Letter to the Editor Cherry. Grape. Vanilla. Today’s kids not only see these flavors in their Halloween candy, but also in a variety of new flavored-tobacco products designed to hook teens in my … [Read more...]
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American Cancer Society Arms Community with Knowledge, Support this October
By Dylan Deprey At the age of 93 years old, Sylvia Washington died from pancreatic cancer. Ironically enough, her favorite color was purple, the same color as the symbolic ribbon for … [Read more...]
Prostate Cancer in African American Men
Courtesy of Brain, Brawn, & Body Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. While it isn’t known why African American men have higher rates … [Read more...]
Single Mom Who Beat Breast Cancer Becomes Advocate for Milwaukee Women’s Health
By Ariele Vaccaro Even after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Milwaukee resident and single mom of four adult children Khasema Johnson never felt bad for herself. “I never had a why … [Read more...]
Dreaming, Believing in Prostate Cancer Cure
By Stacy M. Brown Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Robert Ginyard doesn’t have a cure for cancer nor does he have a concrete solution for preventing the dreaded … [Read more...]
860 WNOV Exclusive: Family Counseling Center Seeks to Soothe Troubled Black Minds
By Eelisa Jones After three years of providing foster care services for young men, Jermaine Reed, founder of Fresh Start Family Counseling Center (FSFCC), said that he had recognized a trend which … [Read more...]
Hidden Toxins Contaminate Black Homes
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent Consumers aren’t looking for health problems when they shop at dollar stores or keep older furniture, but a cocktail of chemicals seeping from … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds Obama Administration Investment in Wisconsin’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin applauded a federal investment from the Obama Administration in Wisconsin’s prescription drug abuse and overdose prevention efforts. The … [Read more...]
The Burden of Asthma in Milwaukee: Part One
By Dr. Dorian James, RCP Milwaukee is affected by asthma more than most cities in the U.S. and currently is in the midst of an asthma crisis. As recently as 2009, Milwaukee’s asthma population … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Assembly Considers Bill That Would De-fund Planned Parenthood
By Ariele Vaccaro A new bill that would give the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) priority over Planned Parenthood for Title X funding garnered passionate support and opposition during … [Read more...]
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