More Black People Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening Under New Guidelines Read the article by clicking on the link below: https://www.cancerhealth.com/article/black-people-eligible-lung-cancer-screening-new-guidelines#lid=73022c05d7.5bd2db507c
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Preventing Suicide
HHS Partnership Center Director, Rev. Dr. Que English and Choose Healthy Life (CHL) faith leaders share their lived experiences, address stigma and the importance of using the easily accessible 988 Suicide & Crises Lifeline
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ROM-Renewing of the Mind
Everyone agrees that a mind is essential to a productive human existence. And there are multiple trains of thought on how to have an orderly mind. The Bible points to the Word as the means by which humans can, if they are willing, change the way we think (see Romans 12:2 and Hebrews 4:12). ROM...
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High Blood Pressure
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 130/80, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease...
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Fighting diabetes
You don’t have to surrender to a diabetes diagnosis. Fighting diabetes is possible with a good plan. Listen to your doctor and dietician–and understand the meaning behind your numbers! Subscribe to a food network and learn about food chemistry. Start a sustainable exercise plan: even 20 minutes a day will help. Get support from others...
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Childhood Obesity
A condition in which a child is significantly overweight for his or her age and height. Very common More than 3 million cases per year in the United States Medium-term: resolves within months Usually self-treatable Usually self-diagnosable Lab tests or imaging not required Childhood obesity can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. There may...
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Breast Cancer
A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. Common More than 200,000 cases per year in the United States Treatable by a medical professional Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, bloody...
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HEP-C
An infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. Common More than 200,000 cases per year in the United States Treatable by a medical professional Spreads easily Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required The virus is spread by contact with contaminated blood, for example, from sharing needles or...