Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease that attacks the respiratory system and causes uncontrollable coughing. According to the Centers
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, 211,731 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in 2009, and 40,676
Krokodil, Russian for “crocodile,” is a street drug used as a cheap substitute for heroin. The drug is referred to as “krokodil” because it causes
Los Angeles Laker superstar Kobe Bryant arrived in Dubai to kick off his health and fitness weekend to raise diabetes awareness. “I’m enjoying Dubai. It
What is the Detroit Recovery Project’s VIP Status Program? The Detroit Recovery Project [supports] VIP Know Your Status, which is a campaign to educate and
Toya Wright hits the “D” with Rolling Out On Thursday, Sep. 26, 2013, New York Times bestselling author and reality TV star Toya Wright and rolling out hit the
Xiaolian, 22, has made headlines around the world after doctor’s reconstructed a new nose on his forehead using the skin from his forehead. After the
Being very wealthy obviously doesn’t exempt one from the pressures of the world. Oprah Winfrey,59, confirmed the rumors that she suffered from symptoms of a
Many celebrities keeps their illnesses and ailments under lock and key, while others choose to share their battles with friends, family and fans in hope
A Saudi Arabian toddler became the youngest person in the world to have gastric bypass surgery back in 2010. At that time, the boy weighed
Of course, if you are marrying LeBron James, you have to look absolutely fabulous and flawless because the cameras are going to be everywhere. The
Mayor Dixon and her Council present the 3rd Annual GET FIT! Riverdale – 5K Health & Fitness Day. The fitness fundraiser is Saturday, Sept.21from 6:30am
Celebrity fitness trainer Jeanette Jenkins and singer Kelly Rowland are teaming up again to bring you another sexy abs home workout DVD. Sexy Abs Cardio
Kelly Rowland doesn’t play. The new “X-Factor” judge and former Destiny’s Child member, who has previously mentioned that her motivation to stay fit is to
Three more people died in Saudi Arabia this weekend from the MERS virus, bringing the total number of MERS virus deaths to 50 across the
After a long nine years, the threequal to Chronicles of Riddick opened in theaters this weekend. Expected to top the box office, Riddick has already passed
Certain foods are known to help keep the immune system boosted enough to fight off germs that may invade the body. Vitamin C and other
September is recognized as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is simple; to bring awareness to one of the most deadly diseases that plagues
It’s that time of year again. Flu season is about four weeks away. Beginning in September and ending in May, flu season typically brings about 20
At 78 years young, Edith Connor has earned the title as the Oldest Female Competitive Bodybuilder in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2012.
