerva Santo-Tomas is Living Her Childhood Dream by Natalie P. Mcneal Minerva Santo-Tomas At age five, Minerva Santo-Tomas ripped the stuffing out of her teddy bear’s chest, replaced it with tissue and attempted to sew the stuffed animal back together. “It’s got a broken heart and I’m going to fix it,” the Miami cardiologist now recalls telling her parents. “This is what I’m going to do when I grow up. Fix broken hearts.” The... Read More
Learn Your Health Status Through Your Hair
Worried about your health? Take a look at your hair because it might be trying to tell you something. Your scalp may only need a little love, or it could be more serious, like a reaction to medication or illness. Either way, it’s time to pay attention to what your hair is saying. Don’t sweat the small stuff, like dandruff. The white flakes are caused by an over-accumulation of oil, skin cells or fungus, says Lyla Blake-Gumbs, M.D., a Cleveland family medicine physician. If... Read More
Robin Roberts ABC News Anchor Fights Rare Blood Disorder
Robin Roberts ABC News Anchor Fights Rare Blood Disorder Disclosure Sparks Jump in Bone Marrow Donations by Lorrie Grant Disciplined and determined are words that Sally-Ann Roberts used to describe her younger sister, Robin, when Robin was named in 2005 a co-anchor of the ABC News program, “Good Morning America”. Sally-Ann knows how significant those qualities are when it comes to making it in the news business because she also is the longtime news anchor at WWL-TV in New... Read More
