Lincoln Ware takes on mens health issues today on The Lincoln Ware Show with special guest Dr. Bill Barrett, a health specialist from the University of Cincinnati. Together, Lincoln Ware and Dr. Barrett discussed the importance of having a prostate examination for middle-aged men. Dr. Barrett also gave details of the upcoming free screenings coming […]

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Lincoln Ware reported on the major bed bug epidemic that’s not only affecting the country, but right here in our own Tri-State area. Cincinnati is unfortunately the epicenter of the bed bug outbreak in the United States, but what are we doing to end it or control it? New updates on the health risks of […]

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Etta James had to be rushed to the hospital last night due to an “extremely low” white blood cell count. Her manager tells TMZ.com that “the singer’s doctor was checking her white blood cell levels and discovered they were extremely low.” Etta was treated for Sepsis “a condition in which the body is fighting a […]

In a recent interview with Gayle King, Tracy Pollan sat town to describe what it was like to be strong for her husband Michael J. Fox as they both coped with his public battle with Parkinson’s Disease. MORE FROM THE GAYLE KING SHOW: Tamar Braxton Talks Ambition & Solo Career Betty White Discusses Love & […]

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Check out the high energy moments from the 4th Annual Do Right Stomp Fest held this week at the 2011 Health Expo at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The annual event set to help keep kids active in the community, in our churches, in our schools and everywhere possible was hosted by our sister station […]

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Yoga instructor, Faith Hunter has been called “Spiritually Fly & Hip” because of her dynamic transformational spirit and soulful modern approach to the practice of yoga.  Join her at the upcoming Yoga Journal Conference taking place in New York City, May 12th – 16th. Join The NYC Yoga Journal Conference Black Yoga Instructors You Should […]

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A recent study shows that when suffering from stroke- like symptoms, African Americans are more likely to call a friend instead of 911. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington D.C. interviewed 100 acute stroke patients or those who accompanied them to the hospital and found that 75 percent said they called someone else […]

R&B singer/songwriter Toni Braxton has made quite a mark on the world of entertainment. Just when you thought she was ready to take another break, the legendary performer is back in action even in the midst of making headlines for all the wrong reason unrelated to her professional music career. Battling a life-threatening illness, raising […]

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New York — Some health officials would like to lift a ban on H.I.V infected organ donors.  The law which was enacted in 1988 prevents doctors from transplanting organs from H.I.V positive patients to other patients who are already infected. RELATED: 3 Ways Your Clothes Can Make You Sick

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You might be sitting in front of your computer right now reading this and craving an afternoon snack. Potato chips, a Snickers bar, ice cream or a slice of homemade lemon pound cake from yesterday’s Sunday dinner actually sounds pretty good? Hold that thought before you start salivating on your keyboard and mouse pad. What […]

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Super-skinny supermodel Chanel Iman is trying to gain weight. And so far, she’s succeeded, adding 13 pounds to her 5’9 frame. Top 15 Black Supermodels Of All Time 30 More Black Women You Should Know While promoting Victoria Secret’s new bra “The Incredible,” Chanel Iman told Us Weekly, “I eat to gain. I’m a big […]

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Serena Williams has finally released a statement about her emergency operation for a hematoma on Monday. The tennis star called the pulmonary embolism “scary,” according to People. “Thank you everyone for all of your prayers, concerns, and support. This has been extremely hard, scary, and disappointing. I am doing better, I’m at home now and […]