By d-mars.com News Provider The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about the signs and symptoms of a “brain attack” the first line of defense to stroke prevention. “I’m a fanatical fan of football, so you can imagine how excited I was to enter the stadium to…
By d-mars.com News Provider Experts in healthcare are continuously striving to develop new innovations that can improve and save lives. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists, physicians, and researchers continued to advance medical knowledge, enhance screening and diagnostic tools, and improve disease management platforms, bringing new hope to patients in 2021. When it comes to…
By d-mars.com News Provider Each year, millions of Americans get sick from “seasonal influenza” (“the flu”). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 38 million people got sick with the flu during the 2019-2020 flu season. The flu is more dangerous than the common cold and children are at higher…
Source: PRN Newswire Morehouse College, the nation’s only HBCU dedicated to developing and educating men, today announced the planned launch of Morehouse Online, an online undergraduate program that will complement its heralded traditional on-campus experience. Morehouse Online is the centerpiece of Morehouse’s digital transformation and part of a strategy to create innovative and robust programs…
By d-mars.com News Provider Rare is the person who hasn’t been impacted by cancer in some way. Maybe it’s your parent fighting for their life. Perhaps it’s a friend going through a difficult treatment. It could be a neighbor or colleague who was recently diagnosed and who now faces complex decisions. It also might be…
Source: PRN Newswire New data released today by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) shows a significant gap in vaccine confidence among Black adults in the US. Despite bearing a disproportionate burden of serious disease and death related to COVID-19 and influenza (flu), a large percentage of Black adults say they will not get…
Source: PRN Newswire A new national survey of African American parents reveals strong support for educational options in the Black community, especially for full-time virtual programs. The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, surveyed 1,007 African American parents of k-12 students enrolled in public schools across the country on their thoughts related to their child’s…
By d-mars.com News Provider No topic gets the heart pumping like love. And despite plenty of advice from experts, not everyone shows affection in the same way. This Valentine’s Day, why not try to communicate with your paramour like you never have before? Instead of saying “I love you,” say “je t’aime” or “ich liebe…
By d-mars.com News Provider Many of us are looking for ways to be more proactive about our health. One way to accomplish that is by adopting more healthy habits to support our immune systems. “In addition to adequate sleep, exercise, eating a balanced diet and managing stress, it’s also important to support gut health,” says…
By d-mars.com News Provider **Permission granted by ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams.At 42, ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams never saw herself as someone who had a heart problem. She was active, paid attention to what she ate and felt healthy. But one day, while on her usual run, she felt her heart flutter and went to the doctor. Six years later,…
Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the National Battle of the Bands, announces the “National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB): Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” film presented by Pepsi. The hour-long, syndicated film will premiere throughout February in more than 50 markets across the country in honor of Black History Month to shine an intimate light…
By d-mars.com News Provider High blood pressure — the leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke — continues to disproportionately affect communities of color. Addressing this health inequity is especially important right now, as people with hypertension and serious heart conditions are at an increased risk for more severe outcomes if they acquire COVID-19….
By d-mars.com News Provider With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealistic. However, industry experts say that it’s actually a great time for those in this age bracket to consider making the leap. “Whether you’re…
Maintaining a passion for school can be tough during the spring semester, particularly during an unusual academic year. Here is a round-up of tools and strategies to help motivate students and facilitate their success: Outside counsel: Now is a great time for students to meet with their academic advisor or counselor. Doing so can expand…
By d-mars.com News Provider More than 12 million people are currently employed in tech-related occupations in the U.S., either as information technology (IT) professionals or employees of technology companies. Yet employer demand for tech workers is still strong in many markets and industries, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government and education. Unfortunately, misperceptions…
HOUSTON, TEXAS (January 28, 2021) — Amber Mostyn and Mostyn Law have commissioned original works from a number of local artists, inviting them to share their personal interpretations of the image of Vice President Kamala Harris. These works, created by Linda Simien Kelly, Rico Edwards and Kaima Marie, among others, will be awarded in an…
By d-mars.com News Provider As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try. Learn a language: Bonjour! ¡Hola! With an array of…
By d-mars.com News Provider It’s an unfortunate case of cause and effect: As temperatures drop, thermostats go up, along with your utility bill. Homeowners nationwide know that it can be expensive to keep a home comfortable during cold weather. What’s more, with the whole family at home working and studying remotely, you’re probably using more…
“These national findings demonstrate the critical need to ensure that equity is a part of all efforts to ensure information and access to services for women. Our findings reveal that Hispanic and Black women are not getting the information they need for their health,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the…
LOS ANGELES – Jan. 31, 2021 – PRLog — Actor Kedrick Brown does it all. When he is not on your tv screen, you can find him molding the future artist of tomorrow in his HISD classroom at Audrey H. Lawson Middle School in Houston, Texas. During this final season of BLACK LIGHTNING, Brown has been able to give his students a unique…