1 / 10

Can Exercise Make Young Women Less Violent? - A new study suggests that exercise may help make young women become less violent. Researchers from Columbia University in New York looked at Black and Latina teens and found that girls who were more physically active were less likely to engage in violent behaviors, be in a gang and carry a weapon, says Science Daily. —Kellee Terrell (Photo: PM Images/GettyImages)

Photo By GettyImages

2 / 10

How Laila Ali Got Her Bikini Body Back - Laila Ali, daughter of boxing legend Muhammad Ali and mother of two, recently talked to People.com about how she got her bikini body back after giving birth to her last child in 2011. Ali, who has never been into junk food, admits to being a naturally “big girl” who runs three times a week, strength trains with weights and eats lean proteins and vegetables most of the time.  (Photo: People Magazine, June 2013)

3 / 10

Doctors Unaware of Their Own Obesity Bias - Obese Americans face a lot of stigma, including their doctor’s office, says a new report. Researchers found that two out of five medical students are completely unaware of their own ill feelings toward overweight and obese patients. The study’s authors emphasize that this bias can negatively impact the patient-doctor relationship and compromise the patient’s health, writes Science Daily.   (Photo: Rick Gershon/Getty Images)

4 / 10

The History of African-American Chefs in the White House - Since the days of George Washington, African-Americans have worked (either through slavery or free will) in the White House’s kitchens. In a new retrospective, Adrian Miller and former White House executive chef Walter Scheib will host "Black Chefs in the White House,” writes the Denver Post. The event will talk about the diverse cuisine (not just soul food) that Black cooks brought to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave over the years.  (Photo: Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)

5 / 10

Chicago’s Deadly Memorial Day Weekend  - While for many of us, this past Memorial Day weekend was filled with food and fun, but in certain areas in Chicago, it was riddled with gun violence. Twenty-three people were injured and six were killed over the three-day weekend reported the Chicago Sun Times. However, this was a 10 percent drop from last year’s gun violence rate.  (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

6 / 10

Crack Baby Epidemic Not as Severe as Once Believed - Crack’s lasting effect in children born with the drug in their system may have been exaggerated, says a new study. Researchers from University of Maryland analyzed over 27 studies and 5,000 teens born with cocaine in their system and found that the drug didn’t cause long-term behavior problems, attention disorders or poor grades, reported USA Today.  (Photo: Getty Images/Blend Images RM)

7 / 10

More Blacks in Texas Uninsured and Live in Poverty - A new report has found that African-Americans in the Lone Star State have experienced economic decline over the past decade. Blacks in Texas had the lowest median household income, 70 percent of single moms lived in poverty and 20 percent of Blacks had no form of health insurance (private or government-issued). (Photo: Peter Essick/ GettyImages)

8 / 10

Are Teens Influenced by Alcohol Use in Movies? - While images of tobacco products in major films have gone down over the years, alcohol use and liquor images have gone up, says a new study. Researchers found that they are present in "42.3 percent [of] youth rated movies and 85.5 percent in adult rated movies," Time.com wrote. However, the science is conflicting on whether or not seeing booze encourages teens to drink it.  (Photo: GettyImages)

9 / 10

Understanding Skin Cancer Warning Signs - With summer almost here, it’s important to protect your skin and be aware of the warning signs of skin cancer. A HealthDay News article offers up some prevention tips: Get annual checkups with a dermatologist, do self-checks at home and wear sunscreen every day. Also pay attention to moles and whether or not they change over time.  (Photo: GettyImages)

Photo By (Photo: Courtesy Mario Badescu)

10 / 10

McDonalds Under More Criticism for Marketing to Children - Despite McDonalds making changes to make their menu healthier, health advocates took the fast food company to task during their recent stockholders meeting, according to the Associated Press. The company was criticized for advertising their unhealthy foods towards children; Black athletes were used to market toward communities of color; and the fact that McDonalds restaurants are in some hospitals.  (Photo: REUTERS /MARIO ANZUONI /LANDOV)