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Here’s how to find factual health sources

WebHealth misinformation and disinformation are everywhere. Because they’re so common and pervasive, the health consequences are rarely discussed in mainstream …

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Medical misdiagnosis rates higher for women and …

WebA recent John Hopkins University study found that women were 20% more likely to experience a misdiagnosis, and racial and ethnic minorities faced an even higher …

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Holistic health in Houston: A different perspective on …

WebGlobally, there’s a growing army of holistic health advocates: nutritionists, spirituals and doctors and their patients who approach wellness by simultaneously …

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New Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center breaks …

WebMayor Turner joined District D Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, health department director Stephen Williams, and community members on Wednesday …

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Dr. Peggy Smith fights for teen health

WebFor over five decades, Dr. Peggy Smith, a full professor at Baylor College of Medicine, has been a trailblazer in providing comprehensive reproductive health care to …

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Dawn Jenkins, HIV/AIDS healthcare warrior: ‘Know your …

WebHouston transplant Dawn Jenkins is nationally revered for her work as director of Thomas Street Health Center and HIV Services for Harris Health System. …

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10 things to know about mental health and kids

WebThe Defender looks at ten things to know about dealing with mental health and children. Mental illness does not equal weakness. Many African-Americans have …

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College campus healthcare access: HBCUs vs PWIs

WebBetween 1997 to 2019, UT received $15 billion more than TSU in state funding, just looking at the fall semesters. In biennium 2018-2019 UT was allocated 2/3 …

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Today: State of African American Health Town Hall, Health …

WebThe event registration and health fair will start at 4:30 p.m. and the town hall will run from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The State of African American Health Town Hall is …

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Highest STD rates in U.S.: Where does Houston rank

WebHouston ranks #58 for the highest STD rates in the nation according to a recent study that ranks the Top 100 U.S cities with the highest STD rates. Innerbody …

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#TBT: Blacks and Yoga, a Growing Phenomenon

WebBiochemically, Minard says yoga helps regulate blood pressure and diabetes, and stabilizes glucose, cholesterol and oxygen levels. “The physiological benefits, that’s …

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Black women find emotional freedom in ‘big chop’

WebA 2018 report from market research firm Mintel found that 40% of Black women wear their hair naturally with no chemicals. In addition, the firm found that at …

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Almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer

WebHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner publicly revealed his diagnosis during a Q&A after his annual State of the City address on Nov. 2 — months after an oncologist …

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UH professor leads Third Ward community initiative

WebA team of University of Houston students is actively addressing the needs of Houston’s marginalized communities. Since launching the inaugural HEALTH-RCMI …

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‘Tre Talk’ to discuss defeating diabetes, other illnesses

WebPhoto by Aswad Walker. On Thursday, Oct. 20 a collaborative of Houston-area organizations will be hosting a “Tre Talk” dinner and discussion on diabetes. Tre …

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Texas Children’s Hospital to close low-income health centers

WebThe Greenspoint facility at 700 North Sam Houston Parkway West is closing on Dec. 1, and the 9700 Bissonnet St. Suite 1000 W location – which already has …

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State of Black Women health event

WebSponsors for the 2nd State of Black Women Health Forum are H-E-B., Texas Children’s Hospital, J.P. Morgan Chase, The University of Texas MD Anderson …

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Five reasons to vote ‘Yes’ for Harris Health $2.5B bond

WebHere are some of the reasons to consider supporting this bond with a “yes” vote. Reason 1: Harris Health provides medical care to uninsured and underinsured …

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Montgomery Heart and Wellness: changing the health game

WebMontgomery says he’s seeing more young adults between 20-40-yrs-old with chronic illnesses such as Type-2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure …

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Air Alliance Houston battles matrix of killer pollution players

WebAir Alliance Houston was founded in the late 1980s to reduce the public health impacts of air pollution and advance environmental justice through research, …

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Kalief Browder’s brother is running for Mayor of New York City

WebAkeem Browder still grieves over the deaths of his brothers but is carrying on their legacy and fighting for change by running for mayor of New York City.

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