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H1N1 Black Child Deaths Rates Are Higher
		Unsure About Disparity Black and Hispanic children have suffered higher proportional death rates from the H1N1 virus (swine flu) than their White counterparts. According to the Center for Disease Control, Black and Hispanic children have a greater number of H1N1 deaths since the epidemic started sweeping the nation last March. >>more

A Face Of Hyperosmia There are fragrances and odors that can be overwhelming enough to cause nausea, sneezing or sometimes, even mild headaches. For Minister Virgie Lindsey, many scents often causing intense headaches and eye pain. She suffers from a rare condition known as hyperosmia. >>more		Keep Eye On Eye Health To many people, good vision means good eye health. But that is not necessarily true. A comprehensive eye examination can catch problems with your eyes well before your vision is affected. Aaron Weingeist, M.D., regularly sees patients who thought they were perfectly fine. >>more

Holistic Health Care With the bad job market and employment lay offs daily, many affected are seeking answers on how to take care of their families, pay the mortgage and keep food on the table. Even the day to day stress of maintaining telephone and utilities are burdensome to say the least. >>more		Learn About COPD What’s the difference between awareness and understanding? The answer could save your life. COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung disease that over time makes it hard to breathe. It is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. >>more



COMMENTARY
Pancreatic Cancer Pancreatic cancer is not a new disease. It just so happens that it has received a lot of attention in recent months with the health battles of celebrities including actor Patrick Swayze and football great Gene Upshaw. Their struggle with pancreatic cancer has shed some light on the severity of this disease. >>more		Responce To Advisory The following is a statement by Willarda V. Edwards, M.D., MBA, president of the National Medical Association, regarding the 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations to conduct breast cancer screenings between the ages of 50 and 75. >>more