The widening of the nutrition gap
Non-Latino Blacks and Mexican-Americans were significantly less likely to have upgraded the quality of their diets than were non-Latino Whites.
BY MELISSA HEALY
LOS ANGELES TIMES...
Getting to the heart of the meal
BY RONDA RACHA PENRICE
URBAN NEWS SERVICE
The roots of soul food run deep.
Mary McCallum-Stewart isn’t as well-known as Sylvia Woods, purveyor of Harlem’s legendary eatery,...
Fixing the pain problem
SAFE, EFFECTIVE OPTIONS FOR LONG-TERM TREATMENT
Pain relief doesn’t have to come in a bottle, however. Physical therapists can provide a safe, drug-free alternative for...
CDC: 38 percent of US adults now obese
Children and teens are at 17 percent, new studies show
BY KAREN KAPLAN
LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
How do government agencies, private foundations, industry groups and professional societies...
Florida stores helping consumers buy foreign drugs despite ban
BY PHIL GALEWITZ
KAISER HEALTH NEWS/TNS
LAKELAND – A hardy market for imported low-cost prescription drugs has taken root in Florida, nourished by older Americans and...
A free checkup for young athletes
Family First Health Center provides physicals for kids eager to play sports
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DAYTONA TIMES STAFF
Dr. Delicia M. Haynes, founder and CEO of the...
Stroke happens regardless of age, race or gender
MAYO CLINIC NEWS
NETWORK (TNS)
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, someone...
Halifax Health showcases renovated neonatal unit with virtual tour
SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES
Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach is celebrating the completion of renovations to its Betty Jane France Level II...
The nutritional benefits of drinking milk
FAMILY FEATURES
Ninety-six percent of Americans have milk in their refrigerators, and for good reason – it’s one of the most naturally nutrient-rich beverages available.
The...
Holdsclaw discusses ‘Mind/Game’ documentary, mental illness
Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Rick Goldsmith, the film chronicles her rise to basketball stardom and her battle against mental illness while offering a...
