Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women Tuesday, November 22, 2005—With a few hours of exercise each week, Black women can reduce their risk of breast cancer to the same extent that White women can, new research suggests.
November 15, 2005
Minorities More Likely to Face Heart Failure in United States Tuesday, November 15, 2005—Among Medicare enrollees, the rate of hospitalization for heart failure is higher among Blacks and Hispanics than among other ethnic groups, according to researchers in Atlanta and Miami.
November 14, 2005
Clearing the Air on Asthma - African Americans at High Risk Monday, November 14, 2005—Breathing is an ongoing occurrence and an everyday part of life.The freedom to breathe, however, is something that many of us take for granted.Did you know that asthma is the leading chronic illness among children, claiming over 5,000 lives each year?
Observational Study in Ten Beauty Salons Friday, November 4, 2005—Researchers from the North Carolina Beauty and Health Project conducted an observational study in 10 North Carolina beauty salons to gain insight into naturally occurring conversations between cosmetologists and customers.
November 03, 2005
Fred Hutchinson Hereos: Carol Versey Thursday, November 3, 2005—Versey, owner of Salon Lorache, was among a number of Seattle-area beauty salon proprietors who participated in the Hutchinson Center's African-American Women's Health Information Study, but her salon produced a very positive response.
