Be honest: How many times have you had conversations within your inner circle that include phrases like “That’s what’s wrong with Black folks,” or “Black people can’t never come together”? We can be quick to offer a version of “smh,” but how often do these arguments lead to solutions? Emmy …
Read More »Medical News Today: Study sets blood pressure target for people over 80
Lowering an older person’s systolic blood pressure to 120 mmHg or lower reduces the risk of heart disease, but increases the chance of kidney changes. Share on PinterestOlder adults may need different guidelines for maintaining healthy blood pressure, new research suggests. In the United States, over half of the people …
Read More »Tennessee Governor to Sign Adoption Bill Targeting LGBTQ Couples
Photo: Mark Humphrey (AP) So I guess the takeaway here is that Republicans don’t like kids. I mean, how else do you explain this? NBC News reports that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced plans to sign a bill into law that would protect taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care …
Read More »Medical News Today: Exercises and remedies for Baker's cysts
A Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a sac of fluid that forms behind the knee. Baker’s cysts tend to feel hard when the knee is fully extended and soft when the knee is bent. Physical therapists call this change in density Foucher’s sign. Most Baker’s cysts …
Read More »Cam Newton & Kia Proctor, Mother of His 4 Children, Reportedly Split After NFL Star Had Secret Baby With IG Model
Cam Newton and Kia Proctor, his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his four children, reportedly split up a few months ago. And now we may know the reason why. According to Sports Gossip, the Carolina Panthers quarterback had a secret baby with Instagram model La Reina Shaw over …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics Daily: Actually, Women Win Quite a Lot
The argument has some wings: ‣ Democrats snatched back control of the House of Representatives in 2018. Women led that so-called blue wave: A record number of women won big races, setting a record for the number of women lawmakers in Congress. ‣ Suburban white women—historically fairly reliably Republicans—have left …
Read More »Medical News Today: Demisexuality: What to know
Demisexuality is a type of sexuality or sexual orientation. People who identify as demisexual only feel sexual attraction to another person if they form a strong emotional bond or connection with them first. Keep reading for more information about what a demisexual is and how demisexuality differs from other sexual …
Read More »High School Student Faces Criminal Charges After Viral Video Shows Fight With Substitute Teacher
A high school student may be facing criminal charges after instigating a fight with a substitute teacher. At a Miami high school on Monday (Jan. 13), a female 10th-grade student and a female substitute teacher got into a fight. Students in the classroom caught the brawl on video, which …
Read More »Cynthia Erivo Reacts To Oscar Nomination
As soon as the list of Oscar nominees were announced, outrage shortly followed as only one Black woman was nominated for an honor. That woman was Cynthia Erivo, for her starring role in Harriet. While being nominated for such a prestigious award, particularly since it puts her one step away …
Read More »Medical News Today: Full liquid diet: Everything you need to know
A full liquid diet means that a person eats no solid foods and only consumes liquids, such as soups, juices, and smoothies. For most people, it is a temporary measure and not a long-term nutritional strategy. Full liquids are different than clear liquids. On a clear liquid diet, a person …
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