As Passover ends, here are a few interesting facts: “13 Things You Need to Know for Passover 2013.” Also, check out the Passover tweet: “The Seder Plate and Your Health: Nutritious Benefits of the Passover Symbols” huff.to/14iQbRx via @HealthyLiving 3… Read More ›
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Physician, Scientist, Social Reformer, Trailblazer, Black Man: Dr. James McCune Smith
Last month, I wrote an article about triskaidekaphobia, a syndrome suffered by individuals who have a fear of the number 13. The article discussed all sorts of superstitions and unfortunate occurrences associated with the number 13, specifically because the year 2013 is… Read More ›
Spotlight on Brain and Mental Health: T.B.I. and PTSD
The Problem: Traumatic Brain Injury (T.B.I.) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) pose significant annual health risks in the United States and have become increasingly high-profile in recent years.(1, 2) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7… Read More ›
14 Valentine’s Day Health Hazards (…And How to Avoid Them)
Image Credit: Dorkina Myrick, M.D., Ph.D. So, the single ladies are sad that no one has offered to “put a ring on it.” Even worse, there are no viable prospects in sight. The guys (and girls) are “searching for love… Read More ›
Happy New Year!!!
Welcome to my blog!!! This blog will serve as an information resource for all who wish to delve into the worlds of medicine, biomedical research, health policy, and politics. These are worlds I personally find quite fascinating, and there are… Read More ›
Then Again, Perhaps 2013 is NOT Such a Happy New Year for All…….
Then Again, Perhaps 2013 is NOT Such a Happy New Year for All……. Is this your year of fear? Perhaps you suffer from triskaidekaphobia. Triskaidekaphobia (tris•kai•deka•pho•bia, tris-kī-de-kə-ˈfō-bē-ə, or tris-kə-de-kə-ˈfō-bē-ə) is defined as a fear – either rational or irrational –… Read More ›
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