SistersInHealth.com was founded by Dr. Marjorie Binette, a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who launched the site because she wanted to bridge the gap in healthcare delivery to black women who in some instances disproportionally experience higher rates of illness, death and have less access to healthcare.
Celebrity, singer, talk-show host and recent contestant on the ABC television series, Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), Tamar Braxton announced that she has blood clots in her lungs. As a result, she was forced to leave DWTS. In addition, she cancelled her tour performances. I am always grateful when celebrities share their medical history with their fans. It’s…
On October 26, 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that red and processed meats can increase your risk for colorectal cancer. The WHO pulled together 22 international experts to review over 800 studies to assess the link between cancer and the consumption of red and processed meats. After reviewing the data the, WHO concluded that…
With the recent closure of 43 Chipolte restaurant chains in the Pacific Northwest due to an E. coli outbreak, food-borne illnesses have been in the news. Food-borne infections pose a real hazard and safety concern. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC) 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized,…
Despite being homeless and jobless, James Moss a single father of a 1-year old boy perseveres through adversity. He shows us how strength can be gained through the power of love, hope, faith and prayer. James’ story went viral when a complete stranger named Leon Logothetis approached him on the streets of Denver. Logothetis a…
It always seems that there is never enough time during the day to get all of our responsibilities completed. Between work, family and home the day seems to slip away rather quickly. Despite our busy schedules, it is imperative that we make time to exercise. We have no problems scheduling and making time for the…
Life is challenging. You may be going through a difficult time. And difficult times may get even more difficult. The possible seems impossible. Once you believe that the difficulty in your life is insurmountable you have a tendency of giving up. But have hope. If you give up and give in, you may miss out…
This past week, food-borne infection has made the news. Due to possible E. coli contamination, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef. According to the USDA, All American Meats of Omaha (a Nebraska-based meat company) shipped products to retailers across the country. The recall includes 60…
The Move It Monday series is a platform to provide you with workout tips and to motivate you to become physically active. This week I have decided to turn the tables. Ask yourself the following, “what can I do to get healthy.” This will require you to take an inventory of your habits. Take an…
We know that smoking increases the risk for many types of cancer, including cancers of the lung, bladder, kidneys and pancreas. The link between smoking and breast cancer has not yet been well defined. The medical study discussed in this news piece suggests that women who smoke and have breast cancer are 3X more likely…
Halloween is a great time for kids and adults alike to dress up in festive costumes, to go trick-or-treating and have fun. Unfortunately, each year Halloween is marred by injuries. Pedestrian accidents, fires and food poisonings are not uncommon dangers associated with this holiday. Each year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds us that…