By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor| Photo courtesy of Leonard Wilson At first glance, 59-year-old fitness trainer Leonard Wilson appears to be in peak physical condition. Leonard Wilson (courtesy photo). Standing 6’3” with 24-inch biceps, Wilson easily bench presses over 300 pounds and squats more than 400 […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Suffering a personal injury can be a life-altering event, bringing not only physical and emotional pain but also significant financial strain. While a personal injury award can provide much-needed compensation, it can also create an unexpected dilemma for individuals relying on essential public benefits in New York, such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security […]
By Sandy Connors It’s a common myth that Black skin doesn’t need sun protection, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While melanin-rich skin does provide some natural protection against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, it is still vulnerable to sun damage, premature aging, and even skin cancer. Understanding how the sun affects Black […]
Photos credit: Reggae Marathon For Jamaican Americans planning a visit home, whether to reconnect with family, attend Independence celebrations, or take in the island’s unmatched music culture, December 2025 offers a new kind of homecoming. The Reggae Marathon—Jamaica’s most iconic road race, traditionally held along the scenic coastline of Negril—is making a bold shift. For […]
By PAHO Geneva, 23 June 2025 (PAHO) — The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, warning that action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising industry interference challenges tobacco policies and control efforts. The report focuses on […]
Photo courtesy: Destine Media New York, NY June 18, 2025 — Internationally acclaimed dancehall star Konshens is gearing up to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Pool Party, on Friday June 27, a vibrant, genre-blending body of work that reflects both a personal and musical rebirth. Set for release on [insert release date], the album offers a […]
By Caribbean Business Report The most significant cultural event in St. Kitts and Nevis reached new international heights with the highly anticipated media launch of the St. Kitts-Nevis National Carnival, known locally as Sugar Mas, in New York City on June 4th, 2025, at Jasmine’s Caribbean Cuisine. This vibrant event marked a monumental moment […]
By Santosh Kumar Gautam, The Conversation | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / shutterstock.com On June 11, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a slate of eight new members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on national vaccine policy. The announcement, made on the […]
An in-depth analysis with historical context, geopolitical dynamics, and forward-looking solutions. By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. Executive Summary Overview: Mozambique faces a severe, systemic food crisis impacting over 5 million people, driven by climate shocks, Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado, and sweeping cuts in U.S. development aid under the Trump Administration. […]
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