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What Ripped the Headlines in 2013 - It was an interesting year for Black celeb health news. Read about the most pressing news of 2013. —Kellee Terrell(Photos from left: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images, Margery Epstein/ WENN, Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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Everything Obamacare - With the roll out of President Obama’s open enrollment that started on Oct. 15, the news has been flooded with stories about the Health Insurance Marketplace (good and bad). From website woes, the best plans to sign up for, the ban of lifetime limits and pre-existing conditions and Medicaid expansion (of the lack there of), talk of health care reform has no plans on letting down anytime soon. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Actor Lee Thompson Young Commits Suicide  - The suicide of TNT's Rizzoli & Isles Lee Thompson Young over the summer was another reminder that the mental health of Black men can no longer be ignored. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says suicide is the third cause of death among African-American males between ages 15 and 24, behind homicide and accidents. Young suffered from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.  (Photo: Margery Epstein/ WENN)

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Alicia Keys Launches New HIV Campaign for Women - To commemorate National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Alicia Keys teamed up with Greater Than AIDS for a new campaign, EMPOWER. The project raises awareness around women and HIV here in the U.S. Watch a video clip of five positive women as they talk to Keys about their diagnosis, the stigma they face and what empowerment means to them. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup) 

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Lil Wayne Spends Week in Hospital for Seizures - This year, rapper Lil Wayne suffered multiple serious seizures, including one that caused a week-long stay in the hospital this spring. In an interview with Katie Couric this fall, Lil Wayne admitted that dehydration, epilepsy and not enough sleep triggered his attacks. He says this last seizure really scared him into take better care of himself. (Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Chris Brown Sent to Rehab for Anger Management - After another recent run-in with the law in October, singer Chris Brown entered a rehab facility in Malibu, California, to address his anger issues. "His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point," his camp said in a statement. It’s believed Brown could be in rehab until early 2014.  (Photo: Ajax / Splash News)

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Black Female Stars Reppin’ for Planned Parenthood - This year, Black celebs such as Gabrielle Union, Nia Long and Star Jones all extended themselves to show public support for the reproductive health organization Planned Parenthood. As the Root writes, these high-profile collaborations improve the relationship between the Black community and the organization, which has been accused of racism over the years. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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Celebs Winning the Battle of the Bulge - From Chaka Khan to Mo'Nique to Amber Riley to Jill Scott, 2013 was all about how Black celebs either lost weight or are keeping the pounds off. One of the biggest success stories came from singer Ruben Studdard, who lost a whopping 104 pounds this year after being on the show The Biggest Loser. (Photo: Bryan Steffy/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Robin Roberts Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Cancer Remission - This September, Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts celebrated being cancer-free for one year. Roberts announced in June that she had been diagnosed with myelodyplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow disorder triggered by treatment for breast cancer, five years ago.  (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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