CDC: STDs at Record High in the U.S.

CDC: STDs at Record High in the U.S.

Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the U.S in 2016, the highest number ever recorded. The majority of the diagnoses were cases …

Study: Almost Half of African-American Woman have Experienced Hair Loss

Study: Almost Half of African-American Woman have Experienced Hair Loss

Most individuals shed 50 to 100 hairs per day. This isn’t a concern though, as new hair grows at the same rate. But when your hair does not grow in at the same rate it is falling out, visible hair loss occurs. There could be …

The Scientific Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer in African American Women

The Scientific Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer in African American Women

*Image: Huffington Post The scientific link between alcohol and breast cancer is strong, but most of the research backing it has been done in caucasian women, not diverse groups of women. Now, in a new analysis published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, scientists find …

New Study Links Soy to Reduction in Breast Cancer Deaths

New Study Links Soy to Reduction in Breast Cancer Deaths

Soy’s reputation is not the best; there are numerous controversies surrounding this protein-containing portion of the soy bean. But medical professionals all over the world are striking back. Many strongly disagree with its negative reputation and put the blame on the overuse of highly-processed government …

Life Expectancy in the U.S. Drops for the First Time Since 1993

Life Expectancy in the U.S. Drops for the First Time Since 1993

According to research from death certificates filed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has released a report stating that for the first time in more than two decades, life expectancy in the United States has …

Hispanic Heritage Month: Health Spotlight

Hispanic Heritage Month: Health Spotlight

Hispanic Heritage Month, the 30-day period between September 15 and October 15, was created under President Lyndon Johnson to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Celebrating ancestry is so …