Tyrin Turner: From ‘Menace’ To Man On A Mission 25 Years Later
During the 1990’s there were a barrage of Black movies that spoke to the gritty street life going on all across the U.S. There was New Jack City, Boyz N…
Woman Loses Over 150 Lbs After Being Hypnotized Into Thinking She Had Surgery
A 46-year-old woman lost over 150 pounds after being hypnotized into believing she had been fitted with a gastric band. Janice Rogers had weighed an overwhelming 255 pounds and became…
Jahi McMath: Brain Dead Teen Who Fought Life Support System, Dies
Jahi McMath, an Oakland teenager whose brain-death following a routine tonsil surgery in 2013 created national headlines, died on June 22, according to the family’s attorney. Over the years, the…
4 Apps to Help You Cure Your Social Media Addiction
Let’s face it. We‘re all a little addicted to social media and are guaranteed to check our phones first thing in the morning, during work meetings in the afternoon and…
What Are The Medication-Based Treatment Options For Opioid Addiction
Yesterday morning, I was seeing patients with a colleague of mine, a physician and medical director of a large clinic providing medical care to residents of an impoverished section of…
Dirt, Depression, and Childhood Obesity: Why Kids Need More Time Outside
It’s safe to say that technology has a grip on the youth like never before. From iPads to cell phones, it is safe to say our children are growing up…
6 Perks To Being Pregnant In The Summer
Depending on how your last winter went you may find yourself pregnant over the summer. I know everyone seems to think this is the worst thing ever, and don’t get…
4 Ways To Enhance Your Teenager’s Fitness
Teenagers have a lot on their plates. No, they don’t have to worry about paying a mortgage or setting up their 401k, but they do have to learn to balance…
Get The Gains: Here’s Your Essential Bicep Workout
We’re not saying skip leg day. That’s important too. The arms remain one of the focal points of everyone’s workout. Biceps are one of the most noticeable muscles you have,…
What Really Happens To The Body After Being Shot?
Gun violence is a public health concern in many eyes. Statistics from a 2016 Washington Post says there are more than 11,000 deaths as a result of murder or manslaughter…