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Therapy can Help Treat Lung Cancer Patients, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 26, 2014 10:16 AM ESTA new FDA-approved drug was effective in treating lung cancer for older and African American patients, a new study reported.
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African-American Moms less likely to get Breastfeeding Advice
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 30, 2014 09:40 AM EDTIn a new study, researchers examined the kind of help mothers get from a maternity ward and discovered that women who gave birth in communities that were made up of mostly African-Americans were less likely to get breastfeeding support in comparison to other communities.
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More Minorities Die From Skin Cancer For Being Less Aware
By Christine Hsu | Mar 24, 2014 04:34 PM EDTMinorities need to be educated about their risk of developing skin cancer. New research reveals that more awareness about skin cancer is needed for minorities, as they tend to believe that they are at a lower risk of developing it.
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Food Allergy In Black Children Doubles In Last Quarter Century
By Christine Hsu | Mar 03, 2014 07:23 PM ESTFood allergies have nearly doubled among black children over the last 23 years, according to a new study.
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Blacks Are Happier Employees, Study Reveals
By Christine Hsu | Dec 05, 2013 10:36 AM ESTBlacks are happier employees, a new study suggests.
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Researchers Find Gene Responsible for Kidney Disease Progression in African-Americans
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 09, 2013 10:51 AM ESTResearchers found a gene variant common in African-Americans that appears to be responsible for speeding up the progression of chronic kidney disease.
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Study Finds Poor Sleep Leads to More Health Problems for African Americans
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 09, 2013 03:59 PM EDTResearchers found that African American workers are more likely to sleep less than white American workers are.
