Health & Wellness
Full-term pregnancies mean healthy babies, says the March of Dimes
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer Though the arrival of baby can bring about anticipation, excitement and anxiety, the March of Dimes is encouraging expectant mothers
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Genealogist sounds alarm for child safety
By J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Writer Last week an internationally renowned Black genealogist and poverty activist put out a national call for a major change
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By Jesse Cannone Contributing Writer (Special to the NNPA from the Milwaukee Community Journal) — Early on in his career as a professional fitness trainer, before exploring natural pain remedies, Jesse Cannone ... Blacks and 30-year-old HIV War: Little to celebrate
By Charlene Muhammad Contributing Writer (Special to the NNPA from The Final Call) — After 30 years of the AIDS pandemic and billions of dollars for treatment, testing and education, Blacks ... Many family caregivers lack training they need
By Thomas Goldsmith Contributing Writer SAN DIEGO (Special from News & Observer/New America Media) — Nearly half of the 42 million Americans who look after family members are taking on ... Remembering that stress is not the reason for the season
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer Is Christmas no longer the season to be jolly? For many adults, stress and anxiety are the “gifts” that keep on giving during the holiday season. ... Study: Education extends longevity — except for Black males
By Barbara Peters-Smith Contributing Writer SAN DIEGO (Special from Sarasota Herald-Tribune/New America Media) —The human longevity bonanza that gives newborns today three decades more of life expectancy than they would have had ... Diabetes and the holidays, damage control
By Dianne Anderson Contributing Writer (Special to the NNPA from The Precinct Reporter) – From now until after New Year’s, everyone is breaking out the Christmas cakes and cookies, the breads, ... Bottled water: The new great pollutant
By J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Writer Environmental groups across the globe have been sounding the alarm for several years now regarding the health and environmental dangers of the popular bottled water trend. ... Boys Town La receives signature grant to promote nutrition and overall wellness
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer If there is any doubt we’re approaching the season of giving, just ask The Humana Foundation. The philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. has awarded a one-time, ...
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