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New Report: Why Some 80-Year-Olds Have Miracle Brains

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (449+ words) New study finds that "super-agers" have the memory capacity of people 30 years younger than them. Portrait of a senior couple enjoying life People called "super-agers" show some 80 year olds have the brain of people decades younger "at least when it…...

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HBCU Alumni Score Higher in Brain Health Than PWI Peers, New Study Finds

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (395+ words) A new study shows that the HBCU experience may actually be connected to a lifetime of well-being. Ask an (HBCU) graduate about their experience, and they'll likely say it was among the best times of their lives. Now, a study…...

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All The Cold & Flu Tips Your Black Grandma Knew Worked

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (780+ words) From onion syrup to elderberry, these tried-and-true tips have been passed down in Black households for generations and might help you fight off cold and flu season. A young Black woman at home, feeling sick. You feel it before the…...

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Expert Tips to Help Black Families Navigate Dementia Care

21+ hour, 51+ min ago  (529+ words) In many Black families, caregivers pour their hearts into taking care of loved ones. Here's what an expert wants families to know about managing dementia care. Seniors & Support: A New Model for Aging Gracefully Caregiving is often regarded as a…...

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Why Millions are Risking AI Medical Advice Despite Fading Trust

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (336+ words) A new study found that consumer trust in AI as a medical decision-making tool is waning. Your doctor's office closed hours ago, but you're in pain or experiencing concerning symptoms. If you're like 70 percent of adults, your next step is…...

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5 Menopause Challenges Black Women Face " Revealed by New Study

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (391+ words) A New Study by the Black Women's Health Imperative Reveals the Surprising Struggles Black Women Face With Menopause " From Unexpected Symptoms to Gaps in Care and Information So what does this research reveal that many women don't know? First, let's…...

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Everything You Need to Know About the Black Woman Trump Nominated To Lead the CDC

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (261+ words) Pres. Trump just nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz as the next CDC director. Here's all you need to know about the Black woman who has been tapped to take over the nation's top public health agency. So who is Dr. Schwartz,…...

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5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (17+ words) This Tik Tok Star's Terrifying Health Scare is a Reminder to Take Care of Our Bodies'The Root...

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How The Medicaid Cuts in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Could Devastate Black Americans

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (264+ words) Black News, Opinions, Politics and Culture As threats to cut $1 trillion in Medicaid mount, Black Americans may lose access to maternal care, health coverage and economic stability. Medicaid Awareness Month was established to educate the public about Medicaid and its…...

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You Won't Believe What Happened to This MI Inmate After Being Forced to Live With a Leaking Colostomy Bag For Two Years

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (507+ words) Black News, Opinions, Politics and Culture A private insurance company denied a Black Michigan inmate's $919 surgery because it was "too expensive." Now, they owe him $307, 600, 000. While a Black inmate in Michigan pleaded for a routine surgery, a private prison healthcare…...