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Ugo Iroku, M.D., is a top-rated gastroenterologist and public health expert on a mission to improve health literacy among African Americans and make medical information more accessible and easier to comprehend. He attended Harvard Medical School before completing his internal medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University. He then completed his gastroenterology and liver…

Dr. Jeffrey Hines is the lead gynecologic oncologist with WellStar Health System in Atlanta as well as the medical director for diversity, inclusion and health equity. We spoke with Hines on our HealthIQ broadcast along with Dr. Chirag Patel, the assistant vice president for population health and clinical integration at WellStar. Both broke down some…

Dr. Dona Kim Murphey is a neuroscientist and neurologist, community organizer, and historian of science. She is the director of scientific affairs at CortiCare, an EEG diagnostics company and the director of medical initiatives for Project Lifeline. Murphey, who was clinically suspected of having COVID-19 but later tested negative, works to mitigate the harm of…

Although there are a slew of sad stories due to COVID-19, one inspiring story has come from Albany, Georgia. A patient at the Phoebe Putney Health Systems made medical history in Georgia by becoming the oldest person to survive COVID-19 in the state, according to WKRC. Maude Burke, 99, battled the novel virus for 17…

Tiny Harris recently shared her thoughts about Bill Cosby, 82, and his desires for an early release from prison. On the latest episode of “The Tiny Jo Show” podcast, Harris and her co-host, Shekinah Anderson, discussed the former sitcom star. “No disrespect to the women that were involved, I just feel like Bill [Cosby] is…

Dr. Devra Davis has decades of experience as an epidemiologist and a toxicologist. During President Clinton’s administration, she served on the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. Davis, who specializes in patterns of health in humans, animals and the environment, recently shared her thoughts on the coronavirus and steps that can be taken moving forward.…

Dr. Arabia Mollette is an emergency medicine physician at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to her health care efforts, Mollette hosts The Visit with Dr. Arabia Mollette podcast. Mollette currently is working to help treat patients who have been affected by the COVID-19 virus and to help inform the…

Tashonna Ward, 25, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, allegedly died after seeking medical care, and her family is seeking answers. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, USA Today reported that members of Ward’s family were looking to meet with officials from Froedtert Hospital to discuss Ward’s untimely death. On Jan. 2, Ward began experiencing chest pain and trouble…

Dr. Natalie Hernandez is determined to bring awareness to a number of public health issues in an effort to educate people in her community. Rolling out spoke with Hernandez about how her educational and life experiences have helped her become the woman she is today and how she uses those experiences to move the community forward. As…

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A well-known German plastic surgeon has been jailed after being found guilty in the death of his girlfriend. Dr. Andreas David Niederbichler, 43, was recently sentenced to nine years in prison in the overdose death of his lover, who died in February 2018. Niederbichler had met a woman, identified only as Yvonne M. by the…

When most people think of a successful Black man they envision a man in the spotlight such as an athlete like LeBron James or an entertainer such as Jay-Z. America’s perception of Black men oftentimes does not include the successful, responsible man who supports his community, loves his family and respects the women in his…

Actor Jocko Sims from TNT’s “The Last Ship” and the new FOX drama “New Amsterdam” stopped by REMIXX with Romeo International to talk about the new show and transitioning into the role of a doctor.

Tune in to Dr. Katherine Igah-Phillips who gives advice on holistic health treatments.

Ted Ingram, RD. who ran one of the first vegetarian restaurants in Chicago is a top nutritional consultant for the Block Center in Chicago, a top international integrative cancer care clinic. Ted works with a host of health issues and custom nutritional concepts. As restaurateur/event planner Ted attracted the Who’s Who of Chicago from Oprah Winfrey,…

Nicki Minaj has canceled her appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on “doctor’s orders.” The 35-year-old rapper — who’s set to release a new album next month titled Queen — was scheduled to make an appearance on the daytime talk show but was advised to pull out for medical reasons. And the last-minute change means…

The deadline to register for coverage under the Affordable Care Act is Dec. 15. With a new presidential administration set to take over in 2017, millions of people across the nation are wondering about the future of health care in America. During a recent press call, members of the Department of Health and Human Services…

Health is always a big issue within all communities of color. Since many of us are either relying on advice from untrained professionals or checking Google to self-diagnose our health related problems, I decided to sit down and speak with a doctor who has the experience needed to provide guidance without making the actual trip to a doctor’s office.…

August Alsina appears to still be ailing, even a month after his onstage collapse at Irving Plaza in New York City.

The flesh-eating bacteria, Aeromonas hydrophila, that nearly killed Aimee Copeland and caused her to undergo several amputations has been contracted by another man. Bobby Vaughn, 33, of Cartersville, Ga. became the third person within a month to contract the infection after getting a small cut near his groin area while doing yard work. Vaughn began…