Dr. Scott E. Henry, a cardiovascular surgeon in the Division of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Henry Ford Hospital, always seemed on track to great success. He graduated 6th in his high school class of 335; he was president of the senior class and captain of the football team. He graduated from Indiana University with honors […]
Working Divas, you have to look fab during all seasons! Keep your skin radiant like a July summer day during the fall with these simple tips: 1. If you don’t have the cash for some pamper time at a nearby spa, you can do it at home! Ginseng or green tea masks are great for […]
Crystal King is not only the manager of multicultural marketing for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, she’s an 8-year breast cancer survivor. She called in to the TJMS this morning to discuss how Black women in particular can perform breast exams and receive clinical breast exams. As one who was diagnosed with breast […]
An 11-year-old Italian girl suffered from hot flashes after taking herbal medicine for her thinning hair. The medicine is called saw palmetto, it’s commonly used by men treating enlarged prostates and sometimes used for balding in adult men. Read More Here (Source: Black America Web)
African Americans are two times more likely to be diagnosed with the disease than whites. Today is Alzheimer’s Action Day and Beth Kallmyer of the Alzheimer’s Association wants to educate and inspire you to join the fight against this disease. September is officially observed as World Alzheimer’s Month. There are over five million Americans living […]
My, my, my. Philadelphia, get ready. Singer Johnny Gill, Tamela and David Mann, U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, Dr. Ian Smith, Dr. Robin Smith, fitness expert AJ Johnson, and the entire Tom Joyner Morning Show team will be on hand in Philadelphia for the annual “Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day” Health […]
With record breaking high temperatures here are a few tips to try and stay cool… 1. Wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably of a light color. 2. Cotton clothing will keep you cooler than many synthetics. 3. Fill a spray bottle with water and keep it in the refrigerator for a quick refreshing spray to your face […]
A change in health practices and diet, especially avoiding over-processed foods, may play a major role in preventing certain kinds of cancer and many screening tests may cause more harm than good, a surgeon and author contends. “What’s interesting is that breast, prostate and colon tumors are very similar and are affected positively or negatively […]
After suffering a heart attack earlier this week Tami Roman is back in action. Getting an ALL IS CLEAR from her doctor Thursday, the Basketball Wives star broke news that she will be hosting events as scheduled following a health scare earlier this week. “U can’t keep me down! Just left doctor-everything is back to normal YAY,” Roman told […]
You know how your folks told you, “You are the company you keep?”. You can apparently apply that to the folks that keep you company during couch-potato time. A study has been released that shows watching mean folks on TV might make you a big ol’ meanie too. New research shows that that TV programs […]
R&B Singer David Peaston has died at the age of 54. There are no details available, but according to postings his Facebook page, he passed away on Wednesday. He had dealt with complications from diabetes, having both his legs amputated in later years and some social media sites are stirring with speculation that diabetes may […]
CHICAGO — Good news: Sex is safe for most heart patients. If you’re healthy enough to walk up two flights of stairs without chest pain or gasping for breath, you can have a love life. SEE ALSO: Did Gingrich Triumph Over Romney That advice from a leading doctors’ group on Thursday addresses one of the […]
