The gap also has to do with African-American kids watching more "youth-targeted" networks.

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President Obama made history on Friday by becoming the first U.S. sitting president to visit the Hiroshima bomb site in Japan. The city was destroyed 71 years ago by the world’s first atomic bomb, dropped by American forces. Prior to his arrival, a large crowd gathered by the memorial site. President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister […]

Maria Alexandra Bella, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. is founder and registered dietitian at Top Balance Nutrition, a private practice with offices in New York City and…

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Almost a year ago, President Obama announced that his administration would embark on an ambitious initiative he called “My Brother’s Keeper.” The intention was to get…

Opting for grilled chicken or seafood this summer may save a woman’s life. According to the result of a 20-year study, women who ate the…

Who doesn’t want pretty skin??? Let’s “face” it: Warmer weather puts the health of your skin on display. And with the right health habits, including…

According to the CDC, vitamins are defined as “any of a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth, development and nutrition and…

Millions of Americans, including middle-aged and older Americans, have a very protein-rich diet. But now, new studies have found something very interesting – while this…

First Lady Michelle Obama keeps a pretty busy schedule as First Lady, probably doing more before sunrise than most of us do in a whole…

Be honest with yourself. Are you your ideal weight? Do you have that summer body you desire? Did you make a  new years resolutions promising to eat healthier and lose, or gain weight? If you answered yes, congratulations! If you answered no, there is still time to get with the program. With Spring just around […]

At some point in your life you’ve probably heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Although a cute and catchy phrase, I can not vouch for this infamous health claim. But what I will do is give you 8 ways to maintain a clean bill of health – which essentially has […]

At some point in your life you’ve probably heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Although a cute and catchy phrase,…