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Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died Sunday at her home in Utah at the age of 49. Love’s family announced her death Sunday night on social media, saying she was “in her home surrounded by family” when she died. “With grateful hearts filled to overflowing for the profound influence of Mia […]
NBA legend Dwyane Wade, 43, has revealed that a routine checkup led to a shocking cancer diagnosis and life-saving surgery. On the Jan. 30 episode of his podcast, The Why With Dwyane Wade, the retired basketball star shared that he hadn’t been keeping up with medical exams since leaving the NBA in 2019. It was […]
Center for Urology Free Men’s Health Event Saturday, November 2nd 10am – 2pm at Wilson Health Center, Multicultural Room, 800 Carter Street, Sponsored by The Vision Automotive Community Cares Program and 1039 WDKX
Hip Hop took another blow losing an icon. Legendary New York DJ and producer DJ Clark Kent helped out some of hip hop’s biggest stars like Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G to name a few who died last week after losing his 3-year battle to colon cancer. DJ Clark Kent never revealed he was fighting that […]
If you grew up watching MTV in the 90’s then you’re probably familiar with former VJ Ananda Lewis. She recently announced she’s battling with stage 4 breast cancer during a CNN interview. She talked about taking a holistic route to treat the disease instead of medical treatment. “My plan at first was to get out […]
Join us for this free event. Lunch provided. Saturday, September 28 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Abraham Lincoln School No. 22 595 Upper Falls Blvd. ■ Mammograms available on site at UR Medicine Breast Imaging. Sign up in advance. Call (585) 487-3304. Limited spots available! ■ Presentations from various health experts about prostate cancer, breast […]
GLP-1 drugs, such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound, originally developed for diabetes and weight loss, are showing promise in preventing certain cancers. These medications work by regulating hormones, slowing digestion, and reducing hunger, which helps manage obesity—a key risk factor for cancers like breast, colon, liver, and ovarian. Recent studies suggest that GLP-1 drugs can […]
A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians, according to a press release from the university. Unfold AI, made by Avenda Health in California — a software recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration uses […]
Anthony Anderson, James Van Der Beek, Taye Diggs, and other notable figures including NFL All-Pro Chris Jones will star in a striptease TV special titled “The Real Full Monty” to air on Fox this fall. Inspired by the 1997 film “The Full Monty,” this two-hour event aims to raise awareness and encourage screenings for prostate, […]
Some popular junk foods could be banned across the United States after more States move towards a stop on certain snacks that’s believed to be linked to different cancers and other future health problems from the ingredients the food is made from. Some of these snacks like skittles are already banned in California. These foods […]
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