Althea Fung
5 African American Icons Your Kids Can Write Black History Month Projects On
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If you are the parent of a school-age child you know the month of February means its time for a Black History Month project. While many students may choose to profile the life of those fallback figures that everyone already knows about, consider teaching your child about these African American pione
5 Surprising Foods High in Sodium
Your body needs sodium to maintain normal blood pressure and function of muscles and nerves. But between salt-laden french fries and meats, Americans are consuming too much sodium, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
5 Great Family-Friendly African American Films
Family time is the best time to teach your children about the contributions of African Americans to the rich culture of our nation. While you might not have the time or resources to take your children to the Martin Luther King monument in Washington, DC, there are great movies you can watch that are as entertaining as they are educational.
Children Attempt Suicide at a Younger Age
Young people who attempt suicide may be doing it at a younger age, according to a recently released study.
Cost Stops Many Canadians from Filling Prescriptions
One in ten Canadians says they cannot afford to adhere to their prescription medication, according to a report from researchers at University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.
Wine Researcher Accused of Falsifying Study
Have you been drinking wine to improve heart health? Well, your efforts may have been in vain. The author of a much publicized study, which linked resveratrol – an ingredient found in red wine – to cardiovascular health benefits, is being accused of falsifying his data.
Homicide Drops From List of Top 15 Leading Causes of Death
Murder has dropped off the list of top 15 causes of death in the United States, for the first time in almost 50 years.
Bacon Linked to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Eating two strips of bacon can increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.
Effects of Risk Factors For Obesity Causes People to Put on Weight
A new study published in the journal PLoS Medicine found people with several risk factors for obesity were more likely to put on weight.
Study: Surgeons Aged Between 35 and 50 Provide the Safest Care
When picking a doctor to perform surgery, you typically look at the physicians credentials, but maybe you should pay more attention to their age.
A new study finds surgeons aged 30 to 50 have the best operation outcomes compared to their younger and older colleagues.
CDC: Binge Drinking is Bigger Problem Than Previously Thought
More American adults are binge drinking and consuming more drinks when they do, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Top Health News Stories of 2011
The year 2011 might be well remembered as the year of the revolt with millions around the world protesting dictators, Americans rebelling against corporations and young adults protesting against high tuition costs in Europe. But 2011, can also be remembered as a year of advancements – and set backs – in the health and well being of the world.
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