Archive for ‘Our Health’

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Jun02

Getting the house in order

by Duane on June 2nd, 2008 at 4:58 am
Posted In: Commentary, Our Health

Less than 24 hours ago my neighbors just returned from a long road trip from half way across the country burring mom. Her life came to a sudden end at the age of 57 over a heart attack. If you ask me that is way too young as that age is still quite a few […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May30

I’m not a fan of ‘banning’, but this group takes a noteworthy stance

by Duane on May 30th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Posted In: Our Health, Politics

Black Group Turns Away From Bill on Smoking By STEPHANIE SAUL NYTimes.com A bill to regulate tobacco products has lost the support of a black antismoking group, which said Thursday that the legislation failed to adequately protect the health of African-Americans because it would not ban menthol flavorings from cigarettes. The legislation, which has been […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May09

Man!

by Duane on May 9th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Posted In: Headlines, Our Health

“And while 11,519 black Baltimoreans are living with HIV/AIDS, the figure for whites is just 1,302, she said.” (One of many issues discussed he Greater Baltimore Urban League’s report, “The State of Black Baltimore”) [Link]

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May02

Was Wright Really That Far Off?

by Duane on May 2nd, 2008 at 11:10 am
Posted In: Our Health, Remember

Study: Many Blacks Cite AIDS Conspiracy Prevention Efforts Hurt, Activists Say By Darryl Fears Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, January 25, 2005; Page A02 [...] “As a researcher knowing that these beliefs were out there, I wasn’t as surprised as people I share the study with,“ said Laura Bogart, a behavioral scientist for the Rand […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr23

Interesting study on alcohol abuse

by Duane on April 23rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Posted In: Headlines, Our Health

Blacks Have Much Lower Incidence of Alcohol Abuse than Whites By Michael Smith, North American Correspondent, MedPage Today BETHESDA, Md., April 22 — Blacks are 40% less likely than whites to develop alcohol abuse and Hispanics are half as likely as whites to develop generalized anxiety disorder. These are among the few surprises in a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr23

‘Fast’ and ‘Slow’ sugars

by Duane on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
Posted In: Our Health

I found this interesting article on fast and slow sugars. For some of you, you may be well informed on this topic. But for the rest of you, please read and pass it along to people you know. ====== The Dangers of Sugars and ‘Bad Fats’ Explained by: Mike Donkers (NaturalNews) By far the chief […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Apr17

Another reminder of the seriousness of this disease

by Duane on April 17th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Posted In: Our Health, The Brothas

An Epidemic Unabated By: DUNCAN OSBORNE gaycitynews.com For Black Gays 24 and Under, 60 Percent Rise in Four Years Leaning back in a chair, his arms crossed above his head, Justin D. Walker spoke easily about his life. The 24-year-old paused to sip some water and occasionally stood to look at a computer screen displaying […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug17

Should the state be in the liquor business?

by Duane on August 17th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Posted In: Our Health

Growing up in North Philly, the state liquor store was a fixture in our community. I can still see it in my memory to this very day (located right on Broad street not too far from the old Deliverance church (which used to be a theater). Both of my parents used to drink which is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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