Rapper, Prodigy Of Mobb Deep, Dead At 42
Rapper Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, who brought us ’90s hits like “Shook Ones, Part II”, “Quiet Storm” and more, has died. He was only 42. He suffered from health issues throughout…
Monica Recovers From 8-Hour Surgery: “Count It All Joy”
(Photo credit: BET.com) Singer Monica is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery for endometriosis–a disease she didn’t know she had until two weeks before the surgery. During surgery,…
Sickle Cell Disease In The Emergency Department: Confronting Barriers To Care
Constance Benson has experienced firsthand barriers to proper care in the ED as a patient with SCD. “You’re too pretty to have a disease,” declared the nurse in the emergency…
Meagan Good & Devon Franklin Celebrate 5 Years After ‘The Wait’
(Photo credit: DevonandMeagan Instagram) If you were to ask Hollywood couple, actress Meagan Good and Hollywood producer and minister, Devon Franklin, what it feels like to celebrate their fifth wedding…
The Unexpected Benefits Of Treating Cataracts
Cataracts. Oh, that sometimes dreaded word and diagnosis that often takes people by surprise. When I meet with patients to discuss their cataracts and treatment options, I’m often met with…
5 Summer Smoothies To Refresh, Refuel & Detox
Refresh and detox for the energy you need to enjoy the dog days of summer (not to mention, to keep that waistline in check). Here are five summer smoothies to…
Hold The Fries: French Fries Linked To Higher Risk Of Death
French fry lovers beware! Chowing down on fried potatoes has recently been linked to a higher risk of death, researchers say. According to a new study published in the American…
How To Check Your Blood Pressure At Home
Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. You can use one of two…
Gifts For The Fit Dad
Father’s Day and celebrating the men we love really needs to be year round. While a gift card or even a trendy tie may sound like a good look, take…
American Heart Association Advisory: Coconut Oil Is RAISING Your “Bad” Cholesterol
Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat in the diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk as much as cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, according to an American Heart Association advisory issued Thursday. “This important…