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Humble Potato Could Be Key To Beating Hospital Superbugs

October 12, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Scientists say it contains a natural drug that destroys lethal bacteria.
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NIH/NINDS and Morehouse College Present “How Black Men Can Help Prevent Stroke & Dementia Later in Life: An Open Dialogue with Alumni & Students” Webinar on Oct. 19

October 6, 2022 admin 0

Homecoming season at Historically Black Colleges and Universities marks an important time for students and alumni to come together to celebrate Black culture and community. Homecoming is also a highly anticipated event that allows different generations to connect over their […]

When Love Hurts: Domestic Violence

October 4, 2022 admin 0

Domestic Violence is a social problem and a public health issue. During the month of October, we shine a light on what it is and what we can do about it. Awareness is a first step towards finding a remedy. […]

Alfred Street Baptist Church Designates $1 Million to Jackson State University for Support during Water Crisis

September 30, 2022 admin 0

BY Black PR Wire Alfred Street Baptist Church’s (ASBC) Mission Division will donate up to $1 million to Jackson State University (JSU) to help defray costs related to the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, MS, which began in late August […]

NIH-funded study shows sound sleep supports immune function

September 21, 2022 admin 0

Adults who cut back on sleep for six weeks had increased markers of inflammation Getting a consistent good night’s sleep supports normal production and programming of hematopoietic stem cells, a building block of the body’s innate immune system, according to […]

Doctor Antonella Tost, Dermatologist University of Miami School of Medicine, examines Michael Casa Nova,12, for symptoms of skin cancer due to sun exposure on June 15, 2011 in Miami, Florida. Scientist have made a recent scientific breakthrough which could lead to new treatments for the most severe form of skin cancer. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

New Treatments For The Most Severe Form Of Skin Cancer Could Be Made Possible

September 17, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Because tumors grow rapidly and require lots of nutrition, scientists have been investigating ways to starve cancer cells.
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Actor Anthony Bless opens up about tapping into his damaged, invincible character Agent Malcolm Green in “Ruthless” on BET+

August 27, 2022 admin 0

By Jessica L. Dupree Photo Credits: Colleen Allison Barjas “It’s in recognizing moments of weakness that one can really feel strong” If you’ve been tuned in to “Ruthless” on BET and BET+ then you’ve seen leading actor Anthony Bless at […]

Save our Water

August 22, 2022 admin 0

California is in an extreme drought and as regions across the state are enduring these dry summer months, there is a heightened sense of urgency to conserve water

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4 Tips to Help Keep Children COVID-free during the School Year

August 11, 2022 admin 0

By Dena Vang Parents, caregivers, and educators have had vastly different experiences with COVID protocols over the course of the pandemic. With the 2022-2023 school year approaching and Omicron subvariants causing an increase in COVID cases, there are measures parents […]

Taking Care of Business, When, How, and What Kind of Testing Needs to be Done

August 1, 2022 admin Comments Off

Black Health Trust Presents: “Update on COVID19 and Other Infectious Diseases Affecting Our Community” The program is also streamed on our social media pages. Please invite your friends and family to follow us on our: Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackhealthtrust YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCwsij4FpmhDWYgeHamVWmbA Black Health Trust DISCLAIMER: Please […]

Gabriel Carvalho works out without a face mask a Fitness SF gym on October 15, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Doubling Exercise Reduces Risk Of Premature Death By A Third

July 28, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Exercise data was reported as the average time spent per week on various physical activities over the past year.
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Improving Healthcare for Low-Income Americans Through Better Managed Care

July 21, 2022 admin 0

By Tammy Boyd I handled healthcare policy for the late Congressman John Lewis, and today work for the Black Women’s Health Imperative. If you work in healthcare policy today, you know that health equity – or ensuring that disadvantaged populations […]

Children play video games on smartphones while attending a public event on September 22, 2012 in Ruesselsheim, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Parents Unaware Of Damage To Kids’ Vision Caused By Excessive Screen Time

July 20, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

Spending more hours on smartphones, tablets and other digital devices – and less time outdoors – is harmful.
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Sistahs at the Well: The Girlfriend Getaway Giveaway for 4 lucky recipients!

July 19, 2022 admin 0

Four lucky recipients will have the chance to join us for a life-changing opportunity at The Girlfriend Getaway. We are focused on highly motivated women who want to change their health and lifestyle. Tell us why you want to join […]

Jacqueline Glass Empowering Women To Take Better Care Of Themselves

July 13, 2022 admin 0

By Allaire W African American women’s health isn’t just a “thing” for Jacqueline Glass. The founder of Sistahs At The Well, Sistah Soul Nutrition, and the Girlfriend Getaway, she’s empowering women to take better care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, […]

The AI controlled a trial and error process spanning 200 million possible conditions that succeeded in improving cell culture recipes used in regenerative medicine. (RIKEN/Zenger).

Eye, Robot: AI Robo-Doctor Speeds Up Sight-Saving Technology

July 10, 2022 zenger.news Comments Off

“Using robots and AI for carrying out experiments will be of great interest to the public.”
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