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Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
Why is your street address such a good predictor of your health? Increasingly, Southeast Asian immigrants like Gwai Boonkeut are moving into neglected urban neighborhoods where African Americans have
The Mystery of Black-White Differences in Infant Mortality
Neonatologists James Collins and Richard David specialize in the care of infants born too soon or too small. Their research on differences in birth outcomes between African American and white American
How Racism Impacts Pregnancy Outcomes
UCLA obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Michael Lu believes that for many women of color, racism over a life time, not just during the nine months of pregnancy, increases the risk of preterm delivery.
Interesting Fact I Thought You'd Like to Know... Sperm in All Animals Originated 600 Million Years Ago
A gene responsible for sperm production is so vital that its function has remained unaltered throughout evolution and is found in almost all animals, according to a new study. The results suggest the
High Heels Reshape Leg Muscles, Create Pain When Not Worn
Women who wear high heels daily might be signing up for more than a little foot pain. Habitual high-heel wearing can lead to changes in the calf muscle and tendons, according to a new study. So mu
Your Thoughts Re: Utah Breech of Personal Data on Immigrant List Likely Came from State Workers?
(CNN) -- Utah officials are trying to determine whether government data were used to compile a list of more than 1,300 alleged illegal immigrants that included contact information, Social Security num
From Presente.org Team: VIDEO Arizona All-Star Game Debate Rages On!
Dear Friend, Thanks to you, Presente.org's Move the Game campaign is making an impact! Check out the video to see how: On Monday, we showed up at the All-Star Game with more than 100,000 petiti
What About Our Money?
A couple months before Rich and I were married, I received a startling phone call from our pastor. "I got the results of your FOCCUS inventory," he said. "You guys have a lot of issues that need to b
All Work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and Jill a rich widow. Take time to rest. ~Evan Esar~
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy is a proverb. Its meaning is that without time off from work, a person becomes bored and boring. The sentiment expressed by this proverb was first recorded
Summer Temps Wanted for Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup
Transportation to the Gulf Coast will be provided The Shamrock Environmental Corporation (HR) Group has been contracted to conduct this recruitment to provide support personnel to assist with the oi
Your Thoughts Re: Argentina Legalizes Gay Marriage In Historic Vote?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina legalized same-sex marriage Thursday, becoming the first country in Latin America to grant gays and lesbians all the legal rights, responsibilities and protections
Could Your Scrubs be Making Your Patients Sick?
July 9, 2010 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.7 million health care-associated infections occur every year in hospitals across the United States, and that 99,000 of th
Billboard linking President Obama, Hitler Removed
DES MOINES, Iowa - A conservative group on Wednesday replaced a billboard comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Lenin, calling the sign a bad decision that reflected poorly on
Baby Names That Cause Parents Trouble
New parents need to look no further than the Internet for thousands of options, and some even enlist the help of naming consultants and numerologists to find the perfect moniker. For every thousand
Does Anyone Know Whether Grey's Anatomy Episodes Are Out On DVD?
Did anyone see Grey's Anatomy, the Story of Izzie and Denny when it aired? I just wanted to find out what the heck is going on with Izzie after Denny died? Did Denny actually come back as a ghost o
Dirty Little Secrets the Republicans Don't Want You to Know
Americans are angry at the slow pace of economic recovery. So the Republicans now have the audacity to argue that Obama and the Democrats are responsible for the hardships that they themselves created
Atheist Group Files Federal Suit Against City for Opening Meetings in Prayer
The Atheists of Florida filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the City of Lakeland for opening commission meetings in prayer. The lawsuit alleges that the commission's purpose in its policy is "t
Code Red - Beware Killer Coumadin!
If you've recently received a free sample pack of Coumadin from your doctor, DO NOT USE IT! The FDA just issued an urgent recall alert for sample packs of Coumadin in the 1 mg strength--because ta
Have You Heard the News? Goodbye to Tampons & Sanitary Pads, Hello Diva Cup!
The DivaCup, a menstrual alternative, ends hassles with unreliable disposable tampons and sanitary pads in endless absorbencies, shapes and styles. This makes it perfect for all activities. Your
Let Me Look Into Your Eyes: Have You Heard of Iridology?
Iridology (also known as iridodiagnosis[is an alternative medicine technique whose proponents believe that patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris can be examined to determine informat
Dedicated to Brother Clark Maxwell, a Really Groovy BIA Brother: Classic Marvin Gaye "Got To Give It Up"
I love you Brother Clark almost as much as I love Marvin Gaye songs. Ha! Oh well since I can't really and truly express with words just how much you mean to me with all the knowledge and wisdom you "
It's Simply Bootylicious: the Brazilian Booty Lift!
Leandro Carvalho's Brazil Butt Lift® is the proven way to reduce, shape, and lift your behind. Many of the world's top lingerie and bikini supermodels seek out Leandro to get their bodies and booties
Taraji P. Henson talks about Jaden at the BET Awards 2010 Afterparty
BlackTree TV caught up with Taraji P. Henson immediately following the 2010 BET Awards, and we had a chance to talk to her about her recent project The Karate Kid and some future projects she is worki
BET Awards 2010 Afterparty w/ LisaRaye and Kai
BlackTree TV's Jamaal Finkley catches up with LisaRaye McCoy and her beautiful daughter Kai at the Creme of the Crop BET Awards 2010 Afterparty. ;As we stated earlier, BET did not invite BlackTree Med
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