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OP-ED Early Detection Saved My Life from Prostate Cancer
Twice. That is how many times I have had to battle cancer. I still consider myself very fortunate, although surviving…
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Public Health Officer Sounds Alarm on Rising Rates of Syphilis in Women, Their Infants
Sonoma County is seeing "alarming" increases in congenital syphilis and is urging pregnant residents to access prenatal care as soon…
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CDC Recommends All Adults Get Tested for Hepatitis B
The U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention have issued a new recommendation urging all adults to receive screening for hepatitis…
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What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19 — and What It Doesn’t
SciCheck Digest People online are touting the results of a Cochrane review to incorrectly claim… The post What the Cochrane…
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‘But Kyle’s Mother …’: Father Sentenced to 18 Months for Giving Son Weapon Used in Nashville Waffle House Shooting Has Some Questioning Punishment for Rittenhouse’s Parents
An Illinois judge sentenced a man to a year and a half in prison after he illegally gave his son…
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One of the Mexican Kidnapping Victims Watched Cartel Kill Her Brother
*The mother of one of the Black Americans who was kidnapped by cartel members in Mexico is speaking out. We…
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WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’ Draft Reaffirms Nations’ Sovereignty to Dictate Health Policy
SciCheck Digest Members of the World Health Organization are in the process of developing a… The post WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’…
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ABC Ventures Salutes the Late Shirley Chisholm For Over 30 Years of Service as the National Spokesperson of America’s Black Colleges
Nationwide — In addition to Education, Health, Wellness and the Environment are major concerns because of the many health disparities in…
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Desantis Has Learned the Wrong Lessons from History: He Wants to Make Sure No One Else Learns the Right Ones
ABOVE: Students, alumni and faculty at New College of Florida take a stand against changes… The post Desantis Has Learned…
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After Veteran’s Administration Rejected Payment for His Cancer Treatment, Black Veteran Credits HBCU for Saving His Life
The benefits of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are well known by those who… The post After Veteran’s Administration…
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No Evidence Pfizer Conducting Any Inappropriate Coronavirus Experiments
SciCheck Digest Scientists say the experiments Pfizer has performed on the coronavirus are standard for the… The post No Evidence Pfizer…
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World Health Officials Gather for Urgent Meeting Over Outbreak of Virus Deemed among Globe’s ‘Deadliest Disease’ that Has No Cure
The World Health Organization held an “urgent meeting” on February 14 to discuss the new… The post World Health Officials…
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Limited Evidence of a Link Between Acetaminophen and Autism or ADHD
Q. Is the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy linked to autism or ADHD? A: There… The post Limited Evidence of…
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Rockets Runway Charity Event Returns with Sequins & Sneakers Themed Gala
On Friday, March 3 at Landry’s Hangar, the Houston Rockets will host “Rockets Runway, a… The post Rockets Runway Charity…
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Mashudu Tshifularo: The First Middle-ear Transplant
For nearly 430 million globally, hearing loss is a disability. It is expected that by 2050, this number could rise…
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San Jose Spotlight: 15 of the Most Influential Black Leaders in Silicon Valley
Local Black leaders are working to change the odds and boost equality for the community. In celebration of Black History…
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Probationers Share Tales of Reconciliation
Once a year, an emotional celebration is held for those who come to a similar realization and make it on…
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10 Ways To Spot Mental Health Issues In Small Children
Discussions about mental health in young children typically include issues related to teenagers and school-aged… The post 10 Ways To…
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‘But If He Shot Them He Would Be In the Wrong’: Two White Men Charged In Parking Lot Attack Against Black Georgia College Student Arriving Home from Work
A suburban Atlanta college student says racism motivated a harrowing attack by white men that left him needing medical treatment…
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‘He Could Have Lived’: Arizona Deputies Pile On Black Man Booked for Schizophrenic Episode, Then Left Him In Cell to Die for Six Minutes
The family of an Arizona man who died in a Maricopa County jail filed a federal lawsuit alleging law enforcement…
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Forward Times CEO and Publisher and Four Other Respected Members Join DePelchin Children’s Center Board of Directors
Five respected members of the Greater Houston community, including the Forward Times’ own Karen Carter… The post Forward Times CEO…
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What Took So Long? Statue of Henrietta Lacks Will Replace Robert E. Lee Monument
In a video of a December 19 press conference posted on the city’s Facebook page, it was announced that a statue honoring…
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IN MEMORIAM International Soccer Icon Pelé Dies at 82
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sometimes called “Pérola Negra” (“Black Pearl”), Pelé became a Brazilian national hero. According to Britannica, he combined kicking…
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California One Of 18 States That Reached $5.7 Billion Opioid Settlement with Walgreens
"This settlement is another win in our ongoing fight to bring help and healing to California communities harmed by the…
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Conversations About Cancer Screening Should Be Priority This Holiday Season – It Can Save Your Life
Now is the time to start having conversations about cancer screening and having them often. Be an example for your…
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