CDC gives vaping-related lung illnesses a name
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late last week issued a new name for the vaping-related lung illness that…
Different minds: Temple Grandin on nurturing autistic workers
NEW YORK (Reuters) – During the past five decades, Temple Grandin’s visually indexed mind, a key feature of her autism,…
Pennsylvania police warn of Halloween candy laced with THC
Heads up, parents: Ahead of the spookiest day of the year, police in one Pennsylvania town are warning of THC-laced…
China reports new African swine fever outbreak in Guangxi region
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China detected African swine fever in pigs being transported to Guangxi region from outside provinces, the…
Does breast cancer awareness month trivialize the disease?
This October 1st, people began pinkifying their possessions, getting pink manicures in honor of breast cancer, attending awareness-raising benefits for…
Fewer emergency surgeries, more deaths in British hospitals vs U.S.
(Reuters Health) – When patients in England or the U.S. have abdominal emergencies like appendicitis or a ruptured aneurysm, half…
Stressed-out pregnant women may be less likely to have a baby of a certain sex, study finds
Knocking out pregnancy discomforts with food Pregnancy can come with discomforts like nausea, fluid retention, heartburn and constipation. Registered dietitian…
Mexican Senate set to pass bill to legalize marijuana in next few days
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s Senate will vote for a bill to fully legalize marijuana in the next few days,…
Girl, 4, bullied for birthmark on face hopes to have ‘lump’ removed; people ‘point and laugh,’ mom says
A 4-year-old girl in the U.K. with a hemangioma on her face hopes to soon have the growth removed as…
Parents in medical research labs missing out on government help with conference travel
(Reuters Health) – Few medical schools allow doctor-scientists with children to take advantage of a government program to help with…
Arizona teen in ICU with vape illness, mom feels like ‘total failure’
An Arizona mother said she had no idea that her 16-year-old daughter had been vaping for the last two years…
Three drug distributors in talks to settle opioid litigation for $18 billion – WSJ
(Reuters) – Three drug distributors are in talks with state and local governments to settle thousands of opioid lawsuits for…
Boy, 11, with terminal brain cancer asks for ‘patches and prayers’ from military, law enforcement, fire communities
The family of a young boy from New York who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare and terminal…
Weight-loss surgery tied to lower risk of birth defects
(Reuters Health) – Women with severe obesity who have gastric bypass surgery to lose weight before becoming pregnant may be…
Rare EEE virus kills 5th Michigan resident, officials say
A fifth person in Michigan has died of the rare but dangerous mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), state health officials…
Missouri appeals court overturns $110 million Johnson & Johnson talc verdict
FILE PHOTO: The Johnson & Johnson logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock…
Woman diagnosed with rare cancer after pain was allegedly dismissed as ‘hormones’
A 19-year-old woman who was allegedly told her heavy menstrual periods were due to “hormones” felt she was finally being…
Michigan judge blocks flavored vape ban as Juul faces wrongful death lawsuit
(Reuters) – A Michigan judge on Tuesday blocked the state’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes about two weeks after it took…
Mom feels like ‘Walking Dead’ extra after losing part of eye in freak accident, she says
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES BELOW A 45-year-old United Kingdom woman lost part of her right eye after perforating her cornea while…
Repeat concussions declining in U.S. high school sports
(Reuters Health) – While concussion rates remain higher among U.S. high school students playing football than among those playing other…
Photo of emotional nurse after ‘particularly hard day’ goes viral
A woman’s touching tribute to her labor and delivery nurse sister who came to her house after a particularly rough…
Lilly’s pancreatic cancer treatment fails late-stage study
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Lilly is seen on a wall of the Lilly France company unit, part of the…
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to North Carolina state fair kills 3rd person: officials
A third person has died following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Health…
Scientists find how deadly malaria parasite jumped from gorillas to humans
LONDON (Reuters) – Scientists who resurrected a 50,000-year-old gene sequence have analyzed it to figure out how the world’s deadliest…
Pediatric cancer community rattled by shortage of staple drug
A shortage of a cancer drug in the pediatric oncology community reportedly has doctors scrambling, as the sole producer left…
Bayer expects significant surge in number of U.S. glyphosate cases
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer expects the number of claims in the United States related to Roundup herbicide to have surged…
Ex-NBA Player Al Harrington Raises $16 Million in Funding for His Cannabis Business
Former NBA player Al Harrington’s career has gone up in smoke since he left the NBA. But, it’s due to…
Pros and Cons: Personal Loans with No Credit Check
Do you need quick cash? Loans can be extremely beneficial, especially if you have debt in various places. Reasons to…
Are Unsecured Loans Worth It? The Pros and Cons
CNBC reports that the average American has $38,000 in personal debt, not including home mortgages. Taking out loans can be…
Report: Russian Internet Trolls Targeted African American Voters More Than Any Other Group
The bipartisan U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has concluded that Russian trolls used the Internet—specifically Facebook—to influence African American voters during…
There are Only 4 Black CEOs at Fortune 500 Companies. Here’s How the ELC is Changing That
Addressing more than 2,000 high-powered executives and business leaders—including about 150 CEOs of the nation’s largest corporations at its annual…
Nation’s Largest Black Bank Launches Campaign to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
It’s been more than 150 years, but black Americans still remain chained by the legacy of slavery. One of the…
Andre Barnett: A Tax Attorney Passionate About Mentoring Others
BE Modern Man: Andre Barnett Tax attorney; 38; Tax Counsel, Senate Finance Committee During my career as a tax attorney,…
ColorComm is Helping Millennial Women in Communications Level Up in their Careers
The next generation of leaders is being called on in media and communications. Lauren Wesley Wilson, CEO of ColorComm, is…
Five Business Lessons For Young Professionals From The Nation’s Wealthiest African American, Robert F. Smith
When I attended a session during the 25th Annual Executive Leadership Council’s Mid-level Managers’ Symposium last week, I gained the…
Will Smith is Developing a “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Spinoff
“Now, this is a story all about how my life got flipped-turned upside down, and I’d like to take a…
Van Gogh Museum’s Next Director Will Be Mauritshuis Leader, in Major Move Atop Dutch Museum World -ARTnews
Emilie Gordenker. FRANK VAN DER BURG The next director of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam will be Emilie Gordenker,…
Morning Links from October 16, 2019 -ARTnews
The Van Gogh Museum. WILFRIED WIRTH/IMAGEBROKER/SHUTTERSTOCK To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast…
5 things to know about police shooting victim Atatiana Jefferson
Atatiana Jefferson is a Black woman from Fort Worth, Texas who was shot and killed in her bedroom as she…
Britney Spears changes her look: ‘Blondes do have more fun’
Oops… she did it again! After a five-week run as a brunette, Britney Spears has gone back to her signature…
Three North Carolina women charged with running an elderly fight club
From left: Marilyn Latish McKey, Tonacia Yvonne Tyson and Deshawn Jordan have been charged with assault for encouraging elderly-care patients…
Cuba Gooding Jr. compared to Joe Biden by his lawyer in alleged groping case
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s attorney tried to defend the actor from groping allegations Tuesday — by comparing the charges to complaints…
Atatiana Jefferson’s nephew said she picked up her gun to protect them
Atatiana Jefferson’s 8-year-old nephew told authorities that moments before she was shot and killed by former Fort Worth Texas police…
Lauren Daigle wins big at Dove Awards: ‘It’s overwhelming’
Lauren Daigle was the big winner Tuesday at the 50th annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, where she won artist…
Aaron Dean refused to talk to detectives after killing Atatiana Jefferson
At just 8-years-old, the life of Atatiana Jefferson’s nephew has been thrown into a whirlwind after he witnessed his aunt…
Carrie Underwood’s husband Mike Fisher praises her work ethic: ‘It’s amazing how she does it all’
Carrie Underwood is doing it all and husband Mike Fisher couldn’t be any more proud. The former NHL star took…
MeToo leader launches new hashtag to mobilize voters
In this Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, photo Tarana Burke, founder and leader of the #MeToo movement, poses for a portrait…
Miley Cyrus responds to critics of Cody Simpson, Liam Hemsworth and Kaitlynn Carter photo similarities
Miley Cyrus had a sarcastic response to criticism that she’s been using the same photo filter to show off her…
Singer Keke Wyatt announcing her tenth baby, first with new husband
Singer Keke Wyatt obviously loves the kids because the songstress is expecting her 10th baby! READ MORE: Keep It Classy:…
Matt Lauer had an affair with a ‘well-respected’ NBC star: report
NBC’s ‘Today’ show reacts to shocking new claims about Matt Lauer Matt Lauer’s former colleagues on NBC’s ‘Today’ show addressed…
Gina Rodriguez apologizes after posting video singing n-word
Is Gina Rodriguez ready or not to be cancelled after Black Twitter tore into the actress for spitting the n-word…
‘Long Island Medium’ star Theresa Caputo still ‘grieving’ after divorce
Theresa Caputo is still not over the end of her marriage to ex-husband, Larry Caputo. The “Long Island Medium” star…
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren stockpile millions more than 2020 rivals
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., right, participate…
When a Friend Is Diagnosed with Breast Cancer • EBONY
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be one of the most frightening times in her life.…
Black Men Assemble in D.C. for Million Man March • EBONY
It’s been 23 years since hundreds of thousands of African-American men from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for…
Atatiana Jefferson Could Have Been Any Of Us
When I first heard about the murder of Atatiana Jefferson, who was shot and killed right in front of her…
Michigan teen declared brain-dead after asthma attack, taken off life support
Despite impassioned objections from the boy’s family, 14-year-old Bobby Reyes has been declared brain-dead and a Michigan hospital discontinued life…
Master P Becomes Owner Of Professional Wrestling Company
Percy “Master P” Miller at Black Enterprise (Photo: Bryon Summers) Percy “Master P” Miller is making a serious run to…
Inspiration by Laurie Cooper – October Gallery
Price: $1,250 NOW $345Inspirationby Laurie CooperOriginal Pastel on PaperSize 22″ x 28″ Approx Laurie Cooper is artist born and based…
Mounting frustration inside White House over Hill depositions as refusals to comply with subpoenas increase
“I wouldn’t worry about it, fellas, I wouldn’t worry about it,” Trump joked alongside Stanley Cup champions the St. Louis…