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New research reveals that fine particle air pollution from plants burning fossil fuels to make electricity was the cause of about 16,000 premature deaths in the United States during 2014. Share on PinterestNew research examines the impact of power plant emissions on the U.S. population. In addition, the researchers found …

Gabrielle Union will reportedly not be returning for the next season of America’s Got Talent, and it turns out the Being Mary Jane star actually did not leave on her own terms. TODAY initially confirmed the initial news of Union’s departure from the hit competition show, only mentioning that the actress will be busy …

Following reports that Gabrielle Union would not be returning to America’s Got Talent for its upcoming 15th season, the possible reasoning behind her axing from the show has been revealed. According to an exclusive report from LoveBScott.com, Union’s firing was a result of her speaking up about “problematic” situations …

Almost everyone on social media weighed in over T.I.’s assertion that he accompanies his 18-year-old daughter Deyjah Harris to to the gynecologist to ensure she’s still a virgin. It caused such an uproar that it figuratively forced the Atlanta rapper to publicly address his controversial comments. Appearing on Red Table …

The Noom diet is a personalized weight loss plan available through the phone app of the same name. The app’s creators claim that it helps people reach their personal weight goals. The Noom app provides its users with a personalized diet plan and access to a health coach. People can …

To say that Lil Rel Howery’s career has taken off is an understatement. It seems like he’s been everywhere giving memorable, scene-stealing performances. Returning back to stand-up roots, he recently released first special for HBO entitled “Live in Crenshaw.” Draped in a purple Champion sweatsuit, Howery gives his hilarious insight …

Instead of overindulging this Thanksgiving weekend—whether that means a food coma from the greens, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, you name it, or a debt hangover from the Black Friday discounts, deals, and doorbusters—one organization is encouraging black families to get fit together. In what has become an annual tradition, GirlTrek is …

Bill Cosby is speaking out in his first interview since being sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated incident assault … and he says he has ZERO remorse for his crimes, and he doesn’t plan on developing any anytime soon, even when he’s …

The holiday season is undoubtedly chaotic. Between the last minute shopping, battling fourth quarter madness at work, and attending event after an event, you’ll barely have time to put together outfits that encapsulate the holiday spirit. But there’s a workaround: wearing accessories that add a flair of festivity throughout the …

Microvascular ischemic disease describes conditions that affect the small blood vessels in the brain. These conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and dementia. Age and high blood pressure are among the main risk factors for microvascular ischemic disease. In this article, we provide more information on microvascular ischemic disease, including its …