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Genetics May Be Factor for Kidney Failure in Blacks

March Is National Kidney Awareness Month

Dialysis is often needed to manage kidney disease.
03/28/2012

Is Race a Factor in Who Supports Obama's Health Care Legislation?

The Supreme Court decides if the ACA is unconstitutional.
03/27/2012
Political Infighting Impacts the Wellness of America

Demonstrators Demand Their ObamaCare

Demonstrators rally for and against health care reform law.
03/26/2012
Are Black Men With Cancer Receiving Worse Follow Up Care?

Commentary: Why the Affordable Care Act Is Important to African-Americans

About 410,000 Black young adults gained coverage with ACA.
03/23/2012
Barack Obama Signs Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act Turns Two

Health reform gets repeal threats for its second birthday.
03/22/2012

The Affordable Care Act Heads to the Supreme Court

Arguments will focus on the law's individual mandate.
03/22/2012
January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

African-Americans Urged to Get Screened for Glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma is leading cause of blindness in Blacks.
03/19/2012

Sugary Drinks and Sodas Linked to Heart Disease in Men

Sugary drinks can increase risk of a heart attack.
03/16/2012

Commentary: A Black Baby for Charlize Theron

She will help set an example to adopt needy U.S. babies.
03/15/2012

Will the Real Rick Santorum Please Stand Up?

Santorum has in the past supported Black communities.
03/15/2012