Robin Williams’ death highlights depression
BY STACY M. BROWN The suicide of Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has many shining a spotlight on depression, a mental illness that officials …
Insufficient vitamin D linked to prostate cancer in blacks
BY JAZELLE HUNT, NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — The relationship between melanin and vitamin D—the nutrient that sunlight provides—may …
CDC Locks Out Black Providers
On March 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded $115 million over five years to 21 organizations to provide technical assistance (TA) …