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Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide for African Americans
Some medical experts believe all men should be offered regular screening tests for prostate cancer. Other medical experts do not. Designed specifically for African American men to help them understand... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Stress Relief for the African-American Caregiver 
Taking good care of your family also means taking care of yourself and getting some help. This publication discusses stress relief for the African-American caregiver. A stress checklist is provided al... Details >
Ten signs every African-American Should Know (Alzheimer’s Disease)
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a disorder that results in the loss of brain cells. Because African-Americans are more likely to have vascular disease (disorders affecting the... Details >
What is Bipolar Disorder? A Guide to Hope and Recovery for African Americans
Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a serious medical condition that causes extremes in a person’s mood and behavior. Though it affects people of every race, many African Americans with... Details >
Melanoma in African Americans
With the incidence of skin cancer on the rise, it has never been more important for the public to practice the prevention and detection steps that are key to avoiding melanoma, the most deadly form of... Details >