Inspiring the next generation of dentists
From possibly my mid-teens I can recall having my first and only Black dentist in the UK. This was not a deliberate effort on my part to be allocated a Black de... Read More...
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Sickle Cell Disease: A Disproportionate Burden on African Descent, Struggles, and Urgent Calls for Support
Introduction:
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) stands as a formidable challenge, especially for individuals of African descent. This genetic blood disorder, caused b... Read More...
The Pawpaw Handbook: A Complete Guide to America’s Forgotten Fruit
Pawpaws: A Unique North American Fruit
Introduction
Pawpaws (Asimina triloba) are a tasty tree fruit native to eastern North America. Often described as a mix... Read More...
Fruits of Deception: Unmasking Carbide’s Threat to Consumer Well-being
Carbide, a compound seemingly innocuous, harbors a complex tale of innovation, peril, and ethical dilemmas. While its industrial applications in strengthening t... Read More...
Dr Kalibala is the ‘avocado man’ helping sustain Africa with seeds
Dr Robert James Kalibala is a scientist born in Uganda, East Africa. Raised in Britain from a tender age, he became enthralled with everything medicine as a chi... Read More...
Transforming Healthcare through Lifestyle Medicine: A Holistic Path to Wellness and Economic Savings
Intro
A. Definition and Overview of Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle medicine is a rapidly growing field that focuses on addressing the root causes of chronic... Read More...
The Chilling Truth: How Cold Water Impacts Your Health
In the quest for optimal health, the choice between sipping ice-cold water or a steaming cup holds deeper implications than we might realize. The temp... Read More...
The Health Dangers of Drinking Bottled Water
Unveiling the Hidden Hazards of Bottled Water: A Closer Look at the Risks and What You Can Do
Bottled water has long been marketed as a convenient and seem... Read More...
Empowering Black Communities: Battling Diabetes and Heart Disease Disparities
Diabetes and heart disease are two of the most pressing health concerns in the United States. Alarmingly, Black Americans face a disproportionate burden of thes... Read More...
Weaponizing Black Motherhood: Myths, Systems, and Abolition
Introduction
Myths about Black women have played a complex and enduring role in shaping societal attitudes and policies. These myths, deeply entrenched in hist... Read More...
How a young woman is reshaping how we think about Dementia
In the United States, approximately 5 million White people have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia which can adversely affect cognitive funct... Read More...
New venue will bring holistic wellness to Hammersmith
Ex-professional boxer and fitness instructor, Max Wallace and his wife, gospel singer Ruth Wallace will ceremoniously take over Bushwacker, a local well-known h... Read More...
An event for the whole family: Black History Activity Books Launch and Expo 3.0
After over two decades of designing graphic artwork for various clients such as the Yellow Pages and local authorities such as Sandwell Council and Birmingham C... Read More...
From Boxer to Artist. Max Wallace’s inspirational journey.
When it comes to holistic well-being, Max Wallace appears to tick all the boxes. He is a trained fitness instructor, ex-professional boxer, and runs his own bus... Read More...
