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oliviaemily Los Angeles, California
I am a software engineer; my native place is Los Angeles, California. I have completed schooling... More
Paul L. Los Angeles, California
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Mitzi B. Dunwoody, Georgia
26-Jamaican-American christain. A recoving worka-holic trying to be more active. I found a love... More
Creinmonker California
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Tracy M. California
I am a native South African who has lived in the US for 28 years.  I was bitten by a tick in... More

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Gives Grant To WellPoint Relative to Hispanic and African American Americans Controlling Their D by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven gaps in diabetes and improve the lives of our Hispanic and African American members," said Well... to the cultures of African American and Hispanic members. The California and Georgia pilots focused...
African American Vegan Celebrities [video] by Missy .. Patient Expert May 28 African American Vegan Celebrities [video] Missy on May 28th, 2008 I had someone recently come to my blog looking for african american vegan celebrities. I didn’t have this information covered...
Best African American Natural Hair Care Products by Methods of Healing Patient ExpertComplimentary & Alternative Medicine While there many products available for taking care of African American hair, consumers are less informed about natural options. The hair of African Americans and anyone of Africa descent is different...
BMI Not Accurate in African American Women ? by Heartstrong Registered NurseFacebook .   The study found that African American women may not always be overweight when their BMI is elevated.   The researchers suggest that African American women may not be overweight until their BMI is greater than 32...
African Americans Show Less Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Women Need More Aggressive Afib Treatment — Findings from HRS by Mellanie H. Patient Expert atrial fibrillation management and outcomes featured the following research findings: African Americans Have Less Risk Than Caucasians of Atrial Fibrillation After Bypass Surgery Blacks Have Lower...
New Exhibition Highlights African Americans in Civil War Medicine by nih.gov published recollection of an African American nurse during the Civil War. Taylor's is one of the little...: African Americans in Civil War Medicine. "This exhibition opens the door to this rarely studied part...
Arthritis Impact on African-Americans and Hispanics by MedNews Patient Expert Arthritis causes more pain and limitations for African-Americans and Hispanics than for whites, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. African-Americans...
Does Ethnic Rhinoplasty- African American rhinoplasty, Hispanic rhinoplasty, Asian rhinoplasty- cost more? by Dr. Jason Litner, Dr. Peyman Solieman Medical Doctor Plastic surgery today has become widely accessible and more socially acceptable. The result has been a much wider public understanding and acceptance of plastic surgery across the spectrum, including the various ethnic popul
14 Year Old African American Male With Autism Missing in N. Hollywood, CA by Kim S. Patient Expert From ContraCostaTimes: NORTH HOLLYWOOD — Police asked the public to be on the lookout for a 14-year-old autistic boy who left his North Hollywood home early this morning. Yannick Atangana was last seen
Better End-of-Life Care for African-Americans by Thaddeus Pope Doctor of Philosophy Curriculum for the Care of African-Americans at Life's End,a program developed at Duke University to promote better end-of-life care for African-Americans. Blacks are more likely than whites to seek aggressive...

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Pennsylvania: "Who Me?" Taking Stage to Raise HIV Awareness
African Americans in Southwestern Pennsylvania only represent 7 percent of the population, yet comprise 39 percent of those living with HIV/AIDS, notes the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force. That high HIV... and care," including African-American men who have sex with men, he noted. "Who Me?" also encourages...crap

Majority of African Americans Say United States Is "Losing Ground" in Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Survey Shows
Fifty-six percent of African Americans say that the United States is "losing ground" in the fight...,902 respondents age 18 and older. The survey included an oversample of African-American and Latino respondents... health problem" in the United States behind cancer. However, 43% of African Americans, 31% of Latinos...crap

African-Americans: Risk Factors for Heart Disease - Part 1
As we discussed in last weeks post, “Why African-Americans Are At Greater Risk of Cardiovascular Disease,” heart disease is the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.—but this is even more evident in the African-American community.     There are certain factors...crap

Blood after Fingering
Three months ago, I had a sexual encounter with an african american female friend of mine. I am a caucasian male, we both are in our early thirties. We both performed mutual masterbation on each other. At no point was my penis ever inside her Vagina, maybe a brief rubbing on the outside of her Vagina...crap

Philadelphia Clergy Preach, Teach and Test to End AIDS
With African Americans accounting for 64 percent of Philadelphia's HIV infections, clergy... member Monica Lewis-Wilborn agrees: "It's important that we speak out because AIDS is impacting African Americans at a rate higher than any other demographic. Sometimes you need to be given a little jolt...crap

It's Not as Easy as I Thought--Dating and Disclosure
Recently, I've been plagued by a decision. I am a single African American woman. I have shed a few pounds in the past year (while healthy) and I feel better about myself, but I am plagued about my situation. Single I am single. I am fine as wine in the summer time, but I have always felt this way...crap

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Hi, I am a female African American who is 20 years old and trying to find out how much I am suppose to weight. I am 4,11 with a medium body frame and I currently weight 136. Crjohnsoncrap

Models Sought to Link HIV/STD Services for African-Americans
African-American communities build coalitions that link networks of HIV and STD services. Progress... barriers" faced by African-Americans. Recognizing that health departments have not adequately dealt with HIV in African-Americans, the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD...crap

even when satisfied i am ready again and again all day, everyday..what is going on with me?
I am a 34 year old african american female. I have a copper IUD but, i was told it doesnt contain hormones or estrogen. I am wondering what brought on this change...my sex drive has increased tremendously. This is an all day, every day thing! even when satisfied i still am hot..horny...Please help. QTcrap