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Obesity among Black women outrageously high

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By Darcie Ortique, OW Contributor Betty Busby, 55, has struggled with her weight since high school. “It’s in my genes to be chubby, and I...

Spirit of the Heart tour comes to New Life Ministries in Atlanta

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The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) is making Atlanta part of its annual Spirit of the Heart (SOH) tour. ABC member and local...

Georgia Medicaid plan fails to meet health care needs of thousands

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Newest health care proposal will still bar hundreds of thousands of Georgians from coverage On Monday, Nov. 4, Gov. Brian Kemp announced his administration’s proposal...

Black teen suicide reaches historic highs

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia   African American teenagers in the United States historically have had lower suicide rates than their white counterparts...

American Cancer Society expands reach from Atlanta-base to African nations

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The Atlanta-based American Cancer Society is expanding its reach beyond the borders of the United States to fight cancer. Gary Reedy, president and CEO of the...

Healthy living depends on where you live

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By Black Health Matters Did you know that where you live determines how long and how well you’ll live? In news that probably won’t surprise you,...

West Nile Virus Found in Fulton County

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Local Public Health Officials Urge Fulton County Residents to Protect Themselves and Their Families Fulton County Board of Health officials are urging County residents to...

Rural America Has a Maternal Mortality Problem. Midwives Might Help Solve It.

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By April Simpson, Staff Writer, Stateline The sun is setting just as midwife Sheryl Shafer wraps up a long Thursday on the road visiting families...

African Americans Need 24-hour Blood Pressure Checks

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By Dr. Will Boggs Originally published on Reuters Health Measuring blood pressure outside the clinic using 24-hour monitoring equipment is important for identifying and managing hypertension...

There Aren’t Enough Doctors to Treat HIV in the South

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By Max Blau, Stateline When his HIV specialist left Selma, Larry wondered where he would get care next. He already drove an hour from his...
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