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Does Hypertension Run in Your Family?
Rhonda Peters explains how to check for and reduce high blood pressure, the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.



A Royal Proclamation
Queen Latifah explains how embracing who you are physically, emotionally and spiritually leads to a better body image.



Denial Kills
Years after her dad died of AIDS complications from drug use, WNBA player Candice Wiggins rejects the stigma.



Shocks to the System
Domestic abuse is often overlooked as a cause of post- traumatic stress disorder.



Stigma Fighter
Read about how actor Hill Harper from CSI:NY became an HIV/AIDS soldier.


Back to the Basics
Why some nutritionists say traditional foods and cooking methods are so much healthier than the way we eat now.



Natural vs. Not
What's all this fussin', fightin' and feudin' about how folks choose to wear their hair?



Lupus Questions Answered
Does this autoimmune disease run in your family? Learn about lupus and how docs treat it.



Downtime
Real Health blogger Hydeia Broadbent says a woman should address her own well-being and practice self-love before committing herself to others.



Back in the Driver's Seat
How Wayne Starks successfully navigated addiction, homelessness and coinfection with HIV and hep C.



A Sickle-Cell Rap
Hip-hop star Prodigy talks about living with sickle-cell anemia.


Current Issue
The spring 2012 issue features Queen Latifah on body image, how to avoid diet-related health problems, summer camps for children affected by HIV/AIDS and much more.



Learn Fitness-Friendly Hairstyling
What good is sporting a cute 'do if it keeps you from working out and staying fit?



Hair-Care Quiz
How much do you know about protecting your hairline from damage?



Improve Your Total Health
It's called practicing self-care.



Gains and Losses
Sleep deprivation doesn’t only leave you drowsy—it may also cause you to overeat unhealthy foods.



Real Health Focus
It’s been said that if you don’t do things for yourself no one else will. But that's not always true.


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Bill to Create $3B Fund in Exchange for Generic HIV Drugs

Blacks Less Likely to Get Critical Pre-Hospital Care After Cardiac Arrest

Massachusetts Cuts Over $1M From HIV Testing in Jails

Today’s Lesson: Update Old-School Hair Care

Avoid Breakage: Use Conditioners That Give Tangles the Slip

Risky Business: Black Women’s Hair Care Routines Can Actually Hurt Them

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