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Anthony Fauci has praised the work of Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American scientist who the leading US public health expert said was “at the forefront” of the development of a leading coronavirus vaccine. In a conversation about mistrust of Covid-19 vaccines among Black people in an online forum with the National Urban League, Fauci said …

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It’s a balancing act …   Leesha E.C., MD, MPH Critically acclaimed author, feminist, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde boldly stated, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and this is an act of political warfare.” Whoa! Cue the mic drop. For so many of us, self-care indeed means bubble baths, mani-pedis, …

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How community health centers are serving Oakland through the crisis A ‘virtual roundtable’ with public-health experts from La Clínica de la Raza, the African American Wellness Project and Roots Community Health Center https://player.vimeo.com/video/406321531The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for front line healthcare workers across Oakland. But emergency-room nurses aren’t the only ones scrambling to …

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Lupus. Multiple sclerosis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Sjogren’s syndrome. Rheumatoid arthritis. Autoimmune hepatitis. Celiac disease. Crohn’s disease. Juvenile-onset diabetes. Most people are surprised to learn that these are all examples of autoimmune diseases. Although these diseases are common and relevant, it is usually not until celebrities announce that they have been stricken with an autoimmune disease that …

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There are a few common health issues that almost every person will experience in her lifetime. Burning during urination, changes in vaginal discharge for women and certain smells are usually associated with STDs, but the following issues can occur without sexual activity occurring. And during your regular brushing you may see things that may cause …

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VNR1 Communications Partners with The African American Wellness for First of its Kind PSA Campaign to Combat Health Disparities in the African American Community Dallas, TX (December 3, 2020) — VNR1 Communications today announced a partnership with the African American Wellness Project (AAWP) to release a nationally syndicated PSA campaign on the health issues that …

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The Supreme Court will decide whether Obamacare is constitutional. Here’s what would change if it’s repealed. The US Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, to determine if the individual mandate that requires people in the US to have health insurance is constitutional. If the justices decide that …

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  From eating smaller, more frequent meals to moving like a kid, these tips will help you lead a healthier lifestyle. Before bidding the twenty-tens goodbye, chances are you drafted a list of New Year’s resolutions that included exercising regularly and eating more healthfully. Now, with the new decade in full swing, there’s a good …

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