Smart Phones and Tablets Used By 75% Of Doctors

By Cory Schultz Oct 28, 2011 According to a Jackson and Coker report, four out of five practicing physicians use smartphones, computer tablets, and other mobile devices during the course of their workday. These doctors are accessing a variety of medically …

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Black Men and Depression

A new report says that demographic factors significantly impact the mental health of Black men. This information will be helpful not only to better understand the African-American community, but also to better understand how to offer treatment to the many …

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Grammy winner helps spread the word about leading killer of women

 By Karen Springen www.thedailybeast.com At a fit 110 pounds, 40-year-old Grammy winner Toni Braxton hardly seems like a poster girl for heart disease. But she is—literally. Four years ago Braxton felt tired and short of breath, with "tightness" in her …

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Commentary: Black Men, Please Start Taking Your Health More Seriously

By Kellee Terrell Posted: 12/05/2011 10:18 AM EST Within the past few weeks we have lost two well-loved celebrities: rapper Heavy D and comedian Patrice O'Neil.   And while it's not confirmed as to what the rapper died of — …

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Co-Testing Recommended With Hopes To Help Early Detection of Cervical Cancer

PAP And HPV Testing At Same Time Gets Preventive Services Task Force Support By Denise Espie |Published Thursday, April 12, 2012     Washington, D.C, April 12, 2012 - In March 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced …

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New Online Tool Maps Heart Disease, Stroke Data

Little Rock - A promising new program will launch this month that is designed to combat two of the leading causes of death in Arkansas -- heart disease and stroke. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has access to a …

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Sisters, two words can guide us to a pathway for better health: Breast Care

What if we could share some information that could help us and our sisters live longer? Would we? Information that may lead to a longer, healthier life can be as easy as reminding a sister to get a breast exam. How could it …

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Who lives longer?

A study tells us about how long we can expect our seniors to be around to share wisdom with us. Good health practices can take us outside the box of what statistics tell us how long we can expect to …

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