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Another physician, this one unnamed, noted that regular motion appeared to help. “Dr. Rush,” he wrote, “informs us that he saw three persons who had been cured of consumption by the hardships of military life in the Revolutionary War.” The writer himself advised slightly less strenuous activities: horseback riding, hunting, …

Fear is spreading over the coronavirus but not for some young people. There is endless footage of millennials partying on beaches and packed together in crowds, which can only spread the highly contagious. Madea is not here for it.  Madea (via Tyler Perry) posted a hilarious about the importance of  …

The spread of COVID-19, known as coronavirus, has brought nearly every aspect of public life to a grinding halt. Businesses are suffering as a result of government mandates for people to stay indoors, and that certainly includes sex work.  But iconic Atlanta strip club Magic City is attempting to beat …

Tributes are still pouring in for Kobe and Gigi Bryant who died in a helicopter crash on January 26.  And Vanessa Bryant recently showed some love to an amazing tribute tattoo for her late husband and daughter. On March 19, Vanessa wrote on Instagram, “Just came across this. So amazing. …

(Image: iStock/CatLane) In a move many saw coming, the IRS has delayed the April 15 deadline to file taxes for three months to July 15 while the government finds new ways to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced the change Friday on Twitter. “We are moving …

Kanye West is stepping up to fight against hunger in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak. On Thursday (March 20), the 42-year-old music mogul donated to The Dream Center in Los Angeles which “serves as a resource center focused on finding solutions to homelessness, hunger, and the lack of …

(Image: Walmart) In light of the recent global pandemic and outbreak of COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, many companies have stepped up by donating to philanthropic efforts to combat and contain the virus along with helping those who have been the most impacted economically in its wake. Earlier this …

Screenshot: The Intercept Black people have a turbulent and often volatile relationship with law enforcement. Our white counterparts often view this conflict between cops and black folk through a lens of privilege, causing them to offer suggestions nobody asked them for, including their go-to proverb: “If you’ve done nothing wrong, …

After premiering his remote spin-off The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah on YouTube earlier this week, the Comedy Central talent host has recently addressed COVID-19 as it pertains to  young spring breakers who swarmed the beaches in Florida in the last few days.  Noah soon directed his full …

It’s no secret that haircare products with natural ingredients are better for your overall health. Over the past few years, beauty makers and consumers alike have become more mindful of the harsh chemicals in products. The transition to clean beauty products has shifted the way that companies formulate products. That …