On this day of roses and chocolates, we’re here to share with you the benefits of dark chocolate. That’s right. Chocolate does have health benefits, but all chocolate is not created equal. If your loved one gives you chocolates today, that’s great (if that’s your thing). If s/he gives you dark chocolate, that’s an extra […]
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Healthcare Disparities Disparities in healthcare lead to premature development of disease and death. The culprits are often insufficient access to care, culture barriers, habits and even discriminatory practices. It is critical for all involved, i.e., individuals, healthcare planners and practitioners, to understand these causes so that everyone can adjust habits and apply resources to combat
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Both American Heart Month and Black History Month are celebrated in February. One focuses on the burden of cardiovascular disease, the other celebrates the contributions of African Americans over the course of history. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams While most remember Daniel Hale Williams as one of the first physicians to complete a successful open-heart surgery,
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Freedmen’s Hospital (Washington, DC) Freedmen’s Hospital was established 1862 in Washington, DC by the Medical Division of the Freedmen’s Bureau to provide the much needed medical care to slaves, especially those freed following the aftermath of the Civil War. The hospital was located on the grounds belonging to Howard University and was the only Federally-funded
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Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the next Surgeon General Initiative health webinar. February 3, 2022 at 7 pm EDT Managing Stress & Building Resilence in COVID Times: Perils of The Road Warrior You can access the webinars via the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Facebook page live or SphinxTV via YouTube. Alpha
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How is carpal tunnel syndrome treated? In this post, we will address general, drug and surgical treatments. General · Treatments for CTS should begin as early as possible and under a doctor’s direction. · Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first. · Initial treatment generally involves resting the affected hand and
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If you have carpel tunnel syndrome (CTS) or are at significant risk for developing it, you really should learn strategies to either prevent, limit progression or treat the condition. Of course, once you develop it, you’ll be more focused on treatment. Fortunately, very good options exist for all of these. How can carpal tunnel syndrome
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Learn to screen. Learn to self-exam yourself. Commit to regular evaluations. Even if you don’t prevent cancer, early detection gives you the very best chance of recovery after treatment. Your health is your choice. Balance your life decisions in a way that allows you to enjoy yourself to the fullest while lowering your risks for
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There are two specific immunizations that have definite benefit in cancer prevention. · Immunize against Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B can increase the risk of developing liver cancer. If you are sexually polygamous, have a sexually transmitted infection, are an IV drug user, a healthcare, public safety or other worker who might be exposed to blood
We’ll let rock and roll off the hook, but sex and drugs have direct links to cancer. Practice safe sex. If you’re not practicing safe sex (by using condoms, abstinence or at least limiting your number of sexual partners), you are more likely to contract HPV and/or HIV. The links of HPV and cancer are
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