News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
by Sebastian Castro “Black men have a 67% higher prostate cancer incidence rate compared to white men and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease,” says the American Cancer Society. Tony Hillery is a longtime member of the Harlem community. He remembered the day he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “When […]
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by The Harlem Times Staff In 2012, Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey set out on a mission to transform heart health education within the Black community, driven by a passion to bridge the gap in life-saving information and resources. Early on, The Harlem Times recognized the impact of her work, featuring her and the HeartSmarts program twice
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Part 1, The Heart of the Fight: Addressing Cancer Disparities by Sebastian Castro The Black community is overwhelmingly affected by cancer in what researchers and scientists deem is an “avoidable” consequence of structural racism. According to the American Cancer Society, African Americans “experience more illness, worse outcomes, and premature death,” having the “highest death rate
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by Sebastian Castro With the winter season in full swing, scientists expect to see an increase in rates of infection, especially of the flu, COVID-19, and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Kimberly L. Jeffries Leonard, who serves on the board of trustees at Fayetteville State University and holds a PhD from Howard University, urges
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Part One: How Christian Maugee Raises Awareness and Advancement of Treatments for Friedreich’s Ataxia by Mashari Grissom More than just a Friedreich’s Ataxia patient, Christian Maugee exemplifies being your own hero. Using his voice towards meaningful change, Christian continues to spread awareness of Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) while expressing the vitality of making patients feel human
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Imagine a life where every step becomes a struggle, where every movement feels like a battle against time. For thousands of individuals living with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), this is their daily reality. Yet, within this challenging journey lies a community driven by hope, resilience, and a determination to find a cure. On Saturday, February 1,
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by Tate Hutchinson Although the realm of particle physics may seem out of the scope of daily life, recent advancements have found an alternative use for the equipment used at the forefront of subatomic particle and dark matter study: a cutting-edge form of cancer treatment. The same technology that powers the 17-mile-long, $4.75 billion Large
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by Jade Coley Women’s Health Advocate, Sacred Womb Healer, Birth Doula, Podcaster, Yoni Steam Facilitator, and new mommy, Bianca Pitman has launched a new product from her Be You Beauty line, Divine Yoni Liquid Wash. Bianca’s natural and holistic remedies for reproductive care are changing the way women engage with the most powerful and vulnerable
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by Sebastian Castro On March 5, the late Dr. Patricia Bath was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Her daughter, Dr. Eraka Bath, accepted the award on her behalf. The National Women’s Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization and museum, “dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of distinguished American women,” according
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NEW YORK, NY – November 30, 2023 – The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program and Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) announce the development of the Paste Time Educator Toolkit, a free, online educational teaching resource to help educators include oral health education in their curriculum. The toolkit continues the partnership between BSBF and