By Dana M. Peck, AFRO Digital Solutions Director This Presidents Day, the AFRO reflects on the legacy left behind by President Jimmy Carter. Known for his humanitarian efforts, Carter touched countless lives– including some right here at the AFRO. Dana M. Peck, Health Programs Senior Business Manager, 1997-2003; Consultant, 2008-2020 In 1985, my mom bought […]
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Surgeon General warns alcohol increases cancer risk, urges new warning labels
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer, and is calling for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.
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Breaking the silence: Raising awareness on suicide prevention
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world, with more than 49,000 people dying by suicide in 2022, and September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness and share vital resources.
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Commentary: New study shows 1.8 billion adults are ‘physically inactive’
A recent study by the World Health Organization found that nearly one third of the world’s adult population is physically inactive, with the proportion of adults not meeting recommended levels of physical activity projected to rise to 35 percent by 2030.
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Black women speak on motherhood during Black Maternal Health Week
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, and awareness, a bias-free birthing team, close monitoring and community support can prevent them from becoming a statistic.
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Congressman Glenn Ivey promotes healthier food choices, celebrates anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md) led a three-venue healthcare tour on March 23 to bring attention to the Day of Action and the anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010. Along with First Lady Shawna Watley of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church, and healthcare advocates, Ivey’s first […]