Read about the medical breakthroughs impacting African-Americans in cancer research, healthy eating, diabetes and more.
The death of Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs brought international attention to pancreatic cancer, which took the life of the tech king in October. Unfortunately, as the National Cancer Institute would report, the disease disproportionately affects Blacks, with Black men faring the worst, doctors say.
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Stars Who Lost Their Battle With Cancer
05/17/2012
What Black Women Should Know About Heart Disease
03/02/2012
Photos : Tobacco Warning Labels
03/01/2012
Let’s Move! Campaign Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
02/09/2012
Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Events Around the U.S.
02/07/2012
Healthier Fast Food for Kids
01/17/2012
Black Stars Who Suffered From Kidney Failure
01/06/2012
World AIDS Day: Virtual Quilt
11/30/2011
Healthy Holiday Eating Guide
11/22/2011
Tips For Busy Moms-to-Be
10/28/2011
BET Goes Pink: Temeka Ward
10/03/2011
Learn about one survivior's experience.
10/03/2011
Read one woman's endearing story.
10/03/2011
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
03/10/2011
Elle Varner Promotes Literacy 05/21/2012
Harlem Celebrates Malcolm X Day 05/21/2012
The Status of Black Studies in Today’s Generation 05/18/2012
Donna Summer: Dead at 63 05/17/2012
Activist Speaks Out About Malcolm X 05/17/2012
Actor Romany Malco Breaks Down Mentorship 05/17/2012
Why The Election Hinges on Black Voters 05/17/2012
Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation Honors Mentors 05/16/2012
News: NASCAR's Newest Prodigy Is Black 05/16/2012
Obama Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on "To-Do List" 05/14/2012
Happy Mother's Day 05/14/2012
Floyd Mayweather talks Manny Pacquiao 05/07/2012
A New Chapter in Afghanistan 05/07/2012
Aretha Franklin: Living Legend 05/02/2012
News: Reactions to Junior Seau's Death 05/02/2012
Politicos Discuss Barriers to Voting 05/02/2012
Rosario Dawson on Why Your Vote Matters 05/02/2012
New Executive Order Helps Veterans 05/02/2012
Prevent Doubling Student Interest Rates 05/02/2012
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