“My home was not simply a house or a town but, more importantly, an awakening story,” Chinua Achebe writes in his memoir Home and Exile. For Achebe, this realization was part of what motivated his work: He saw that Africa’s image in the eyes of the world had been shaped …
Read More »A recent study has identified an association between consuming two soft drinks per day and an increased risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women. Because the study authors cannot prove causation, however, they call for more research. Share on PinterestDoes soda impact bone health? A recent study adds to the …
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The highly anticipated film Queen & Slim, directed by Melina Matsoukas and written by Lena Waithe, is gearing up for its theatrical release. The movie’s leading actors, Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, spoke with BET.com about the project and Turner-Smith’s description of the movie left us spellbound. When asked to …
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The 19-year-old University of Illinois at Chicago student who was found dead in her car in a parking garage was killed by an angry man whose catcalls she’d ignored. 26-year-old Donald Thurman has been charged with the murder of Ruth George, whose body was found Saturday morning (Nov. 23) …
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Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker Jr. was mic’d up during the team’s game on November 3rd. Video of Baker looking for his mom during the game, a win over the Jets, has gone viral. According to the Sun-Sentinel, Baker left a ticket for his mother, Theodora, at Hard Rock Stadium. But …
Read More »Thanksgiving is one of America’s most beloved holidays. It’s a time to express gratitude toward family and friends and be thankful for the good things in life. Share on PinterestStudies have shown that gratitude can reduce feelings of stress. Earlier this year, the editorial team here at Medical News Today …
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Wendy Williams is addressing a recent report that claimed she and recent talk show guest Robyn Crawford are romantically involved. During Tuesday morning’s episode of her show, Williams — who gives her viewers daily updates on her new life as a single woman — responded to Radar Online‘s story which …
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A dispute between a mother and daughter on Thanksgiving has left a North Carolina family heartbroken. 56-year-old Elvira Elizabeth Alexander was arrested on Nov. 28 for the murder of her 37-year-old daughter Chante Lavarche Alexander. While there are very little details about the crime, here’s what we know so …
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Brooklyn Tea (Image: brooklyntea.com) Tea is significant in world history, health, culture and spirituality. For billions of people all around the globe, tea is an aspect of daily life. Brooklyn Tea wants to be a part of that. Brooklyn Tea seeks to create an authentic and accessible escape for …
Read More »Flavonoids are compounds that are naturally present in fruit and vegetables. Scientists have known for 20 years that they can help prevent colorectal cancer but have not fully understood the underlying biology. Share on PinterestNew research reveals the mechanisms through which fruit and vegetable compounds can prevent colon cancer. Now, …
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