Beating Hypertension, the “Silent Killer”
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often referred to as a "silent killer" because it typically does not...
Health, Beauty and Fitness
Black and Indigenous Herbalists to Convene For Third Annual Conference to Preserve Historical Herbal Traditions
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Black and indigenous herbalists looking to amplify their knowledge of plants and herbal medicine can now register their...
Clinical Trial For Eating Disorders Seeks More Black Volunteers For Important Research
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Drexel University’s Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science is now recruiting volunteers to participate in a clinical trial testing...
Social Worker Releases New Guide For Caregivers And Patients On Navigating The Healthcare System
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Kenshara Cravens, having a heart to alleviate the stress and pressure on patients and their loved ones, has...
Former Heavy Equipment Operator Turned Entrepreneur Develops Patented, FDA-Approved Back Support Belt
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Glenn Gordon has experienced some serious back problems after leaving the military. He was a heavy equipment operator...
First Human West Nile Virus Death In Illinois For 2018
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in...
Expanded Investigation Into Multi-State E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the...
Auditor General Announces Second Audit, Crespo and Others Urge Attorney General to Investigate HFS Medicaid Spending
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, sent a letter urging Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to...
Multi-State Salmonella Linked to Kratom Supplements
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the...
New Medicare Cards Coming Soon
By Lisa Weintraub Schifferle Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education New Medicare cards are coming soon. Here’s what...
